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Joint Base Andrews News

NEWS | March 20, 2018

USAF Honor Guard visits New York high schools

By Airman 1st Class Valentina Viglianco 11th Wing Public Affairs

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard performed at Aviation Career & Technical Education High School in Long Island City, N.Y. and at Francis Lewis High School in Fresh Meadows, N.Y., March 16, 2018. The event was part of the honor guard's U.S. northeastern outreach tour March 16-19.
Attaching bayonet
SLIDESHOW | 12 images | USAF Honor Guard visits New York high schools Senior Airman Andrew Kuchar, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard drill team ceremonial guardsman, tapes a bayonet to a M1 Garand rifle before a performance at Aviation Career & Technical Education High School in Long Island City, N.Y., March 16, 2018. The event was part of the team's U.S. northeastern outreach tour March 16-19. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Viglianco)
Attaching bayonet

USAF Honor Guard visits New York high schools

Senior Airman Andrew Kuchar, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard drill team ceremonial guardsman, tapes a bayonet to a M1 Garand rifle before a performance at Aviation Career & Technical Education High School in Long Island City, N.Y., March 16, 2018. The event was part of the team's U.S. northeastern outreach tour March 16-19. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Viglianco)

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It's all in the wrist

USAF Honor Guard visits New York high schools

Senior Airman Jeremy De Leon, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard drill team ceremonial guardsman, performs a rifle maneuver at Aviation Career & Technical Education High School in Long Island City, N.Y., March 16, 2018. The team visited two New York high schools to educate students about the Air Force and the opportunities the branch offers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Viglianco)

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Down the line

USAF Honor Guard visits New York high schools

Capt. Riley Platt, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard support flight and drill team commander, stands at attention during a 12-man drill performance at Aviation Career & Technical Education High School in Long Island City, N.Y., March 16, 2018. Along with the drill performance, the Honor Guard also did a colors presentation and a meet-and-greet with the students. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Viglianco)

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Rifle ready

USAF Honor Guard visits New York high schools

Senior Airman Andrew Kuchar, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard drill team ceremonial guardsman, holds an M1 Garand rifle during a performance at Aviation Career & Technical Education High School in Long Island City, N.Y., March 16, 2018. The event was part of the team's U.S. northeastern outreach tour, which featured honor guardsmen performing at a total of four high schools, as well as the New York City and Boston St. Patrick’s Day parades. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Viglianco)

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Rifle flip

USAF Honor Guard visits New York high schools

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard drill team performs at Aviation Career & Technical Education High School in Long Island City, N.Y., March 16, 2018. The team promotes the Air Force’s mission by showcasing drill performances at public and military venues to recruit, retain and inspire Airmen. They support the Air Force Recruiting Service as the official “Ambassadors in Blue.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Viglianco)

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With the colors

USAF Honor Guard visits New York high schools

Staff Sgt. Alex Merrill, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard color guard team ceremonial guardsman, stands at attention during a performance at Aviation Career & Technical Education High School in Long Island City, N.Y., March 16, 2018. The color guard and drill team went out to the school as part of the Honor Guard's U.S. northeastern outreach tour March 16- 19. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Viglianco)

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The many sides of aviation

USAF Honor Guard visits New York high schools

Senior Airman Andrew Kuchar, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard drill team ceremonial guardsman, talks to students at Aviation Career & Technical Education High School in Long Island City, N.Y., March 16, 2018. The Honor Guard's visit to the school was part of a U.S. northeastern outreach tour to educate the public about the Air Force. The school’s coursework prepares students for a career in aerospace, and the visit gave students the opportunity to explore a potential career in the branch. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Viglianco)

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Say cheese

USAF Honor Guard visits New York high schools

Jorge Parra, Aviation Career & Technical Education High School student, poses for a photo with the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard in Long Island City, N.Y., March 16, 2018. Students got to witness an Honor Guard performance, meet Airmen and learn about the branch. This visit was part of the Honor Guard's northeastern outreach tour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Viglianco)

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Presenting the colors

USAF Honor Guard visits New York high schools

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard color guard team presents the colors during the national anthem at Francis Lewis High School in Fresh Meadows, N.Y., March 16, 2018. The Honor Guard visited two New York high schools to educate students about the Air Force and the opportunities the branch offers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Viglianco)

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Don’t move a muscle

USAF Honor Guard visits New York high schools

Capt. Riley Platt, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard support flight and drill team commander, stands at attention during a performance at Francis Lewis High School in Fresh Meadows, N.Y., March 16, 2018. Along with the drill performance, the team also did a colors presentation and a meet-and-greet with the students. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Viglianco)

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The drill team

USAF Honor Guard visits New York high schools

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard drill team performs at Francis Lewis High School in Fresh Meadows, N.Y., March 16, 2018. The event was part of the Honor Guard's U.S. northeastern outreach tour, which featured honor guardsmen performing at a total of four high schools, as well as St. Patrick’s Day parades in New York City and Boston. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Viglianco)

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Cheers

USAF Honor Guard visits New York high schools

Francis Lewis High School students applaud during a U.S. Air Force Honor Guard drill team performance in Fresh Meadows, N.Y., March 16, 2018. The team promotes the Air Force’s mission by showcasing drill performances at public and military venues to recruit, retain and inspire Airmen. They support the Air Force Recruiting Service as the official “Ambassadors in Blue.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Viglianco)

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