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  • USAF Honor Guard march in Bud Billiken Parade

    In a parade of smiling, sequined dancers and high school band performances, the United States Air Force Honor Guard marched in a precise synchronized rhythm during the 85th Annual Bud Billiken Parade on Aug. 9, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois.The parade is aimed at improving the quality of life for

  • Drill Team, band kick off Midwestern tour in Milwaukee

    The United States Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team and the Air Force's rock band ensemble Max Impact kicked off a nine-day, seven-city, 10-performance tour across the Midwest to increase public awareness and understanding of the armed forces and the mission of the Air Force.The team of 17 Airmen

  • AF Drill Team to display skill at 2014 Joint Service Drill Exhibition

    The Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team is slated to display their skill and precision at the 2014 Joint Service Drill Exhibition at the Jefferson Memorial on April 12. The exhibition is free, and open to the public. Beginning at 11 a.m., teams from the Army, Air Force, Navy and Marines will perform

  • AF Honor Guard Drill Teams reveals new routine for Keesler

    The Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team unveiled their new routine for upcoming season at the Triangle Drill Pad here March 7. The 81st Training Group was in attendance along with other members of Team Keesler.For the last few years, the drill team has used Keesler as their temporary duty location to

  • Hard never means impossible

    A staff sergeant stands firmly at attention, rifle at his side, waiting to receive the next order from his evaluator. His hope is to become part of the United States Air Force Honor Guard's firing party element.Airman 1st Class Grace Taylor, Air Force Honor Guard training flight instructor, will

  • AF lays to rest an ‘American hero’

    Friends, family members, political leaders, former prisoners of war and service members paid their respects as an Air Force Ace was interred at Arlington National Cemetery Jan. 23.Brig. Gen. Robinson "Robbie" Risner, a Korean War fighter ace and Vietnam prisoner of war, died Oct. 22, 2013 at

  • Fighter pilot gets hero's burial

    Major Troy Gilbert's former wife and their five children placed roses behind a small box beside his grave. Ginger Gilbert Ravella then knelt down, kissed her finger and placed it gently on the box after the Dec. 11 ceremony that partially fulfilled the family's quest to bring their fallen hero to