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U.S. Air Force ceremonial guardsmen pose for a photo with 6th Air Refueling Wing leadership following a base honor guard induction ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, July 22, 2026. The MacDill AFB Honor Guard supports more than 100 ceremonies each year, covering 19 counties and approximately 17,504 square miles within Florida, starting at Lake George in the north and running south to Key West. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Derrick Bole)

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U.S. Air Force Airman Caden Stevens, left, and Airman 1st Class Marie Allegra, 6th Force Support Squadron ceremonial guardsmen, unfold a ceremonial U.S. flag at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, July 22, 2026. Ceremonial guardsmen perform duties ranging from funeral honors, where one or multiple flags are presented to the next of kin during a funeral, to Colors presentation at local and installation events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Derrick Bole)

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U.S. Air Force ceremonial guardsmen assigned to the 6th Force Support Squadron sit at attention during their induction ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, July 22, 2026. The MacDill AFB Honor Guard supports more than 100 ceremonies each year, covering 19 counties and approximately 17,504 square miles within Florida, starting at Lake George in the north and running south to Key West. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Derrick Bole)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Autumn Lindor, 6th Force Support Squadron ceremonial guardsman, is seated for a base honor guard induction ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, July 22, 2026. Base Honor Guardsmen train for two weeks to master ceremonial skills such as pallbearing, presentation of flags, firing party drill and others. Guardsmen must prove their mastery of each skill to become inducted into the team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Derrick Bole)

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U.S. Air Force honor guardsmen assigned to the 6th Force Support Squadron recite the Honor Guard Charge prior to their induction ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, July 22, 2026. The MacDill AFB Honor Guard supports more than 100 ceremonies each year, covering 19 counties and approximately 17,504 square miles within Florida, starting at Lake George in the north and running south to Key West. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Derrick Bole)

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The Department of War flags are flown at half-staff at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, July 22, 2026. Flags across the United States and DoW installations were flown at half-staff this week to honor the life and passing of Senator Linday Graham. Lindsey Olin Graham was an American politician, attorney and military officer who represented South Carolina in the United States Senate from 2003 until his death in 2026. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Derrick Bole)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Marie Allegra, 6th Force Support Squadron ceremonial guardsman, folds a ceremonial U.S. flag during a base honor guard induction ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, July 22, 2026. During a ceremonial flag fold, the guardsman will perform 13 precise folds to achieve a small, triangular flag to be given to the deceased’s next of kin during a funeral. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Derrick Bole)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Xitlanie Lockhart, 6th Force Support Squadron ceremonial guardsman, renders a salute during military honors at a base honor guard induction ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, July 22, 2026. Lockhart was among ten other Airmen to complete training and be awarded the title of ceremonial guardsman after two weeks of training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Derrick Bole)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mark Slone, 6th Force Support Squadron base honor guard noncommissioned officer in charge, stands at attention during a base honor guard induction ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, July 22, 2026. The MacDill AFB Honor Guard supports more than 100 ceremonies each year, covering 19 counties and approximately 17,504 square miles within Florida, starting at Lake George in the north and running south to Key West. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Derrick Bole)

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U.S. Air Force Maj. Kenda Gusme, 6th Force Support Squadron commander, addresses a crowd of attendees during a base honor guard induction ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, July 22, 2026. Gusme served both in the USAF Honor Guard and the base honor guard at Spangdalem Air Force Base, Germany, and impressed upon the new guardsmen the importance of their position. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Derrick Bole)

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U.S. Air Force ceremonial guardsmen assigned to the 6th Force Support Squadron sit at attention during a base honor guard induction ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, July 22, 2026. Ceremonial guardsmen perform duties ranging from funeral honors, where one or multiple flags are presented to the next of kin during a funeral, to colors presentation at local and installation events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Derrick Bole)

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U.S. Air Force Maj. Kenda Gusme, 6th Force Support Squadron commander, addresses a crowd of attendees during a base honor guard induction ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, July 22, 2026. Gusme served both in the USAF Honor Guard and the base honor guard at Spangdalem Air Force Base, Germany, and impressed upon the new guardsmen the importance of their position. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Derrick Bole)

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A U.S. Air Force ceremonial guardsman assigned to the 6th Force Support Squadron assists in folding a ceremonial U.S. flag during a base honor guard induction ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, July 22, 2026. Ceremonial guardsmen do not wear a nametape on their uniform to honor the fallen service member without personal recognition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Derrick Bole)

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U.S. Air Force Airman Caden Stevens, left, and Airman 1st Class Marie Allegra, 6th Force Support Squadron ceremonial guardsmen, fold a ceremonial U.S. flag during a base honor guard induction ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, July 22, 2026. Stevens and Allegra were among ten other Airmen to be inducted into the base honor guard during the most recent ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Derrick Bole)

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U.S Air Force Col. Kevin Eley, 6th Air Refueling Wing commander, left, and Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Ottenwess, 6th ARW command chief, renders a salute during military honors played at a base honor guard induction ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, July 22, 2026. Eley and other members of 6th ARW leadership attended the ceremony to congratulate the installation’s newest ceremonial guardsmen on their completion of training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Derrick Bole)

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U.S. Air Force Maj. Kenda Gusme, 6th Force Support Squadron commander, watches ceremonial guardsmen assigned to her unit unfurl a ceremonial U.S. flag during a base honor guard induction ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, July 22, 2024. Gusme served both in the USAF Honor Guard and the base honor guard at Spangdalem Air Force Base, Germany, and impressed upon the new guardsmen the importance of their position. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Derrick Bole)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Marie Allegra, 6th Force Support Squadron ceremonial guardsman, folds a ceremonial U.S. flag during a base honor guard induction ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, July 22, 2026. During a ceremonial flag fold, the guardsman will perform 13 precise folds to achieve a small, triangular flag to be given to the deceased’s next of kin during a funeral. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Derrick Bole)

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MacDill celebrates the induction of its newest ceremonial guardsmen

Published July 24, 2026
By SrA Derrick Bole
6th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- U.S. Air Force ceremonial guardsmen pose for a photo with 6th Air Refueling Wing leadership following a base honor guard induction ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, July 22, 2026. The MacDill AFB Honor Guard supports more than 100 ceremonies each year, covering 19 counties and approximately 17,504 square miles within Florida, starting at Lake George in the north and running south to Key West. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Derrick Bole)

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