U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class, Ron Carter, presents a folded U.S. flag to the wife of Solon Merritt in honor of her and her husband's service during a joint funeral service held Aug. 22, 2012 at the Alabama National Cemetary near Birmingham Ala. Airmen from the Maxwell Air Force Base Honor Guard joined the seaman to offer respects during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Michael Voss)