A letter signed by Secretary of the Air Force James G. Roche and CHIEF of STAFF of the Air Force GEN. John P. Jumper accompanies each Air Force Spouse Pin. The pin sports a blue star cradled in the Air Force symbol. The pin is a contemporary adaptation of a wartime tradition dating back to World War I where families hung service flags in their windows displaying a blue star for each family member serving in the armed forces. A Pentagon ceremony hosted by Undersecretary of the Air Force Peter B. Teets launched the Spouse Pin program which is designed to recognize and thank those who support the efforts of Airmen stationed around the world, Nov. 8, 2004. (USAF PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Jim...

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[Complete] Scene Caption: A letter signed by Secretary of the Air Force James G. Roche and CHIEF of STAFF of the Air Force GEN. John P. Jumper accompanies each Air Force Spouse Pin. The pin sports a blue star cradled in the Air Force symbol. The pin is a contemporary adaptation of a wartime tradition dating back to World War I where families hung service flags in their windows displaying a blue star for each family member serving in the armed forces. A Pentagon ceremony hosted by Undersecretary of the Air Force Peter B. Teets launched the Spouse Pin program which is designed to recognize and thank those who support the efforts of Airmen stationed around the world, Nov. 8, 2004. (USAF PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Jim Varhegyi) (Released)

Base: Pentagon

State: District Of Columbia (DC)

Country: United States Of America (USA)

Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Jim Varhegyi, USAF

Release Status: Released to Public
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