Base honor guardsmen retrieve the American Flag during the base's Memorial Day retreat ceremony May 23, 2013, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. The Memorial Day Retreat Ceremony is just one of many events that the honor guard supports on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rusty Frank)
Honor guard members workout during a physical training session May 28, 2013, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Last year the base honor guard performed in more than 881 details. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rusty Frank)
Base honor guard members look over each other’s uniforms during their daily open ranks inspection May 28, 2013, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Daily inspections ensure their uniforms are serviceable and the standards for dress and appearances are met. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rusty Frank)
Ceremonial guardsmen fine tune firing party movements during practice May 28, 2013, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. The firing party is used in active duty and retiree funerals and have performed in over 715 military funeral honors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rusty Frank)
Base honor guardsmen tighten up two-man flag folding techniques and retiree military honors procedures during training May 28, 2013, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Last year the base honor guard performed in more than 715 military funeral honors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rusty Frank)
Senior Airman Jonathan Owen, a Base Honor Guard ceremonial guardsman, removes an aiguillette from a ceremonial jacket May 28, 2013, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. One of Owen's additional duties while in the honor guard is ensuring that the ceremonial uniforms are serviceable and meet dress and appearance standards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rusty Frank)