Guards of Honor

Airmen from the Barksdale Honor Guard Bravo flight prepare to lift a casket during training on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 23, 2013. These Airmen train constantly to perfect their role as Honor Guardsmen, practicing drill and ceremony during their two-week shift. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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Airmen from the Barksdale Honor Guard Bravo flight fold the American flag during training on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 23, 2013. Honor Guard Airmen perform a variety of ceremonies to honor veterans and retirees such as retirement ceremonies, promotion ceremonies, service as pall-bearers and public events. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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Airmen from the Honor Guard Bravo flight stand at ready arms while practicing a three-volley salute on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 23, 2013. A tradition which dates back to the European dynastic wars, where fighting ceased to collect the dead, and three shots were fired which signaled the battle could resume. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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Senior Airman Larry Devonshire, 11th Bomb Squadron, practices a three-volley salute on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 23, 2013. A tradition which dates back to the European dynastic wars, where fighting ceased to collect the dead, and three shots were fired which signaled the battle could resume. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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Airman 1st Class Eric Sanchez, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, practices playing "Taps" during Honor Guard training on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 23, 2013. The bugle call dates back to the late 1800s and signals that the duty day is done, but more importantly brings closure of the deceased's military career. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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Airmen assigned to the Barksdale Honor Guard Bravo flight stand at ease while practicing a saber cordon on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 23, 2013. Airmen walk under a saber cordon during promotion ceremonies to signify the transition of junior Airmen entering the NCO ranks and NCOs entering the senior NCO ranks. It is also used to recognize winners and nominees for awards. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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Airmen assigned to the Barksdale Honor Guard Bravo flight practice the saber cordon on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 23, 2013. Airmen walk under a saber cordon during promotion ceremonies to signify the transition of junior Airmen entering the NCO ranks and NCOs entering the senior NCO ranks. It is also used to recognize winners and nominees for awards. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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Senior Airman Khrystyna Welch, 2nd Security Forces Squadron, draws her saber during saber cordon training as part of her duties on the Honor Guard on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 23, 2013. Airmen walk under a saber cordon during promotion ceremonies to signify the transition of junior Airmen entering the NCO ranks and NCOs entering the senior NCO ranks. It is also used to recognize winners and nominees for awards. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)

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Practice makes perfect, Barksdale's Honor Guard never rest

Published April 23, 2013

Guards of Honor

Guards of Honor

Guards of Honor

Guards of Honor

Guards of Honor

Guards of Honor

Guards of Honor

Guards of Honor