Brig. Gen. (Ret) James McCarthy and Maj. Gen. (Ret) Thomas Rew, both Linebacker II veterans, place their hands over their hearts during the playing of “Taps” on Barksdale Air force Base, La., Dec. 8. McCarthy and Rew assisted the base honor guard with presenting a wreath to commemorate Operation Linebacker II. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Joseph A. Pagán Jr.)