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Feature 13October 16, 2015

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U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Siuta B. Ika

Members of the Nellis Air Force Base Honor Guard practice the ceremonious folding
of the U.S. flag at Nellis AFB, Nev., Oct. 13. The team utilizes either the two-person
or six-person flag folding sequence during a retirement or funeral.

U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Siuta B. Ika

Members of the Nellis Air Force Base Honor Guard practice the sequence of events for a funeral
service at Nellis AFB, Nev., Oct. 13. The team practiced the proper carrying of a casket and folding
of a U.S. flag — a process they will go through during a funeral service.

U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Siuta B. Ika

Members of the Nellis Air Force Base Honor Guard practice marching with the colors at
Nellis AFB, Nev., Oct. 13. The team represents Nellis AFB and the Air Force in ceremonial
functions in southern Nevada, Arizona, Utah and some areas of California.

U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Siuta B. Ika U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Siuta B. Ika

t. 13. The team continuously trains and practices between its ceremonial events. A member of the Nellis Air Force Base Honor Guard walks during a team practice session
at Nellis AFB, Oct. 13. The Nellis AFB Honor Guard’s mission is “To honor with dignity” and
each member is reminded of that when they see the front of the team’s building.