Airmen from the Barksdale Honor Guard Alpha Flight stand at ease during saber cordon practice on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 28. Airmen from Alpha Flight were preparing for the upcoming monthly promotion ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)
Airmen from the Barksdale Honor Guard Alpha Flight march during a saber cordon practice on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 28. Airmen from Alpha Flight were preparing for the upcoming monthly promotion ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)
Airmen from the Barksdale Honor Guard Alpha Flight prepare to present arms during saber cordon practice on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 28. Airmen walk under a saber cordon during promotion ceremonies to signify the transition of a junior Airman entering the NCO ranks and an NCO entering the senior NCO ranks. It is also used to recognize winners and nominees for awards. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)
Airmen from the Barksdale Honor Guard Alpha Flight perform a saber cordon procedure on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 28. Airmen walk under a saber cordon during promotion ceremonies to signify the transition of a junior Airman entering the NCO ranks and an NCO entering the senior NCO ranks. It is also used to recognize winners and nominees for awards. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)
Airmen from the Barksdale Honor Guard Alpha Flight march in place during a saber cordon practice on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 28. Honor Guard Airmen are constantly practicing ceremonial procedures to ensure maximum efficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)
Airmen from the Barksdale Honor Guard Alpha Flight march in place during a saber cordon practice on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 28. Honor Guard Airmen perform during retirements, funerals and many other military-related events honoring service members both past and present. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)
Airmen from the Barksdale Honor Guard align themselves to Airman 1st Class Xavier Newton, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and heavy equipment, during a saber cordon practice on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 28. Honor Guard Airmen will align themselves to the tallest member in the detail to ensure uniformity. Honor Guard Airmen are constantly practicing ceremonial procedures to ensure maximum efficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)
An Airman from the Barksdale Honor Guard Alpha Flight stands at ease during saber cordon practice on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 28. Airmen walk under a saber cordon during promotion ceremonies to signify the transition of a junior Airman entering the NCO ranks and an NCO entering the senior NCO ranks. It is also used to recognize winners and nominees for awards. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)