Before     the     ceremony     everyone gathered   in   the   confrence   room   to introduce   each   other   and   to   have   a meal    together.        Stories    were    told and    pictures    from    the    past    were passed    around.        The    Air    Force Honor    Guard    disbursed    and    sat with   veterans   at   their   tables   during the   meal.      It   was   a   good   time   and   a     great meal.