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  • MDW commander visits Bolling

    Brig. Gen. Karl Horst, Military District of Washington commander, visited Bolling Air Force Base July 29 to tour Air Force District of Washington assets here. The tour began at the 11th Wing Headquarters where General Horst took some time to introduce himself to AFDW and 11th Wing senior leaders and

  • Honor upheld

    Among the thousands of dedicated Air Force men and women who fly, repair airplanes, enter combat, and support the force, there are a few whom we seldom think about. From formally receiving foreign dignitaries, to thrilling auditoriums full of high school students, to paying final respects to fallen

  • Bolling welcomes Hero Hugs founder with open arms

    Amid the roaring cheers and applause that filled the United States Air Force Honor Guard's Ceremonial Hall during Drill Team evaluations July 7, sat 13-year-old Bailey Reese, a quiet, unassuming girl with an amazing list of accomplishments. Bailey is the founder and president of Hero Hugs, a

  • Operations group passes the guidon

    Airmen from the 11th Operations Group and many others from the 11th Wing welcomed the operations group's new commander during a change-of-command ceremony July 6 at the Ceremonial Lawn on Bolling Air Force Base, D.C. Col. Jeffery R. Swegel takes the reins from Col. Elizabeth Borelli. Colonel Jon A.

  • Chief Airey laid to rest at Arlington Cemetery

    Surrounded by family and friends, colleagues and fellow Airmen, Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Paul Airey was laid to rest here May 28. More than 400 people came to Ft. Myer, Va., for his funeral service and then on to Arlington for his grave site ceremony. Located in section 34, Chief

  • Air Force Honor Guard changes command

    U.S. Air Force Honor Guard members welcomed their new commander June 23rd during a change-of-command ceremony at the U.S. Air Force Ceremonial Lawn, on Bolling Air Force Base in Washington, D.C. Lt. Col. Raymond M. Powell took the reins from Lt. Col. Anthony Taylor who relinquished command after

  • Air Force takes center stage as Bulls visit Lakers

    In a sea of purple and gold, it was Air Force blue that took center stage as Airmen from across the country performed in honor of Air Force Week Los Angeles when the Chicago Bulls came to LA to take on the Lakers Nov. 18 at the Staples Center here. Airmen from bases across the country represented

  • Drill Team vists West Coast

    The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team embarked on yet another TDY Nov. 1. This 23-day trip took us across the nation and almost the entire length of the West Coast. I had the privilege of travelling with this prestigious division of the U.S. Air Force, and witnessing the stringently high

  • USAF Honor Guard Officer Application Instructions

    The first step in the application is to coordinate with your commander/AFPC assignment officer (functional) and ensure you are approved to apply to this special duty. In the event that AFPC declines your release, please notify USAF Honor Guard Recruiting. Once you have approval, your