Honor Guard
Our primary mission is to provide funeral honors for our fallen comrades. Mandated by Congress, every deceased veteran will have military burial honors and we are proud to provide these honors. We serve as ambassadors of the Air Force on and off base.
Additional duties of the RAF Lakenheath Base Honor Guard include, but are not limited to:
- Retirement Ceremonies
- Change of Command Ceremonies
- Color Teams for Official Receptions, Base and Community Functions
- Wedding Ceremonies
- Parades and Base/Community Sporting Events
Becoming a Member of the Honor Guard
Requirements:
Membership on the Honor Guard is strictly voluntary. Individuals interested in becoming a member of the Honor Guard must meet the following requirements:
- A Volunteering Attitude
- Approval of Supervisor, 1st Sergeant and Commander
- Strictly comply with Uniform and Fitness Standards
- No unfavorable information files, disciplinary, or adverse administrative action pending
- Have at least 13 months remaining on station until DEROS
- Attend weekly practice on Thursdays from 1500-1700 and optional practice on Sundays 1500-1700
Benefits:
- Wing Quarterly and Annual Awards programs
- Outstanding Performer of the Month Program
- Distinctive Uniforms
- Participation at Special Functions and Events
- Excellent bullet for EPR's and letters of recommendation, sense of pride, dedication and tradition as "Ambassadors in Blue" to the military and civilian community.
Honor Guard
Our primary mission is to provide funeral honors for our fallen comrades. Mandated by Congress, every deceased veteran will have military burial honors and we are proud to provide these honors. We serve as ambassadors of the Air Force on and off base.
Additional duties of the RAF Lakenheath Base Honor Guard include, but are not limited to:
- Retirement Ceremonies
- Change of Command Ceremonies
- Color Teams for Official Receptions, Base and Community Functions
- Wedding Ceremonies
- Parades and Base/Community Sporting Events
Becoming a Member of the Honor Guard
Requirements:
Membership on the Honor Guard is strictly voluntary. Individuals interested in becoming a member of the Honor Guard must meet the following requirements:
- A Volunteering Attitude
- Approval of Supervisor, 1st Sergeant and Commander
- Strictly comply with Uniform and Fitness Standards
- No unfavorable information files, disciplinary, or adverse administrative action pending
- Have at least 13 months remaining on station until DEROS
- Attend weekly practice on Thursdays from 1500-1700 and optional practice on Sundays 1500-1700
Benefits:
- Wing Quarterly and Annual Awards programs
- Outstanding Performer of the Month Program
- Distinctive Uniforms
- Participation at Special Functions and Events
- Excellent bullet for EPR's and letters of recommendation, sense of pride, dedication and tradition as "Ambassadors in Blue" to the military and civilian community.