World War II veteran Harry J. Thomas, right, who served as a Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class in 1945, stands with Air Force Brig. Gen. Brett T. Williams, the 18th Wing Commander, during the singing of the national anthem at a Veterans Day ceremony at the 18th Wing headquarters at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Nov. 11, 2012.

Thomas was the guest speaker for the ceremony.

U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Ryan C. Delcore