Although Honor Guard units may be mistaken as “drill teams,” Honor Guardsmen are “Ambassadors for Civil Air Patrol.” It is their duty to assist in recruiting and retention, to assist in making this a drug-free universe by supporting the Drug Demand Reduction Program, to assist any ceremonies, to present the colors when the unit color guard is not available, and to assist in funerals when requested. To be part of the Unit Honor Guard, members must have high standards in appearance, education, conduct; an aptitude for ceremonial duty, professionalism; and the will to make a difference to the future of America.
The Honor Guard may perform many and varied functions within their unit, wing or region. They may include: Awards Ceremonies, Honor Cordon, Funerals, Recruiting, Drug Demand Reduction skits for civic organizations as well as CAP groups, weddings, presentation of the colors, demonstration of rifle drill at various events, VIP escorts, etc. For further information on Squadron 72's Honor Guard or to request services, please contact 1LT Jon Domke @ Email
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HONOR GUARD CREED
I am a proud member of a Civil Air
Patrol Honor Guard.
My Standards of Conduct and high level of professionalism show the respect for
and dedication to my craft and those with whom I serve.
I have earned the right to wear the Ceremonial Uniform, which is steeped in rich
tradition and history.
I am superbly conditioned to perfect all movements in every drill or ceremony.
Neither the type of ceremony, severity of temperature, nor size of the audience
will ever dictate the level of quality of my performance.
I am constantly driven to excel by a strong sense of dedication, patriotism,
love for my fellow man, God, Country, and Civil Air Patrol.
While performing, I stand sharp and crisp; motionless by choice, for I have
voluntarily chosen to represent every member, past and present, of the United
States Air Force Auxiliary – Civil Air Patrol.
I am a Ceremonial Guardsman.
NOTE
: The Civil Air Patrol Honor Guard does not deny membership as an Honor Guardsman in any way – race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, or disability. The reciting or knowing the Honor Guard Creed is not a criterion for membership in the Civil Air Patrol Honor Guard.“Honor Guard - Not to set the standards, but to exceed them!”