United States Air Force Honor Guard

11/01/2026

WELCOME TO THE TEAM 26-E | On October 6th, 2026, Class 26-E completed their 8-week ceremonial drill technical training and became members of the USAF and USSF Honor Guards, ready to stand sharp, crisp, and motionless for any ceremony. Congratulations to all!

Sgt Janiya Chivers to Space Force
Spc4 Doryan Arnold to Space Force
SrA Zachary Blagg to Firing Party
SrA Detravion Jones to Pallbearers
SrA Christopher Utley to Drill Team
A1C Aiman Alloway to Drill Team
A1C Cale Haws to Pallbearers
A1C Hunter Rau to Drill Team
A1C Joshua Rouse to Memorial Colors
A1C Christopher Sarmie to Drill Team
A1C Williams Smith to Firing Party
Spc3 Emalie Concepcion to Space Force
Spc3 Semaj Thompson to Space Force
Amn Colby Stokes to Memorial Colors
AB Dejuan Parker to Firing Party
Spc1 Zepheniah Castro to Space Force

📸 SSgt CaSarah Pine & SSgt Oliver Childers

10/31/2026

HONORING OUR UAE PARTNERS | This week, the USAF Honor Guard and USAF Band proudly welcomed the Commander of the United Arab Emirates Air Force and Air Defense, Maj. Gen. Rashed Al Shamsi.

Air Force Director of Staff Lt. Gen. Andrew Gebara hosted the Commander for a Full Honors Arrival Ceremony at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling. Following his arrival, a Full Honors Wreath Laying ceremony took place at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, hosted by AFDW Commander Maj. Gen. Neil Richardson.

These events were part of a week-long counterpart visit to strengthen our partnership and share USAF policy and procedure.



📸 Photos by Andy Morataya (SAF/PA), Elizabeth Fraser (Arlington Media), & SSgt William Douglass

10/26/2026

26Q3 TOP PERFORMERS | These Ceremonial Guardsmen consistently demonstrated an unwavering drive to excel, rising above their peers from July through September. Thank you for your dedication and for setting the standard of excellence.

10/14/2026

10/14/2026

10/04/2026

50 YEAR EMBLEM | For 50 years, this emblem has served as a symbol of excellence, worn by those who are entrusted with our nation’s most sacred duties. Thank you to the generations of Ceremonial Guardsmen who have worn it with honor.

09/30/2026

FIESTA BOWL | On December 30, 2017, 60 members of the USAF Honor Guard came together to showcase the very best of our squadron at the Fiesta Bowl Parade. Featuring both Advanced and Intermediate Drill performances in tandem, our Drill Team and Ceremonial Guardsmen demonstrated the ultimate in precision and teamwork as F-35s flew over, before taking to the streets of Phoenix.

09/29/2026