Honor Guard
Vance Air Force Base
Honor Guard
UPHOLDING AIR FORCE TRADITION
Trusted to protect the standards, perfect the image and preserve the heritage of the U.S. Air Force, members of the Air Force Honor Guard are expected to serve their duties with the utmost dignity, precision and respect. These Airmen are selectively chosen to be part of this elite unit and play an integral role in ceremonies, functions and parades around the world.
What you’ll do
- Conduct, plan, train and supervise military and civilian events, ceremonies and functions.
- Represent the U.S. Air Force to American and foreign dignitaries at public ceremonies.
- Perform funeral honors for Air Force active duty, retired personnel and veterans.
- Advise on and coordinate matters pertaining to ceremonies and protocol.
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U.S. Airmen prepare to fold an American flag during a full funeral honors demonstration, during Honor Guard Class 25-A’s graduation at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Dec. 6, 2024. Funeral honors is a military funeral for fallen Airmen, including honorably discharged Air Force and Army Corps Veterans, retirees and active duty personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Timothy Perish)
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The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard conduct a drill while a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the U.S. Air Demonstration team, the "Thunderbirds," soars overhead, March 22, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base Arizona. The collaborative showcase between the Thunderbirds and the USAF Honor Guard underscores the highest standards of precision, honor, and aerial prowess, reinforcing the USAF's indomitable spirit and unwavering commitment to air superiority. (U.S Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Katelynn Jackson)
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Samuel Smith, with the 96th Weather Squadron, and the firing party team perform a dress-right-dress at the Team Eglin Honor Guard graduation ceremony Oct 25, 2024 at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Approximately 14 new Airmen graduated from the 240-plus-hour course. The graduation performance includes flag detail, rifle volley, pallbearers and bugler for friends, family and unit commanders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)
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Senior Airman Carlin Simpson, a resource management technician assigned to the 71st Medical Group, prepares to perform a funeral detail at Medford, Oklahoma, Oct. 25, 2024. Simpson displayed the devotion to duty that is required of every Honor Guardsmen in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Airman Christopher Ornelas Jr.)
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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Naisha Blanco, Royal Air Force Mildenhall Honor Guardsman, performs ceremonial duties alongside other guardsmen during the USA Snetterton 300 race in Norfolk, England, Sept. 8, 2024. The honor guard represents the U.S. Air Force across communities around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Martinez)
Honored moments
Airman 1st Class Taylor Mahan, 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, ensures the American flag is folded correctly and secure at the Team Eglin Honor Guard graduation ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Oct 25, 2024. Approximately 14 new Airmen graduated from the 240-plus-hour course. The graduation performance includes flag detail, rifle volley, pallbearers and bugler for friends, family and unit commanders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)
Swipe up for more
TRAINING & EDUCATION
How do we transform you from a raw recruit to an expert Airman in this field? From hands-on experience to college credit toward a degree, the path begins here.
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BASIC MILITARY TRAINING
7.5 weeks
REQUIREMENTS
You must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law.
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You must be 17–42 years of age, a U.S. citizen and obtain a qualifying ASVAB score.
High School Students may start their application as early as the end of their junior year.
Applicants who are non-graduates or non-alternate credential holders must obtain an AFQT Test score of 65 or higher on the ASVAB.
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- Minimum height of 66"
- Completion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
- Must be at least 17, but has not reached age 42 on the date of enlistment