Honor Guard Spotlight Published Aug. 8, 2012 By Airman 1st Class Dustin Tatem 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Rank: Airman 1st Class Full name (first, middle initial, last): Dustin G. Tatem Squadron: 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Job Title: crew chief Why did you join the honor guard? It is an opportunity to honor the lives of other service members and help provide closure to their families; it is also a chance to show their families the appreciation we have for their sacrifice. What special memories have you had in the honor guard? I will always remember the friends I have made here. We have some truly great people. During a detail, when it comes time to present the flag to the next of kin, you can see the genuine appreciation they have for you being there honoring their loved one, it's a very rewarding feeling. Advice to others: When an opportunity comes along to join honor guard make sure you take it, it really is quite rewarding. Take every detail seriously, you are honoring those who served before you, all these people had different lives, families who loved them, each person is their own story and you are privileged to be with their families to honor them.