The Honor Guard's mission is to represent Shaw AFB and the Air Force in ceremonial functions both here at Shaw and the local area. Specific duties of the Honor Guard include:
- Rendering military honors for Air Force personnel and their family members during funeral services.
Arrival and departure ceremonies for visiting dignitaries - Change of Command/Retirement Ceremonies
- Other events to include Veterans Day parades
- Airman Leadership School graduation ceremonies
Sporting events throughout South Carolina
To request Air Force Military Honors for your loved ones funeral you may print the Honor Guard Funeral Request Form and have the funeral director fill out and fax to (803) 895-6020. (All Military Honors are performed at place of interment)


