Participants wearied Wednesday preparing for the official closing of the Junior ROTC Summer Leadership Program at Keesler Air Force Base.

Participants wearied Wednesday preparing for the official closing of the Junior ROTC Summer Leadership Program at Keesler Air Force Base.

The retreat pomp is a solemn affair. It signifies the obstruct of the day on military bases, and it is a way to pay homage and point out to respect to the flag.

The Air Force Junior ROTC practiced the retreat, which is a precision drill. Anyone upon base who can see or hear the solemnity is to stop and salute the flag during the national anthem.

The retreat practice was for the benefit of the leaders.

Today, all cadets will rehearse for a formal retreat solemnity on Friday, when everyone will participate in accurate dress uniforms.

Seventy-two female and 53 male cadets participated during the six-day leadership program. in the greatest degree of them began their training during the academy year. This program reinforces what they already know, and fine whetstones their skills. Those new