United States Air Force Honor Guard

United States Air Force Honor Guard Our mission is to represent Airmen & Guardians to the American public and the world. To Honor with Dignity since 1948 (USAF) and 2023 (USSF)
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The USAF Honor Guard has evolved into a selectively manned unit with more than 210 ceremonial guardsmen and support personnel. Organizationally, the USAF Honor Guard consists of four ceremonial flights, made up of Colors, Bearers, Firing Party and Parade Flight qualified personnel. The USAF Honor Guard also operates the USAF Drill Team. Together, the ceremonial flights perform an average of 10 ceremonies per day, and exceed approximately 2,750 annual ceremonies.

08/03/2026

MEMORIAL OPERATIONS | The mission in which we honor with dignity. This is a look at a typical day for ceremonial guardsmen at Arlington National Cemetery.

07/31/2026
07/31/2026
26OTS03 SELECTEES | Two leaders will be preparing to embark on a new chapter in their careers as Officer Training School...
07/29/2026

26OTS03 SELECTEES | Two leaders will be preparing to embark on a new chapter in their careers as Officer Training School selectees. Congratulations to their ascension into the officer corps!

TSgt Jacob Weir, Instructor, Formal Training, selected to USAF OTS, 38F1
TSgt Christopher Crawford, NCOIC, Memorial Colors, selected to USSF OTS, 92S

26Q2 TOP PERFORMERS | We recognize these ceremonial guardsmen, who, in the months of April through June, stayed consiste...
07/29/2026

26Q2 TOP PERFORMERS | We recognize these ceremonial guardsmen, who, in the months of April through June, stayed consistent in their drive to excel and rose above their peers.

07/27/2026

GUARD MOUNT | Every day, we wake up early, to be our best, for veterans and family members on their worst day.

CEREMONIAL GUARDSMAN OF THE YEAR WINNERS | The winners are confirmed! Congratulations to the winners of the DAF-level CG...
07/27/2026

CEREMONIAL GUARDSMAN OF THE YEAR WINNERS | The winners are confirmed! Congratulations to the winners of the DAF-level CGOTY awards for 2025, at both the USAF Honor Guard and the Base Honor Guard.

Airman: A1C Caleb McMullen, Memorial Colors
NCO: TSgt Ryan Sterzinger, Formal Training
SNCO: MSgt Daniel Yuk, Memorial Colors
BHG: SrA Richard Kollie III, F.E. Warren AFB, WY
BHG Program Manager: MSgt Robertkwann Taylor, JB SA-Lackland, TX

07/21/2026

TRAINING VIDEO | Our Pallbearers, Firing Party, Memorial Colors, Standardization & Evaluations, 11th Wing Public Affairs, and Columbia Gardens Memorial Cemetery staff shot training footage of all military funeral honors combinations to publish as a guide for Base Honor Guards, ensuring consistency in how ceremonial guardsmen perform worldwide. Thanks to Daun and Wally at for hosting us!

UPDATE:
- We recorded all military funeral honors configurations for the training video and not all of the footage is featured in this reel which serves as a short preview. Which is why the flag fold is with 2 members instead of 6, no bugler, no 3-round volley, etc.
- Ribbons and blues shirt was worn for this shoot only to simulate Base Honor Guard. USAFHG normally wears medals and white shirt.
- National flag is not dipped, it is at Angled Port which is an authorized method of marching at Port.

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Washington D.C., DC

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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+12024045502

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