Honor guardsmen commit to excellence

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 20th Force Support Squadron Honor Guard prepare to fold a U.S. flag at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Dec. 14, 2016. The honor guardsmen practiced flag folding procedures for a six-man funeral detail, with repetitions until proper execution was achieved. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado)

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Honor guardsmen commit to excellence

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dennis Hersey, 20th Force Support Squadron honor guardsman, teaches the proper procedures for folding a flag at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Dec. 14, 2016. Hersey helped honor guardsmen hone flag folding skills in preparation for future details. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado)

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Honor guardsmen commit to excellence

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 20th Force Support Squadron Honor Guard complete folding a flag at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Dec. 14, 2016. Honor guardsmen train daily to expertly execute numerous details including change of command ceremonies, retirements and funerals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado)

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U.S. Airmen assigned to the 20th Force Support Squadron Honor Guard march at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Dec. 14, 2016. Working as one cohesive unit, honor guardsmen complete two six-month terms, putting their career on-hold to assist in becoming a ceremonial team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado)

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A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 20th Force Support Squadron Honor Guard prepares to fire a ceremonial rifle at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Dec. 14, 2016. Honor guardsmen recently assigned or returning for their second term, are given two weeks to learn and refine all ceremonial procedures before performing details locally and across several states. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado)

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U.S. Airmen assigned to the 20th Force Support Squadron Honor Guard fire rifles during a firing party detail at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Dec. 14, 2016. Firing parties are performed during ceremonies such as funerals to serve as salutes, and consist of firing three blank rounds into the air upon command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado)

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Honor guardsmen commit to excellence

Published Dec. 20, 2016
By Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado
20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- U.S. Airmen assigned to the 20th Force Support Squadron Honor Guard prepare to fold a U.S. flag at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Dec. 14, 2016. The honor guardsmen practiced flag folding procedures for a six-man funeral detail, with repetitions until proper execution was achieved. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado)