CHARLESTON AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. –
Name: Airman 1st Class Allen Calais
Hometown: Tampa, Florida
Time in the Air Force: More than two and half years
Squadron and job title: 437th Medical Group Public Health technician
Time on the Honor Guard: More than seven months
Why did you join the Honor Guard? To honor those who have served. My father was in the Air Force.
What is your favorite aspect of the Honor Guard? It's nice to train new members coming in and being able to go out and show the public the military bearing military members possess, especially those of the honor guard.
What was your most memorable moment in the Honor Guard? My most memorable moment was when I was able to partake in the funeral procession of an active military member. It gave me a sense a pride to be part of the procession.
What is your favorite quote? "Rather fail with honor, than succeed by fraud," by Sophocles, who was a Greek playwright.