honor guard
noun
: a guard assigned to a ceremonial duty (such as to accompany a casket at a military funeral)
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The event included Camp Pendleton Young Marines as the honor guard, Nico Marcolongo was the guest speaker, as well as Solana Beach Mayor Lesa Heebner and Guy McDermott, Post Commander for VFW Post 5431.
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Del Mar Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
Jim Thorstad led the American Legion Post’s honor guard in the 21-gun salute at the close of Monday’s ceremony.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2026
The outdoor Mass drew hundreds and featured live music, a special reading and an honor guard from the Knights of Columbus.
—Daily News, 25 May 2026
Trump then arrived at Beijing’s international airport, greeted with a red carpet and an honor guard.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 15 May 2026
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Del Mar Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
Jim Thorstad led the American Legion Post’s honor guard in the 21-gun salute at the close of Monday’s ceremony.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2026
The outdoor Mass drew hundreds and featured live music, a special reading and an honor guard from the Knights of Columbus.
—Daily News, 25 May 2026
Trump then arrived at Beijing’s international airport, greeted with a red carpet and an honor guard.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 15 May 2026
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“Honor guard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/honor%20guard. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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