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Honor Guard members recite the Honor Guard Creed inside of a building.

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Joint Base Charleston honor guardsmen recite the Honor Guard Creed at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, June 23, 2026. This creed embodies the values each Airman will uphold as an honor guardsman. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Braxton Grant Stokes)

Honor Guard members salute and stand at attention during the national anthem.

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Joint Base Charleston honor guardsmen stand at attention during the United States’ National Anthem at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, June 23, 2026. After completing a six-month course, these Airmen will serve one year as honor guardsmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Braxton Grant Stokes)

A photo of honor guard members demonstrating a Pallbearer Ritual inside of a building.

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Joint Base Charleston honor guardsmen perform a Pallbearer Ritual at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, June 23, 2026. This demonstration showcased the skills they will utilize as ceremonial guardsmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Braxton Grant Stokes)

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Joint Base Charleston honor guardsmen perform a Pallbearer Ritual at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, June 23, 2026. After completing a six-month course, these Airmen will serve one year as honor guardsmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Braxton Grant Stokes)

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Team Charleston service members graduated from the Honor Guard course today, culminating six months of training in one defining moment. Their pallbearer demonstration embodied the precision, discipline and professionalism that defines excellence at Joint Base Charleston.

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