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To honor with dignity

Eielson Honor Guardsmen drill indoors June 7, 2011, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Training constantly helps members maintain the precision they are known for to honor fallen Airmen. Honor guardsmen train once a week and provide military ceremonial support. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Laura Goodgame)

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Eielson Honor Guardsmen practice performing a funeral ceremony June 7, 2011, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The base Honor Guard trains constantly to maintain the precision they are known for. Their standards of flawlessness are set out of necessity to honor fallen Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Laura Goodgame)

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Eielson Honor Guardsmen carry a casket during a practice funeral ceremony June 7, 2011, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Honor Guard members drill constantly to maintain the precision they are known for. Their standards of flawlessness are set out of necessity to honor fallen Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Laura Goodgame)

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Eielson Honor Guardsmen fold the American flag during practice June 7, 2011, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Honor Guard members drill constantly to maintain the precision they are known for. The flag is folded 13 times; each fold has a symbolic meaning. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Laura Goodgame)

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Honor Guardsman Airman 1st Class Harvey Lee assists in folding the American flag during a practice June 7, 2011, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Honor Guard members train constantly to maintain the precision they are known for. The flag is folded 13 times; each fold is symbolic. Airman Lee is assigned to the 354th Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Laura Goodgame)

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Eielson Honor Guardsman Airman 1st Class Rebecca Sobiech assists in folding the American flag during a mock funeral June 7, 2011, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Honor Guard members train constantly to maintain the precision they are known for. The flag is folded 13 times; each fold represents a different symbolic meaning. Airman Sobiech is assigned to the 354th Comptroller Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Laura Goodgame)

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Eielson Honor Guardsmen fold a flag during training June 7, 2011, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Honor Guard members drill constantly to maintain the precision they are known for to honor fallen Airmen. The flag is folded 13 times; each fold has a symbolic meaning. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Laura Goodgame)

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Honor Guardsman Airman 1st Class Rebecca Sobiech holds up the American flag during a mock funeral June 7, 2011, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Honor Guardsmen drill constantly to maintain the precision they are known for. The flag is folded 13 times and is then given to the next of kin. Each fold represents a different symbolic meaning. Airman Sobiech is assigned to the 354th Comptroller Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Laura Goodgame)

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Staff Sgt. Kenny Pellegrino, honor guard training supervisor, reviews rifle movements during training June 7, 2011, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Honor guard members are volunteers and their duties are carried out in addition to their regular duties. Sergeant Pellegrino is assigned to the 354th Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Laura Goodgame)

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Eielson Honor Guardsmen drill indoors June 7, 2011, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Training constantly helps members maintain the precision they are known for to honor fallen Airmen. Honor guardsmen train once a week and provide military ceremonial support. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Laura Goodgame)

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To honor with dignity

Eielson Honor Guardsmen practice performing a funeral ceremony June 7, 2011, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The base Honor Guard trains constantly to maintain the precision they are known for. Their standards of flawlessness are set out of necessity to honor fallen Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Laura Goodgame)

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To honor with dignity

Published June 13, 2011