NYC St. Paddy’s Day Parade features USAF Honor Guard

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  • By Airman 1st Class Valentina Viglianco
  • 11th Wing Public Affairs
NEW YORK CITY --  The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard marched in the New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade, March 17, 2018. The parade was first held in 1762 and each year, more than 150,000 people participate in the parade and nearly 3 million people line the city streets to watch. The  Honor Guard was featured in the parade as part of their U.S. northeastern outreach tour.
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NYC St. Paddy’s Day Parade features USAF Honor Guard

Staff Sgt. Trayvon Mendez, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard drill team ceremonial guardsman, waits to march in the New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade, March 17, 2018. The event was part of the Air Force Honor Guard’s U.S. northeastern outreach tour from March 16-19. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Viglianco)
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NYC St. Paddy’s Day Parade features USAF Honor Guard

Staff Sgt. Trayvon Mendez, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard drill team ceremonial guardsman, waits to march in the New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade, March 17, 2018. The event was part of the Air Force Honor Guard’s U.S. northeastern outreach tour from March 16-19. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Viglianco)

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Commanding flight

NYC St. Paddy’s Day Parade features USAF Honor Guard

Tech. Sgt. Chloe Rainey, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard ceremonial guardsman, commands her flight during the New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade, March 17, 2018. The Honor Guard participated in St. Patrick’s Day parades in NYC and Boston, both being a part of the team’s U.S. northeastern outreach tour to recruit, retain and inspire Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Viglianco)

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Irish pride

NYC St. Paddy’s Day Parade features USAF Honor Guard

A New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade attendee waves an Irish flag during the parade, March 17, 2018. The event was first held in 1762 and each year, more than 150,000 people participate in the parade and nearly 3 million people line the city streets to watch the demonstration. The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard was featured in the parade, which was part of their U.S. northeastern outreach tour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Viglianco)

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To the beat

NYC St. Paddy’s Day Parade features USAF Honor Guard

Airman 1st Class David Jozwiak, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard ceremonial guardsman and drummer, waits to march in the New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade, March 17, 2018. The event was part of the Honor Guard’s U.S. northeastern outreach tour, which also featured honor guardsmen performing at four high schools, as well as another St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Boston. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Viglianco)

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Scanning the route

NYC St. Paddy’s Day Parade features USAF Honor Guard

Staff Sgt. Trayvon Mendez, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard drill team ceremonial guardsman, looks down the New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade route, March 17, 2018. The event was part of the team’s U.S. northeastern outreach tour, which featured honor guardsmen performing at both the Boston and New York City St. Patrick’s Day parades, as well as for four local high schools. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Viglianco)

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Banner holders lead the way

NYC St. Paddy’s Day Parade features USAF Honor Guard

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard march along Fifth Avenue during the New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade, March 18, 2018. The honor guard promotes the Air Force’s mission by showcasing attention to detail, excellence and discipline at public and military venues to recruit, retain and inspire Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Viglianco)

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America

NYC St. Paddy’s Day Parade features USAF Honor Guard

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard color guard team marches along Fifth Avenue during the New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade, March 17, 2018. The Honor Guard followed up their New York performance by marching in the Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Viglianco)

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In step

NYC St. Paddy’s Day Parade features USAF Honor Guard

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard parade element marches during the New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade, March 17, 2018. The event was part of the team’s U.S. northeastern outreach tour March 16-19. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Viglianco)

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Kid with the big Irish hat

NYC St. Paddy’s Day Parade features USAF Honor Guard

New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade attendees watch the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard pass by during the parade, March 17, 2018. The team participated in St. Patrick’s Day parades in both New York City and Boston, with both being part of the Honor Guard’s U.S. northeastern outreach tour to recruit, retain and inspire Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Viglianco)

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A sticker for you

NYC St. Paddy’s Day Parade features USAF Honor Guard

Chief Master Sgt. Nathaniel M. Perry Jr., 11th Wing command chief, hands out Air Force stickers during the New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade, March 17, 2018. Perry and Col. E. John Teichert, 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews commander, accompanied the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard during their performances in both the New York City and Boston St. Patrick Day parades, which were part of the team’s U.S. northeastern outreach tour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Viglianco)

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