To honor with dignity

Senior Airman Troy Adams and Airman 1st Class Quintez Henry Guard, Barksdale Honor Guardsmen, shine their shoes prior to a detail on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 17, 2015. Barksdale’s Honor Guardsmen uphold the highest levels of professionalism, ensuring everything from shoes to their uniforms look their best at all times. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Mozer O. Da Cunha)

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Senior Airman Troy Adams, Barksdale Honor Guard, retrieves a rifle from the 2nd Security Forces Squadron armory prior to a detail on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 17, 2015. Rifles are used with blank ammunition to provide Three-volley salute during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Mozer O. Da Cunha)

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Honor Guardsmen from Barksdale Air Force Base perform a Three-volley salute during a funeral in Bossier City, La., July 27, 2015. The three-volley salute is 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 Mozer O. Da Cunha)

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Airman 1st Class Clement O’Neal, Barksdale Honor Guard, waits for a command during a firing ceremony at a funeral in Bossier City, La., July 27, 2015. O’Neal demonstrates the highest level of professionalism and discipline by executing a series of movements in unison with his teammates. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Mozer O. Da Cunha)

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Senior Airman Ryan Fratacia and Airman 1st Class Joseph Meskimen, Barksdale Honor Guardsmen, perform the folding of the flag during a funeral in Bossier City, La., July 27, 2015. Honor Guard Airmen perform at a variety of ceremonies such as retirement ceremonies, promotion ceremonies, and serve as pall-bearers to honor veterans and retirees (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Mozer O. Da Cunha)

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Airman 1st Class Joseph Meskimen, Barksdale Honor Guard, inspects the flag during the final dress rehearsal for a funeral in Bossier City, La., July 27, 2015. Meskimen inspects the flag for any imperfections before presenting the flag to the next of kin. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Mozer O. Da Cunha

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Airman 1st Class Joseph Meskimen, Barksdale Honor Guard, presents an American flag to the next of kin during a funeral in Bossier City, La., July 27, 2015. Meskimen presented the flag and delivered a message of condolence stating “On behalf of the President of the United States, the United States Air Force and a grateful nation, please accept this flag as a token of your loved one’s faithful and honorable service,” to the next of kin. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Mozer O. Da Cunha)

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To honor with dignity

Published July 21, 2015