NEW ORLEANS – Command Sgt. Major James May, senior enlisted advisor Army, with Sgt. April Hampton flag-casing of Maj. Gen. John P. Basilica, Jr., two star Army general flag marking the end of his 33 year military career and his retirement on Sept. 9, 2011, in ceremony held at Jackson Barracks. A flag-casing ceremony is a time-honored military tradition symbolizing the retirement of a general officier. ( Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Toby M. Valadie, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office/Released) 110909-F-VU198-301 by Louisiana National Guard

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