Gone but never forgotten: OSI constructs memorial for deceased

Two portraits of fallen Air Force Office of Special Investigations Airmen lay on the floor during the 25th Expeditionary Field Investigation Squadron’s fallen heroes dedication ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 10, 2016. The 25th EFIS held the ceremony to commemorate AFOSI agents who lost their lives in the line of duty. Veteran’s Day is a celebration to honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice, even if it means their lives. According to a recent Congressional Research Service report, more than 6,500 U.S. service members have lost their lives in post-9/11 conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lane T. Plummer)

Airmen pray during the 25th Expeditionary Field Investigation Squadron’s fallen heroes dedication ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 10, 2016. Airmen gathered to honor Air Force Office of Special Investigation agents who have fallen during the line of duty. Veteran’s Day is a celebration to honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice, even if it means their lives. According to a recent Congressional Research Service report, more than 6,500 U.S. service members have lost their lives in post-9/11 conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lane T. Plummer)

Special Agent Bradley Allen, 25th Expeditionary Field Investigation Squadron agent, hangs the portrait of a deceased Air Force Office of Special Investigations portrait during the 25th Expeditionary Field Investigation Squadron’s fallen heroes dedication memorial at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 10, 2016. The portraits contained biographies of the servicemember that told their story and the legacy they left behind. Veteran’s Day is a celebration to honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice, even if it means their lives. According to a recent Congressional Research Service report, more than 6,500 U.S. service members have lost their lives in post-9/11 conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lane T. Plummer)

An attendee of the 25th Expeditionary Field Investigation Squadron’s fallen heroes dedication memorial listens as the host reads names of those who lost their lives in the line of duty at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 10, 2016. Veteran’s Day is a celebration to honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice, even if it means their lives. According to a recent Congressional Research Service report, more than 6,500 U.S. servicemembers have lost their lives in post-9/11 conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lane T. Plummer)

Chief Master Sgt. Roelma Wood, 4th Air Force Installation, Mission Support Center security forces major command functional manager, observes the portrait of a deceased Office of Special Investigations agent during the 25th Expeditionary Field Investigation Squadron’s fallen heroes dedication ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 10, 2016. Airmen gathered to honor Air Force OSI agents who have fallen during the line of duty. Veteran’s Day is a celebration to honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice, even if it means their lives. According to a recent Congressional Research Service report, more 6,500 U.S. servicemembers have lost their lives in post-9/11 conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lane T. Plummer)

Portraits of fallen Office of Special Investigations Airmen hang from the walls of the 25th Expeditionary Field Investigation Squadron’s detachment at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 10, 2016. The 25th EFIS constructed a “Hall of Heroes,” dedicated to remembering OSI agents who lost their lives in the line of duty. Veteran’s Day is a celebration to honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice, even if it means their lives. According to a recent Congressional Research Service report, more than 6,500 U.S. servicemembers have lost their lives in post-9/11 conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lane T. Plummer)