color guard

noun

|Updated on: 19 Jun 2018

Definition of color guard

: an honor guard for the colors of an organization

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Recent Examples of color guard from the Web

The story sparked widespread calls for change to better protect participants and staff in the activity, which combines marching, music, theatrics and color guard.

— tricia l. nadolny, Philly.com, "Drum corps chairman resigns amid scrutiny of his hiring of disgraced teacher," 18 May 2018
In East Aurora High School’s renowned Navy Junior ROTC program, the drill team and color guard tend to be more popular than the academic team, according to instructors.

— sarah freishtat, Aurora Beacon-News, "East Aurora NJROTC members heading to national academic competition, could be on 'Jeopardy!'," 16 Apr. 2018
Bowling is one of eight Fishers honor and color guard who are on duty for Pickett, who was shot by a suspect after a police chase in Lebanon.

— john tuohy, Indianapolis Star, "For Fishers Police Honor Guard, 3 funerals in 22 days," 8 Mar. 2018
The Putnam High School Band kicks the event off at 6 p.m., with the playing of the National Anthem at the Congregational Stage area, complete with an American Legion Post #13 color guard escort.

— Courant Community, "Community News For The Putnam-Killingly Edition," 29 May 2018
This year the event is set for 11 a.m. Saturday, and will feature an honor guard, color guard, 21-rifle salute and the playing of taps.

— mike danahey, Elgin Courier-News, "Multitude of Memorial Day events happening in Fox Valley this weekend," 24 May 2018
This event will be at the California Automobile Museum in Sacramento on Monday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will feature a military color guard and national anthem, along with vendors and food available for purchase.

— cassie dickman, sacbee, "Looking for last-minute ideas for Memorial Day weekend? | The Sacramento Bee," 24 May 2018
The parade will feature a color guard, local veterans, city officials, Boy and Girl Scouts, the Geneva High School Marching Band, military re-enactor units and Geneva police and fire vehicles.

— staff report, Aurora Beacon-News, "Memorial Day weekend filled with activities in Fox Valley," 24 May 2018
When: 1-5 p.m. Saturday Where: Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney Details: discoverygreen.com Memorial Day in Memorial City Event features live country music, a color guard ceremony and family-friendly activities in The Square.

— Houston Chronicle, "Family Fun: Memorial Day festivals galore," 23 May 2018

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