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Ceremonial guardsman showcases AF excellence in hometown
March 23, 2018 — As Airman 1st Class Liam Cain, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard ceremonial guardsman, started marching, cheers erupted from the crowd of parade goers dressed in green. Large groups of attendees lined the city streets as parade performers strode in kilts to Irish themed music while the sounds of bagpipes bounced off the city buildings. ... MORE

NYC St. Paddy’s Day Parade features USAF Honor Guard
March 23, 2018 — The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard marched in the New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade, March 17, 2018. The parade was first held in 1762 and each year, more than 150,000 people participate in the parade and nearly 3 million people line the city streets to watch. The Honor Guard was featured in the parade as part of their U.S. northeastern outreach tour... MORE

USAF Honor Guard visits New York high schools
March 20, 2018 — 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... MORE

HG outreach to SoCal
July 6, 2017 — The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard performed at Sea World, Disney's California Adventure, Disneyland and Mission Beach, Calif., from June 28 to July 1... MORE

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard marches throughout Disney’s California Adventure Park in Anaheim, Calif., June 28, 2017. In an effort to make a grand appearance among such a diverse audience, the group of 42 Airmen traveled to the Golden State and performed complex routines involving choreographed sequences of weapon maneuvers while maintaining a sense of professionalism and pristine appearance while in uniform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)

Drill Team performs on golden state coast
July 5, 2017 — Airman 1st Class Charle Vaa, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team member, adjusts the strap of an... MORE

Airman 1st Class Charlie Vaa, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team member, adjusts the strap of an M1 rifle stock before a performance at Sea World in San Diego, Ca., June 27, 2017. Not only does the drill team perform complex routines involving a choreographed sequence of weapon maneuvers, but they also maintain a sense of professionalism and pristine appearance when in uniform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)

Wizards’ AF night highlights honor guard, drill team
December 15, 2016 — The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team performs during halftime at the Verizon Center in... MORE

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team performs during halftime at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C., Dec. 14, 2016. The routine was part of the Washington Wizards’ Air Force night, where the team took on the Charlotte Hornets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan J. Sonnier)

USAF Drill Team performs at Chicago Air and Water Show
August 23, 2016 — The United States Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team performed at the 58th Annual Chicago Air and... MORE

Staff Sgt. Alexander Wilson, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team member, shows his M1-Garand rifle to the crowd after a four-man performance during the 58th Annual Chicago Air and Water Show on the shoreline of Lake Michigan in Chicago Aug. 21, 2016. The show’s headliners were the USAF Thunderbirds, U.S. Army Golden Knights and the U.S. Navy Leap Frogs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan J. Sonnier)

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Faces behind the Joint Base Andrews Air Show

From logistics and ground operations to aerial coordination, Airmen, civilians and community partners have been working behind the scenes to bring the 2025 Joint Base Andrews Andrews Air Show to life.The work of these teams spans every corner of the...

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Lessons in leadership for new supervisors

I had the honor of serving as class mentor for Airman Leadership School Class 25-Foxtrot, and I was guest speaker at their graduation on Aug. 28, 2025. Watching these dedicated Airmen complete their first level of professional military education was...