AF 70th marched in by honor guard

U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team members and the Air Force Total Force Band march in the 128th Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 2, 2017. The Honor Guard and Total Force Band represented the Air Force in front of approximately one million spectators to kick off a year-long celebration of the Air Force’s 70th Birthday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Philip Bryant)

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AF 70th marched in by honor guard

U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team members march past Disneyland guests in Anaheim, Calif., Jan. 1, 2017. Disneyland had approximately 44,000 guests lining the park’s streets as they marched. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Philip Bryant)

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AF 70th marched in by honor guard

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team performs a rifle demonstration at the Live on Green event in Pasadena, Calif., Dec. 31, 2016. For this demonstration, Tech. Sgt. Brian Kocher, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team NCO in charge, marched through a lined rifle demonstration at the Live on Green event in Pasadena, Calif., Dec. 31, 2016. The drill team spent five days in southern California to help kick off the year-long celebration of the Air Force’s 70th Birthday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Philip Bryant)

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Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Stephen W. Wilson, left, shakes hands with Senior Airman Angelo Hightower, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team member, after a performance at the Live on Green event in Pasadena, Calif., Dec. 30, 2016. The drill team spent five days in southern California to help kick off the year-long celebration of the Air Force’s 70th Birthday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Philip Bryant)

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Senior Airman Joshua Blanton, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team member, high-fives a young girl at the Live on Green event in Pasadena, Calif., Dec. 30, 2016. The drill team took time after each performance to take photos, answer questions and interact with crowd members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Philip Bryant)

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Senior Airman Jacob Wilson, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team member, performs with the drill team at the Live on Green event in Pasadena, Calif., Dec. 30, 2016. This was the second year in a row the drill team took part in the Live on Green event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Philip Bryant)

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U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team members and the Air Force Total Force Band march along Disneyland’s main street in Anaheim, Calif., Jan. 1, 2017. The drill team spent five days in southern California to help kick off the year-long celebration of the Air Force’s 70th Birthday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Philip Bryant)

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Senior Airman Jacob Wilson, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team member, speaks with a young girl about the Air Force after a performance at Sea World in San Diego, Calif., Dec. 29, 2016. The drill team showcases their drill performances at public venues, such as Sea World, to recruit and inspire the public. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Philip Bryant)

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Master Sgt. Jason Evans, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team drill superintendent, stands at the front of the flight during a performance at the Live on Green event in Pasadena, Calif., Dec. 31, 2016.The drill team showcases their drill performances at public and military venues to recruit, retain and inspire Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Philip Bryant)

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U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team members pray before a performance at the Live on Green event in Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 1, 2017.Drill team members come together and pray as part of their pre-drill ritual before every performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Philip Bryant)

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The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team performs for Sea World guests in San Diego, Calif., Dec. 29, 2016. The drill team spent five days in southern California to help kick off the year-long celebration of the Air Force’s 70th Birthday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Philip Bryant)

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U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team members present the colors during a retreat ceremony at Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif., Jan. 1, 2017. The Honor Guard took part in Disneyland’s daily retreat ceremony, where the National Anthem is sung, the flag is folded and service members in the crowd from all branches are recognized. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Philip Bryant)

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A Sea World guest holds a U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team drill rifle after a performance in San Diego, Calif., Dec. 29, 2016. The drill team showcases their drill performances at public venues, such as Sea World, to recruit and inspire the public. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Philip Bryant)

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Guests of Live on Green watch a U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team performance in Pasadena, Calif., Dec. 30, 2016. The Live on Green event is held annually as a celebration leading up to the Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Philip Bryant)

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U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team members perform a four-man routine at the Live on Green event in Pasadena, Calif., Dec. 30, 2016. The Live on Green event is held annually as a celebration leading up to the Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Philip Bryant)

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Senior Airman Ryan Garrido, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team member, performs with the drill team at the Live on Green event in Pasadena, Calif., Dec. 30, 2016.The drill team spent five days in southern California to help kick off the year-long celebration of the Air Force’s 70th Birthday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Philip Bryant)

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Senior Airman Angelo Hightower, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team member, lets a young boy hold a drill rifle at the Live on Green event in Pasadena, Calif., Dec. 30, 2016. The M-1 Garand rifles weigh approximately 12 pounds and have dull bayonets attached at their tips. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Philip Bryant)

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Senior Airman Angelo Hightower, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team member, performs a rifle maneuver at the Live on Green event in Pasadena, Calif., Dec. 31, 2016. The Live on Green event is held annually as a celebration leading up to the Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Philip Bryant)

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AF 70th marched in by honor guard

Published Jan. 5, 2017
By Senior Airman Philip Bryant
11th Wing Public Affairs

PASADENA, Calif. --

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team marched and performed for five days in southern California to help kick off the year-long celebration of the Air Force's 70th Birthday.

The drill team showcased their drill performances at public venues, such as Sea World, Live on Green, Disneyland and the 128th Rose Parade.