RAF Lakenheath Base Honor Guard “To Honor With Dignity”

Mission To maintain and employ a ceremonial capability to represent the Air Force at public and official ceremonies.To maintain and employ a ceremonial capability to represent the Air Force at public and official ceremonies. To honor fallen comrades during peacetime or wartime.To honor fallen comrades during peacetime or wartime. To be ELITE members of the Air Force, representing the best RAF Lakenheath has to offer.To be ELITE members of the Air Force, representing the best RAF Lakenheath has to offer.

Details DedicationsDedications ParadesParades Posting ColorsPosting Colors RetirementsRetirements WeddingsWeddings And…And…

Ceremonial Funerals

Training (What We Practice) Standing ManualsStanding Manuals Color GuardColor Guard Firing PartyFiring Party FuneralsFunerals Parade DetailParade Detail Wear of the Ceremonial Dress UniformWear of the Ceremonial Dress Uniform

Thursdays: Thursdays: (Mandatory) Bld. 977 (MPF/Top Floor)Bld. 977 (MPF/Top Floor) ABU/BDUsABU/BDUs Training (Where We Practice)

Benefits Distinctive Uniforms Sense of Pride, Dedication and Tradition Participation at Special Functions/Events (High Visibility) Outstanding Performer of the Month Wing Annual/Quarterly Awards Program You are an Ambassador in Blue to the Military and Civilian Community

Requirements A Volunteering Attitude Approval of Supervisor, 1 st Sergeant and Commander Strictly Comply with AF Uniform and Fitness Standards No UIF/Disciplinary/Adverse Administrative Actions Pending Have at Least 13 Months Remaining on Station Until DEROS Attend Weekly Practice on Thursdays

Honor Guard Charge H andpicked to serve as a member of the RAF Lakenheath Base Honor Guard, my standards of conduct and level of professionalism must be above reproach, for I represent all others in my service. O thers earned the right for me to wear the ceremonial uniform, one that is honored in rich tradition and history. I will honor their memory by wearing it properly and proudly. N ever will I allow my performance to be dictated by the type of ceremony, severity of the temperature, or size of the crowd. I will remain superbly conditioned to perfect all movement throughout every drill and ceremony. O bligated by my oath I am constantly driven to excel by a deep devotion to duty and a strong sense of dedication. R epresenting every member, past and present, of the United States Air Force, I vow to stand sharp, crisp, and motionless, for I am a ceremonial guardsman.

Are You Up For The Challenge?

Key Personnel OIC, Base Honor Guard 2d Lt William Moffat NCOIC, Base Honor Guard SSgt Kip L. Holmstead

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