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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Gabriel Viloria, a native of Manhattan, New York, 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.
Viloria, a 2012 graduate of Chelsea High School, New York City, is assigned to the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard office as a ceremonial guardsman. He is responsible for performing ceremonial firing party duties and rendering military honors.
Viloria is an active-duty member of the U.S. Air Force and has served for two years.
“Being a part of this peaceful transition of power is both a personal achievement and a meaningful way to contribute to the legacy of the United States of America,” said Viloria. “It is truly an honor to serve my country and represent all of our people as well as those who served before me.”
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 Gabriel Viloria 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 10:58 |
| Story ID: | 488274 |
| Location: | FORT LESLEY J. MCNAIR, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, US |
| Hometown: | MANHATTAN, NEW YORK, US |
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