Senior Airman Austin Henrichsen, 2nd Force Support Squadron Honor Guard detail commander, practices a funeral detail on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 4, 2013. During their two-week shifts, Honor Guardsmen practice various details daily in order to keep their skills sharp and present a professional image during events they are called to execute. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)
Airmen from the Honor Guard Bravo flight practice a three-volley salute on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 4, 2013. Barksdale's Base Honor Guard covers a 53,000 square mile area ranging from Texas and Louisiana, covering events from funerals, posting and presenting of colors and retirements. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)
Airmen from Barksdale Honor Guard Bravo flight prepare to lift a casket during training on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 4, 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)
Tech. Sgt. Aaron Porter, 2nd Force Support Squadron Honor Guard NCO in-charge, supervises Honor Guard Airmen during funeral detail training on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 4, 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)
Airmen from the Honor Guard Bravo flight stand at ready arms while practicing a three-volley salute on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 4, 2013. A 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 Andrew Moua)