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Soldiers from the Hungarian Defence Forces form a guard of honour at a welcome ceremony for US president George W. Bush's visit to Hungary, 2006. A guard of honour (Commonwealth English), honor guard (American English) or ceremonial guard, is a group of people, typically drawn from the military, appointed to perform ceremonial duties – for example, to receive or guard a head of state or ...
The Swiss Guard in the Vatican carry both ceremonial weapons (halberds and swords) and 21st century weapons (semi-automatic pistols). Mid-20th century rifles such as the American M14 and the Russian SKS, fitted with polished wood stocks, chrome plating and other decorative finishes, are common ceremonial weapons for honor guard units.
The United States Air Force Honor Guard is reviewed by then-Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping, during a Joint Services arrival ceremony at the Pentagon, 14 Feb. 2012.The United States Air Force Honor Guard is the official ceremonial unit of the United States Air Force and is assigned to Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington D.C. [1]
2.3 Ceremonial Guard guns. 2.4 ... Modern equipment of the Kosovo Security Force is a list of the equipment currently in use with ... Standard Gun of Guard of Honor
The United States Coast Guard Ceremonial Honor Guard is a unit of the United States Coast Guard responsible for the performance of public duties.Stationed at the Command, Control, Communication, Computer, Cyber and Intelligence Service Center (C5ISC) in Alexandria, Virginia, the unit was activated in 1962.
United States Coast Guard Band; United States Coast Guard Ceremonial Honor Guard; United States Coast Guard Pipe Band; United States Marine Band; United States Marine Corps Color Guard; United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon; United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps; United States Naval Academy Band; United States Naval Academy Drum ...
The United States Space Force Honor Guard is the official ceremonial unit of the United States Space Force and is assigned to Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington D.C.. The Honor Guard's primary mission is to represent the U.S. Space Force at all public and official ceremonies within the National Capital Region and abroad when directed by the Military District of Washingt
Those selected for induction are usually honored during a formal ceremony at a dining-in. The honor can be awarded at the unit level or (more rarely) at the Air Force level. [1] The U.S. Army and Marine Corps lack such an honor bestowed by the enlisted corps upon the officer corps. The U.S. Navy has the title of "Honorary Chief Petty Officer."