U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Bryson Aulbach, member of the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, speaks during the Honor Guard Graduation Ceremony at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Oct. 10, 2025. Aulbach commended the class for their efforts displayed throughout the course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Braxton Grant Stokes)

oint Base Charleston honor guardsmen recite the Honor Guard Creed at JB CHS, South Carolina, Oct. 10, 2025. This creed exemplifies the values each Airman will uphold as honor guardsmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Braxton Grant Stokes)

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Yan Voskanov, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron flight chief, shakes the hand of Airman 1st Class Billie Granville, member of the Joint Base Charleston honor guard, at JB CHS, South Carolina, Oct. 10, 2025. Voskanov was congratulating the newest graduating class of JB CHS honor guardsmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Braxton Grant Stokes)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Chibuzo Ogbonna, Joint Base Charleston honor guardsman, presents the U.S. flag to Maj. Russell Lewis, 628th Force Support Squadron Director of Operations, during a pallbearer ceremony demonstration on Oct. 10, 2025. Ogbonna displayed precision and excellence that he’ll carry with him throughout his Air Force career. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Braxton Grant Stokes)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Chibuzo Ogbonna, Joint Base Charleston honor guardsman, holds the folded U.S. flag during a pallbearer ceremony demonstration on Oct. 10, 2025. Ogbonna displayed precision and excellence that he’ll carry with him throughout his Air Force career. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Braxton Grant Stokes)

Joint Base Charleston honor guardsmen present a pallbearer demonstration at JB CHS, South Carolina, Oct. 10, 2025. This demonstration showcased the skills they will utilize as ceremonial guardsmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Braxton Grant Stokes)