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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Austin Fredrickson, from Patterson, California, is a member of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard, will join the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region in their support of the 60th Presidential Inauguration on Jan. 20. 2025.
The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard, based at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C., will play a distinguished role in the 60th Presidential Inauguration, showcasing its precision and dedication to ceremonial excellence. The honor guard will join JTF-NCR, a task force comprised of service members from all branches of the armed forces, including Reserve and National Guard components. The Honor Guard’s participation highlights the military’s long standing role in supporting presidential inaugurations.
Fredrickson, a 2023 graduate of Patterson High School in Patterson, California, is assigned to the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard as a ceremonial guardsman. He is responsible for marching in the parade during the 60th Presidential Inauguration.
Fredrickson is an active-duty member of the United States Air Force and has served for one year.
“Being in the presidential inauguration means a lot to me because I've had family members serve in the past,” said Fredrickson. “But I’m the first one to be part of the Air Force Honor Guard and the first one to be part of the presidential inauguration.”
The Honor Guard’s involvement is the result of months of rigorous preparation. Members undergo extensive training to ensure that every movement, from drill sequences to the presentation of the colors, is executed with precision. This dedication reflects their mission to inspire pride and confidence in the Air Force while honoring the nation’s leaders and traditions.
JTF-NCR is the joint service command charged with planning, coordinating, and providing U.S. military support for presidential inaugurations. Approximately 5,000 service members from every branch, including active and reserve components, will provide ceremonial and operational support during the upcoming inauguration. Military support has been integral to presidential inaugurations since 1789, when a military escort and full ceremonial procession escorted the newly elected president to his swearing-in.
The armed forces' participation in this tradition demonstrates their support for the nation’s newly elected commander in chief, reaffirms civilian control of the military, and underscores the peaceful transition of power, a cornerstone of American democracy.
EDITOR’S NOTE: For an interview with Airman 1st Class Austin Fredrickson or members assigned to the JTF-NCR, please contact the JTF-NCR Public Affairs Media Relations at usarmy.mcnair.mdw.mbx.mediadesk-omb@army.mil.
Visit www.inauguralsupport.mdw.army.mil for more information. Be sure to follow https://www.facebook.com/jointtaskforceNCR/ for behind-the-scenes military preparation leading up the inauguration of the 47th President of the United States of America
| Date Taken: | 12.12.2024 |
| Date Posted: | 12.31.2024 11:16 |
| Story ID: | 488267 |
| Location: | FORT LESLEY J. MCNAIR, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, US |
| Hometown: | PATTERSON, CALIFORNIA, US |
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