Story by Senior Airman Paige Weldon | 22nd Air Refueling Wing | 02.11.2025
I stood sharp, crisp and motionless as family members, friends and wingmen mourned around me. I disconnected from myself and all feelings I typically reserved for funerals. I am no longer Senior Airman Paige Weldon, here, I am a body, playing a role, putting on a show. When the time was right, I followed the commands without a second thought of the sorrow surrounding me. I am a ceremonial......
Story by Yasuo Osakabe | 374th Airlift Wing | 03.28.2024
The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard held a basic Protocol, Honors and Ceremonies course March 18-28 to help the base honor guard during multiple member sequence training at Yokota....
Story by Senior Airman Sarah Post | 90th Missile Wing | 10.25.2023
The 90th Missile Wing Base Honor Guard honored a Vietnam War veteran in a ceremony with a family American Flag.
Story by Airman 1st Class Imani West | 52nd Fighter Wing | 11.01.2022
As one of the U.S. Air Force’s oldest organizations, the honor guard works to ensure the Air Force’s image, heritage and mission are honored, promoted and protected....
Story by Staff Sgt. Tyrell Hall | 17th Training Wing | 10.15.2021
The Goodfellow AFB Honor Guard graduated it’s newest batch of guardsman. 16 Airmen underwent two weeks of rigorous training to become ceremonial guardsmen Oct. 15. These members are dedicated to representing the United States Air Force at public events, official ceremonies and rendering proper military honors to past service members....
Story by Heather Heiney | 341st Missile Wing | 05.18.2021
Rendering a final salute to a fallen service member and handing a folded flag to their next of kin is not something that’s easy to do or taken lightly. That’s why service in the Honor Guard is reserved for those who want to exemplify Air Force tradition, honor and core values....
Story by Tech. Sgt. Joseph Harwood | 179th Cyberspace Wing | 11.26.2019
MANSFIELD, Ohio- In the month of November, America recognizes the sacrifices made by its Veterans. For Master Sgt. Michael Swick, 179th Airlift Wing Base Honor Guard program manager and Noncommissioned Officer In Charge, it’s never just the 11th day of that month; it’s a way of life, year round. Integrity, service and excellence are the core values of the United States Air Force, and the......
Story by Airman 1st Class Blake Gonzales | 355th Wing | 11.22.2019
When a member of the U.S. Air Force passes, there isn’t much that can be done to replace the hole left by the Airman’s presence....
