A color team usually comprises four individuals: the Non-Commissioned Officer-in-charge (NCOIC) of the team (known as the NCT) who carries the National and commands the team, the Air Force flag bearer, and two rifle guards whose responsibility is to guard the flags. Members are also responsible for carrying the USAF Honor Guard guidon. Two USAF HG color teams take part in an Air Force Wreath-Laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery.Ĭolors' mission is to display and bear the Flag of the United States, the United States Air Force, Space Force, and the flags of other Stats, and organizations, as required.

An Honor Guard member is traditionally referred to as a Ceremonial Guardsman. If selected, they are withdrawn from their career fields and reassigned to Bolling AFB for a standard tour of duty (normally 3 years basic trainees are assigned for 2). A posting to this highly selective unit is considered a special duty assignment, meaning that Air Force members worldwide from all career fields can apply for this duty. Ceremonies include those for visiting dignitaries and military officials, funerals for deceased Air Force personnel and their dependents, wreath-laying ceremonies at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery, White House arrival ceremonies, receptions, and other state and military occasions which comprise the Honor Guards of all five armed services ( U.S. Air Force at all public and official ceremonies within the National Capital Region and abroad when directed by the Military District of Washington, Headquarters U.S. The Honor Guard's primary mission is to represent the U.S. Bush and Mwai Kibaki, Kenya's head of state, pass in front of the USAF HG during an arrival ceremony on the south lawn of the White House.

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