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  • Andrews Base HG integrates with USAF HG for 57th presidential inauguration

    To the Airmen of The Unites States Air Force Honor Guard, a presidential inauguration is one of many high-profile, high-visibility events they will participate in during their careers. To many other Airmen in the National Capitol Region, however, participating in this year's inauguration is a once

  • Team Andrews unites to support inauguration

    Synergy is abundant here as the 11th Wing and mission partners rehearse their roles in support of the 57th Presidential Inauguration slated for Jan. 21 in nearby Washington, D.C. Airmen from every unit here are slated to join members of their sister services in the DOD rehearsal this Sunday.Members

  • Air Force Honor Guard to welcome Obama to second term

    On Jan. 21, more than 5,000 service members from active, Guard and Reserve components of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard as well as other federal, state and local agencies will take part in the nation's 57th Presidential Inauguration. The Department of Defense, through U.S.

  • Drill Team Helps Belvedere Elementary School 'Go Green'

    Eyes were wide and mouths agape as third, fourth and fifth grade students watched the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team spin, flip and toss their 11-pound M-1 rifles in a precision drill performance at Belvedere Elementary School in Falls Church, Va., Nov. 26, 2012.After the performance, members

  • AF Honor Guard, Band debut at historical Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

    The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard and Band made history when they set foot in New York City for the largest deployment of 11th Operations Group assets as part of the 2012 Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade for the very first time.The 200-person formation marched in front of a live audience of more

  • Olympic hero visits Honor Guard campus

    The members of the United States Air Force Honor Guard welocmed a special guest to their campus here Oct. 24.Sixteen year old Bailey Reese, who was one of less than 30 Americans selected to carry the Olympic Torch to represent her country at the 2012 Games in London, brought her torch with her to

  • Drill Team joins Miami Dolphins in salute to veterans

    Mission time. With weapons ready and game faces on, a group of Airmen stepped out of the shadows to employ their skills in service of their country. As they occupied their area of responsibility on the field at Sun Life Stadium Nov. 11, 2012, members of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team

  • Remains of two Airmen lost in 1969 identified, honored

    The remains of two Airmen who died when their F-4D Phantom II was shot over Laos in 1969 were returned and honored at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors Oct. 19.Col. Wendell Keller, of Fargo, N.D., and Capt. Virgil K. Meroney III, of Fayetteville, Ark., were killed when their