Honor Guard

Mission

Deliver premier ceremonial honors, inspire the nation, and represent all Airmen and Guardians to the world.

Vision

The preeminent ceremonial unit, honoring our heritage and embodying personal and professional excellence.

History

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard was established in 1948 when Headquarters Command directed the formation of an elite ceremonial unit. Initially activated within the 1100th Air Police Squadron at Bolling AFB in Washington, D.C., the unit was tasked with upholding the Air Force’s ceremonial presence in the National Capital Region. In 1972, the USAF Honor Guard was officially designated as a separate squadron, and it continues to operate from its historic location at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C. In 1995, the USAF Honor Guard established the Protocol, Honors, and Ceremonies course and launched the Base Honor Guard (BHG) program. This initiative provided written guidance and standardization for funeral procedures and other military ceremonies, ensuring consistency in the wear of the ceremonial uniform across all Air Force bases worldwide. BHG members, consisting of Airmen, non-commissioned officers, and officers from various career fields at the same base, are not official members assigned to the Air Force Honor Guard AFSC. However, many BHG members frequently apply for and are selected for Honor Guard duty due to their experience and outstanding military bearing.

Who are we?

Comprised of 20 dedicated Guardsmen, the F. E. Warren AFB Honor Guard proudly represents the U.S. Air Force to the American public and the world. Guided by the mantra of ‘Nameless and Selfless Service,’ our Guardsmen forgo name tags on ceremonial uniforms, symbolizing their role as representatives of every past and present Airman. Our members are meticulously trained and groomed to perform military funeral honors, retirement ceremonies, change of command events, and special high-visibility engagements across a 95,000-square-mile area covering Wyoming, Nebraska, and Colorado. Each year, the team executes over 200 ceremonies with precision and professionalism. Being a member of the F. E. Warren AFB Honor Guard requires dedication, physical fitness, teamwork, and a commitment to embodying the highest standards of our core values: being SHARP, CRISP, and MOTIONLESS in every duty performed.

What to expect?

As a member of the Base Honor Guard, you are entrusted with the responsibility of upholding the highest standards of the U.S. Air Force, representing Airmen past and present. You are expected to embody excellence in every aspect—dress and appearance, customs and courtesies, and drill and ceremonies. It is your duty to ensure that you and your fellow Guardsmen are physically and mentally prepared to execute the mission of the Honor Guard with precision and professionalism.

To be eligible, Airmen must

No physical disqualifiers (AF Form 469), to include history of posture, back, knee, feet, joint or equilibrium problems.
Must NOT be on a control roster or have a UIF
Be able to stand/march for a prolong period of time
Be able to lift items weighing at least 40lbs
Conform to all Air Force grooming standards within DAFI 36-2903, Dress and Appearance of Air Force Personnel
Be willing to uphold standards and set the example for fellow Airmen

Ceremonial Guardsman is a rewarding duty that challenges Airmen, and a responsibility that few get to experience. If interested in joining the F. E. Warren Air Force Base Honor Guard team, please contact your First Sergeant or Honor Guard NCOIC at 307.773.2686 or via email at 90mw.honorguard@us.af.mil for additional details or class scheduling.