USAF Honor Guard Drill Team

[@unique1028]

Anyone, no matter what branch of the service that they are in, that can perform a routine like this, is in my opinion, frickin amazing, and they have my unbridled respect. As does any member of the military, active duty or not. Thank you all for serving this country.

[@unique1028]

I want to extend a Thank You for all that have served. I am an officer of the Civil Air Patrol. Though I don not fight, I serve my country in other compacities, from training cadets as future leaders, to performing search and rescue missions for The United States. What I do though holds no flame to our armed forces, therefore I have the ut-most respect.. To which I say Thank You, and I am Pround to be an American. HUA!!!!!

[@P.L.M.]

I was wondering my my daughter was unusually excited when she came home from school. All she said was "I want to be in the Air Force Academy! I've just watched the best Air Force Drill Team ever!" She said these were the exact people who came to her school.

[@jison261]

This is awesome! I am an Honor Guard member myself and this is perfection!

[@slapshooter101]

wow this is unbelievable i lov this video...shows how much the air force is dedicated to perfection and self-discipline...GO AF HONOR GUARD!

[@stellarkismet]

I think all the drill teams are pretty cool to watch. It doesn't matter what branch of military they are in, they all work hard and serve the same purpose. Granted the Marines look very sharp in uniform and do an awesome job! I also think the other services look pretty slick in their blues and perform great with their own technique which shows us who they are.

[@mokler1]

That is as sharp as it gets, I'm on drill team and color guard but that is a whole new level!! Amazing work, proud to be an Airmen and that is excellence in all "they" do!!

[@SkipDoro]

I am both proud and equally honored to have served in the United States Air Force from 1961 to 1965. Unfortunately, it was during the Vietnam Era, which was a time in our country's history when we as vets were not only not respected or welcomed home, but booed and spit at by some over-enthusiastic anti-war countrymen. I am delighted to finally see our country giving our troops the respect and love they deserve for their service to our still great nation. GO AIR FORCE!

[@sparky42]

makes an old air force guy like myself very proud . Thank you drill team ...

[@spackwit]

Yeah, I too was involved in this precision drill stuff. Back in the 60's I was with the US Air Marines a wing lootenant. We pushed back the VC with ane awesome display of line dancing and when they were on the run we finished them off with a killer funky disco dance.

[@fusionmonk3y]

This is so amazing!! I can't even begin to describe how great you truly are! Thank you! For everything!!

[@spartiataeos]

REMARKABLE.Sweat, dedication, trust and time spent there paid off, as it looks.

[@karolr47]

My goodness, and all the flourishes and with bayonets too. I love the 'eyes right'. Amazing. Good on you gentlemen.

[@azimuth361]

That was pretty sweet. If you ever get a chance, catch the Silent Drill Competition at Fort Myers, Virginia, where all the teams from different services compete. It's always mind-blowing.

[@HISTORICALTREKKER]

Makes one proud to have served within the USAF !!

[@masterfunk54]

I am a Marine, by blood and by choice, but i must say that i am amazed by the Air Force Drill, crazyness, much more done with rifles then Marine drill teams.

[@snookumwookums]

Actually guys the gloves have sylicone on them for slip resistance. it makes handling the rifles easier. But the guy below is right. it is a part of the uniform. The noise is simply the guys "beasting" the rifles. That is what you are supposed to do. It adds intensity and helps everyone stay together.

[@joelim1988]

this is just fantastic...being an army were so smart and cool.

[@emm28bee]

USAF has won a lot of the competitions lately.

[@philos491]

M1's are so much heavier than the 1903's. These guys are the best I've seen in a while!

[@bobbyjustbobby1]

once again, the enlisted corps demonstrates what true dedication to service is.

[@armeddefender]

Outstanding video. Go USAF!!!

[@foxyqueen08]

I thought the drill team looked great. Very precise and accurate.. So proud

[@rockyr2009]

i really dont want to get in a big argument about this but if you do your research you'll notice that the old guard is actually a nickname of the 3rd infantry regiment which is an ARMY unit, so in order to be in the 3rd infantry regiment(nicknamed the old guard) you have to be in the army. so the old guard is actually just the army

[@moviemakeryash]

That was the most awesome thing I have ever seen

[@mac4clan2]

my mind is blown... almost makes me want to enlist and continue armed drill re=ather than go officer... truely epic... and the gountlet is INSANE :D great job to who ever came up with it. incredable

[@Armed4Life07]

@colors1387 Also regarding the Army, Navy and Marines. The Army has their bolts taken out of their receivers, so it would weigh less then the rifles used by the Navy and Cost Guard. The Coast Guard's 03's would most likely weigh the most out of the Army and Navy Drill Team's by a few ounces because the stock they use on their rifles have pistol grips and are called C stocks for 03's. The Marines use M1's with 6 inch bayonets instead of 10 and their stock have the pistol grip sanded off.

[@lclaughton]

A most excellent performance! You must also check out the US Navy Drill Team perform their show in Norway with over a million hits on YOU TUBE It is hard to say which team is the best. No doubt one must also consider the Marine Corp Drill Team..ALL OF THEM are as good as another in any combination of shows they do. It would take the best of them to judge which is the true winner. So lets just give them all the respect certainly deserved! Not to forget the US Army too, THANK YOU!

[@Metalkind1]

I recently got voluntold for the base honor guard. I love every second of it, might even change my afsc to it when my time comes around.

[@karen823]

It makes me very proud to see this!

[@Killswitch342]

This, my friends, is a great drill team and honor guard. They do it like all the others: respect, duty, service and oath. Stop fighting. Let's look at what we have and feel blessed. Don't bicker. Most of you probably don't know half the crap you're talking about. This, kids, is THE drill team.

[@ikarooz]

Why dis hard working people? The USMCSDP does not have the exclusive on "big" shows. Each service's Drill Team performs in many places worldwide,including community colleges,po dunk towns and sporting events. I appreciate that we have the opportunity to enjoy there shows and our freedom due to the sacrfices of ALL five of the services and our allies. Semper Fidelis!

[@MrPhaselineAlpha]

Great performance men, its good to know i'll be serving under the same flag as you guys. Semper fi. -Future Marine

[@Dattinator2501]

The synchronized sound of rifles being slapped. Awesome.

[@colors1387]

@AmericanWardog kudos to you for being honest in your assessment.the USMC has a terrific drill but the USAF Drill is technically far more demanding.that and neither cover or blades are ever removed during a performance.many hours of practice are required for this type of close order drill.thanks.

[@KatieTheWeird]

Holy hell. These guys are incredible. The precision is awesome and they look so good in uniform. =] *melts and stuff*

[@APoetsCorner]

This gives me goosebumps. Awesome.

[@xxPOISONEDcupcakeXX]

Absolutely amazing.

[@chuckyoo]

Wow! Awesome drill team. great video

[@FordGuy705]

Sadly, you are mistaken. The "Old Guard" is in fact a U.S. Army unit, The 3rd United States Army Regiment. During military funerals, the deceased member's branch of service is used as pallbearers and can serve in other capacities. Nonetheless, the Old Guard itself is completely U.S. Army. Regards, Retired Chief Warrant Officer (CWO2)

[@KingFudge]

@russianrings again: I'm currently active duty, serving both in Public Health and the Honor Guard. I do Honor Guard one week out of the month. @djackson: I will ALSO note that the Pearl Harbor navy personnel (I'm at Hickam AFB, HI,) do not have mandatory PT in the morning. Only select Army are mandatory in Schoffield. We are mandatory 3 days out of the week for the entire base. Also, we have the hardest physical training standards of all the divisions. Really, I can do this all day, keep it up.

[@BenTLH]

Simply Beautiful!

[@Landotter1]

SWEEEEEET!!!! Love it, love it, love it..... Great job Guys!!!!!

[@Canadianeh100]

For Airforce these fellows are fantastic. I suppose these fellows must volunteer for this duty because the training must be awesome. I can't believe that guys joe'd for this duty would be as good as these fellows are. Excellent display.

[@marexvr]

They are definetely the same calibre as the Marine Silent Drill Plt. Good to go!

[@00SuperMaria00]

That's why I love being on Drill Team :D

[@Raktoner]

I would be nervous as hell walking through that "gauntlet." Major props!

[@colors1387]

@REAPER3382 thanks for the compliment. you are very kind. sadly, i see a supposed Airman saying the usmc is light years ahead of Team and that they wish they had joined the corp. having read their post, I wish they had joined the marine corp, too.

[@davidallenspears14]

@Trikunjs Theyre old US M1 Garand rifles therefor parts may be lose, but they are supposed to do that relatively because they need to make some kind of sounds. you dont expect to do all that and it be silent

[@cbarsonfire]

@JawsFan27 No. He is a Master Sargent. (E-7) The MSgt is considered to be a Senior NCO grade.

[@KaiGoldenheart]

FOR EVERYONE TO KNOW, THE ABOUT FACE HE USED WAS THE "TLC" ABOUT FACE WHICH IS A 3 COUNT ABOUT FACE, INSTEAD OF THE NORMAL 2 COUNT HONOR GUARD ABOUT FACE.

[@lordazn]

Well I am a die-hard Air Force fan and what you said is your opinion. (So I respect that, I respect Marines as much as any other service.) Even, though, the Air Force MAY have an "I want one too" attitude, you have to admit these guys are doing one hell of a job to get it.

[@TopGun8993]

@jtsilavis- Very well said.....Thank you. Its nice to hear from a foreigner that you appreciate the good that the U.S. military does for this world. Most of us live comfortably and without fear because the U.S. military and her allies stand guard and preserve those freedoms. Many more live comfortably and don't realize that they are free because someone else is standing guard and sacrificing for their freedom. Some people just don't get the big picture....You get it, jtsilavis. Thank you!!!

[@jbrooks1111]

@guysey1 As a US Veteran, I would like to comment on what you have posted here. Drill is interesting and meaningful. The important thing is when it comes to combat, the US is lucky to have a professional and formidable British Military by its side. I met many British Soldiers and have to say they are a great group of men and women.

[@alsolomon5413]

Awesome job guys!

[@ohdubman]

u guys are the best

[@TMWTim]

USMC performs at basketball games...USAF makes history...

[@zsigzsag]

Love how the Sgt. doesn't even flinch. Integrity truly first. Oorah.

[@MrPhaselineAlpha]

@spiderfly1014 Most of the time our drill teams use M1 Garand rifles but in some cases they also use the 1903 springfield rifle, but only in certain drill teams usually.

[@chinquecfro44]

I think its really cool how this was performed on my Bday.

[@RedSquad7]

Wicked!! Good to see the AF represent!

[@KingFudge]

@djackson again: Public Health (my job) is practically in charge of the basic training program. All divisions of the military have it, and yes, we do have the hardest basic training to date. I'll also note that the reason many people aren't special duty jobs like pararescue and air traffic controller is because 95% fail out of the training program. Because it's really that hard. I'm not playing down any other military divisions, I'm just saying we have some of the highest drop out ratings.

[@wozza59]

Excellent stuff!!

[@loganbsurfin]

very nice! got mad respect for the air force. im shipping to marine corps boot camp paris island in a few months.

[@BelairUSN]

at first, i wasn't awfully impressed, but that gauntlet was flawless. oh my god.

[@4jigsaw]

that plane sound was amazing in last

[@TheDrillMaster001]

Nice performance from guys I used to drill with at one base or another. Congrats USAFHGDT

[@trident2963]

That was fantastic!!!

[@Mindraker1]

Each country has their own military customs and ceremonial standards. Some may look odd or strange to those of another country, but you still have to admire and respect military discipline, regardless of which country they are from. Much of America's military history comes from the British, FYI.

[@ryzhenkov]

exceptional quality performance. good job men.

[@StikkyIkky]

@spiderfly1014 I believe they use M-14's because that's what we used for our hs drill team, but I'm not exactly sure

[@LiamFiesta]

i'm on the base honor guard and after seeing this... i am amazed

[@eternalswahili]

here here!!! im soon to join too...im actually on DEP right now...we all contribute equally

[@MarcAntomattei]

Sounds beautiful doesn’t it.

[@DeltaGulf961]

No. what i meant was they can make up variations of drill movements to make them look "more cool" or "fancy". Thats why its called innovative.

[@54spiritedwill54]

love the usmc commercials

[@asianwannabeamerican]

That's so badass, it's freaky. They give the Marine Silent Drill Platoon a run for it's money.

[@eazyrider17]

1984 is a lot different than a post 9/11 world. Our Airmen are running convoys and kicking down doors in Iraq and Afghanistan. Basic Training is a whole new ballgame. OTS is much more combat focused now as well.

[@USAFPOLfreak1978]

you guys rock and represent the AF well!!

[@RollinVideoRoom]

good stuff guys, my son was inthe ROTC honor guard at NC State, at Tulane 10th in 2007, 5th in 2008 w my son calling and the 2009 resuts were lost hmmm.. but t hey were good congrats to all who participate..reted USAF MSgt

[@DrillDAWG]

Your options are Combat Controller, ParaRescue, or TACP(working closely with the Army), or Security Forces(Raven/820th).

[@brainburrito]

I'm always too nervous to enjoy these. lol =D

[@KingFudge]

@thefogg: Ha! It's so true, I'm one of two males in my entire office! You'll enjoy HG, it's a lot of fun. @drumgirl187: I just noticed this comment about the heavy rifles. Without the bayonettes, the rifles are approximately 14 lbs. They are also primed to fire, all they need is a stock with ammunition.

[@KaiGoldenheart]

No problem, "TLC" about face is a 3 count about face, where as the normal Honor Guard about face is a 2 count. TLC is used for ceremonies/ presentations etc.

[@StikkyIkky]

@spiderfly1014 my bad they're M1's like MrPhaselineAlpha said that have certain parts taken out such as the barrel so they can't be used to shoot

[@llx2o1]

oh man i hope i get accepted to the AFA and be part of the drill team.. that's is pretty amazing.

[@mandunya]

Nice, now this is where I belong. This is where my future has long for searched. And will over come.

[@WotanBarnes]

Nice! Greetings from Germany

[@screus69]

AMAZING!!

[@raycoltzone]

I'm a devildog, but The United States Airforce has one hell of a drill team!

[@Huynh934]

the hallway was amazing

[@Dattinator2501]

Air Force honor Guard and USMC Silent Drill platoon. Best of the best

[@Cessnapilot03]

actually when it comes to the Honor Guards they are the best, but as it was said earlier "Each branch has brave men and women who fight for this country", whether the war is pointless or not.

[@Armed4Life07]

@colors1387 A few of the team members on NGA were personal friends with some drill team and casket bearer members. I actually had one of them get the drill master at the time to sign my M1 stock. I have a picture of me back in 2007 on Bolling AFB posing with a few members of the Navy Drill Team if you'd like to see it :P It was taken after Constantine (who was my drillmaster at the time) made me perform my solo infront of the Navy DT in preparation for the Nationals competition.

[@KingFudge]

That was to you, djjackson111. I'm interested to hear what jobs your friends have. I'll be sure to enlighten you on how important they are.

[@machadojr]

Incredible!!!!

[@WanderingForMiles]

i might ship out in Aug. or Sept. and yea watching the USMC silent drill team do this also, i think i want to try out for this in the USAF!

[@Sn1p3rSh4wn]

How do you keep a straight face? I'd be smiling with pride!

[@wiggy81594]

I agree, however after seeing both the USMC and USAF Teams in person, I will say that the USAF does much more with the rifle than the USMC in regards to spins and what not. However both teams are unreal.

[@speedsun20]

I wouldn't be so proud of that.... USAF FTMFW!!!