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(U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Samantha Krolikowski)
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Base Honor Guard trainees share a moment of levity during a short break at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Aug. 7, 2018. Most military installations, civilian police forces and civilian firemen brigades have their own Honor Guard unit that presides over ceremonies and events local to them. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
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Base Honor Guard “cookies” sit ready to be given out during graduation at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Aug. 10, 2018. “Cookies” are uniform badges that are worn on ceremonial uniforms to signify a base Honor Guardsman is fully trained and competent to perform military funeral honors. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
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A Base Honor Guard firing party stands ready to fire a volley during a mock funeral ceremony at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Aug. 10, 2018. A “3-rifle volley” is typically a formation of several Honor Guardsmen that fire three reports (shots) in unison to honor a fallen service member during a funeral. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
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Tech. Sgt. Carlos Torres Figueroa, 92nd Air Refueling Wing NCO in-charge of base Honor Guard, provides instruction for flag bearing at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Aug. 4, 2018. Honor Guardsmen learn to hold a flag motionless, regardless of weather or length of time, maintaining proper decorum. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
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A base Honor Guard trainee pays attention to flag bearing instruction at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Aug. 4, 2018. Honor Guard trainees practice through the weekend during their training phase, as they will perform ceremonies any day of the week for a four month term. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
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A flag-bearing party practices marching out onto a stage during a mock funeral ceremony training effort at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Aug. 7, 2018. Honor Guard training finishes with a demonstration ceremony for base leadership, followed by graduation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
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Base Honor Guard trainees synchronize rifle movements at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Aug. 1, 2018. Honor Guard consists of 21 members, plus instructors, divided into three flights: Alpha, Bravo and Charlie flights. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
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Base Honor Guard trainees practice synchronized movements in formation at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Aug. 4, 2018. Airmen learn to not only hone rifle, flag, marching and casket movements, but practice constantly in groups to move in time with each other. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
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SSgt. Brian Kamphaus, 92nd Air Refueling Wing NCO In-charge of base Honor Guard, helps a trainee adjust his hands during rifle bearing practice at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Aug. 4, 2018. The NCO in-charge position of the Honor Guard flight is a two-year long posting, with the former leader working hands-on to train new leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
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Fairchild Honor Guard maintain mission proficiency

Fairchild Air Force Base honor guardsmen line up the American Flag during a six-man flag fold June 12, 2017, at Fairchild AFB, Washington. The six-man flag folding sequence is reserved for deceased Air Force retirees. Military honors are reserved for deceased Air Force veterans and retirees who served honorably during their military careers. (U.S. Air Force photo/SrA Nick J. Daniello)
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Fairchild Honor Guard maintain mission proficiency

Fairchild Air Force Base honor guardsmen practice a six-man flag fold June 12, 2017, at Fairchild AFB, Washington. The Fairchild Honor Guard provides support for an average of seven funerals a week, but have supported upward of 20 funerals a week. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick J. Daniello)
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Fairchild Honor Guard maintain mission proficiency

Fairchild Air Force Base honor guardsmen complete a six-man flag fold June 12, 2017 at Fairchild AFB, Washington. Fairchild’s honor guardsmen perform numerous types of ceremonies, to include; two-man and six-man flag folding sequences, colors presentation, colors posting and marching in parades. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick J. Daniello)
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Fairchild Honor Guard maintain mission proficiency

Staff Sgt. Marcus Hasse, Fairchild Air Force Base honor guardsmen, holds a folded American Flag June 12, 2017 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. Fairchild’s ceremonial guardsmen maintain a region of 62,000 square miles, which covers many counties in Washington, Idaho and Oregon. The Fairchild Honor Guard is responsible for performing military honors to deceased Air Force veterans and retirees. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick J. Daniello)
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Fairchild Honor Guard maintain mission proficiency

Staff Sgt. Marcus Hasse, Fairchild Air Force Base honor guardsmen, grips the American Flag during a six-man flag fold June 12, 2017, at Fairchild AFB, Washington. Fairchild’s honor guardsmen perform numerous types of ceremonies, to include; two-man and six-man flag folding sequences, colors presentation, colors posting and marching in parades. (U.S. Air Force photo/SrA Sean Campbell)
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Fairchild Honor Guard maintain mission proficiency

Fairchild Air Force Base honor guardsmen practice a six-man flag fold June 12, 2017, at Fairchild AFB, Washington. Fairchild’s ceremonial guardsmen maintain a region of 62,000 square miles, which covers many counties in Washington, Idaho and Oregon. In their area of responsibility, the honor guard is responsible for performing military honors to deceased Air Force veterans and retirees. (U.S. Air Force photo/SrA Sean Campbell)
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To honor with dignity

Fairchild ceremonial guardsmen present arms Dec. 19, 2016, at Fort George Wright Cemetery, Spokane, Washington. Honor Guard details perform various functions for the base and local community but their primary mission is to provide funeral honors for deceased military members. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick J. Daniello)
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To honor with dignity

Rifles sit in a weapons rack Dec. 19, 2016, at Fort George Wright Cemetery, Spokane, Washington. A 3-volley rifle salute is often performed by seven members firing three volleys, and is usually seen at a traditional military funeral. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick J. Daniello)
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To honor with dignity

Fairchild Honor Guard Airmen stand at attention Dec. 19, 2016, during a Wreaths Across America ceremony at Fort George Wright Cemetery, Spokane, Washington. The ceremonial guardsmen supported the ceremony by presenting of colors, playing of taps, and a three-volley rifle salute. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick J. Daniello)
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