Training to honor with dignity

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- Members of the base Honor Guard carry a mock casket during funeral honors training here June 29, 2010. The Honor Guard team consists of 44 Airmen who represent the Air Force during events of joy and sorrow on and off-base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Gino Reyes)

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Training to honor with dignity

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- Honor Guard Airmen fold a flag during training here June 29, 2010. Prior to performing during official Honor Guard ceremonies, all new Airmen must complete two weeks of training to learn the drills. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Gino Reyes)

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Training to honor with dignity

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- Senior Airman Michael Stevens instructs Airman 1st Class James Boone how to properly hold a rifle here June 29, 2010. The training provides Airman Boone with skills to perform as a member of the base Honor Guard firing squad. Airman Stevens, 4th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics technician, hails from Gary, Ind. Airman Boone, 4th Aerospace Medicine Squadron bioenvironmental technician, is a native of Owensville, Mo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Gino Reyes)

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Training to honor with dignity

Published June 30, 2010
By Senior Airman Gino Reyes
4th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- Airmen on the base Honor Guard program serve as the face of the Air Force at events on and off-base.

Airmen selected to serve on the Honor Guard here must complete the Base Honor Guard Training Program to learn how to properly perform ceremonies. The program provides detailed instructions on key areas such as manuals, uniforms, history and traditions, and how to conduct a variety of ceremonies. After completing the two-week course, the Airmen are able to participate in official ceremonies. The end of the course, however, does not mean the Airmen's training has ended; they still complete daily drills to enhance their skills.

Airmen selected for the Base Honor Guard program must be of good reputation, integrity, ethical conduct and exhibit conduct and standards which merit respect both on and off duty. Airmen selected for the program serve as a team member for a year.

If you would like more information about the program, call Tech. Sgt. Stacey Hines at 722-7019.