U.S. Space Force Honor Guard members perform a standard-honors funeral sequence for USSF leadership during an immersion tour at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., April 15, 2025. The Honor Guard recently showcased their excellence by delivering premier ceremonial honors during former President Jimmy Carter’s state funeral and the 2025 Presidential Inauguration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shanel Toussaint)

Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna observes the U.S. Space Force Honor Guard perform a training funeral procession during an immersion tour at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., April 15, 2025. The tour highlighted the capabilities, power, and precision of the U.S. Air Force Band, Air Force and Space Force Honor Guards, and Air Force Arlington National Cemetery Chaplaincy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shanel Toussaint)

Vice Chief of Space Operations Gen. Michael Guetlein addresses U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force Honor Guard members during an immersion tour at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., April 15, 2025. The Honor Guard’s mission is to deliver premier ceremonial honors, inspire the nation and represent all Airmen and Guardians around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shanel Toussaint)

Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna observes the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force Honor Guard teams during an immersion tour at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., April 15, 2025. The Honor Guard’s mission is to deliver premier ceremonial honors, inspire the nation and represent all Airmen and Guardians around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shanel Toussaint)

Vice Chief of Space Operations Gen. Michael Guetlein, Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna, and their wives, Rachel and Cathy, observe the U.S. Air Force Band’s Ceremonial Brass during an immersion tour at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., April 15, 2025. The Band consists of six performing ensembles: the Concert Band, Singing Sergeants, Airmen of Note, Air Force Strings, Ceremonial Brass and Max Impact. Their mission is to honor those who have served, inspire American citizens to heightened patriotism and service, and connect with the global community on behalf of the Air Force and the United States of America. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Shanel Toussaint)

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Gréta K. Ásgeirsson, principal harpist with the U.S. Air Force Band, instructs Vice Chief of Space Operations Gen. Michael Guetlein on how to play the instrument during an immersion tour at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., April 15, 2025. The band’s mission is to honor, inspire, and connect with people around the world, promoting peace through demonstrations of military strength and precision. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Shanel Toussaint)

Members of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard and U.S. Space Force Honor Guard pose for a photo with Vice Chief of Space Operations Gen. Michael Guetlein and Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna during an immersion tour at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., April 15, 2025. The tour highlighted the capabilities, power, and precision of the USAF Band, Air Force and Space Force Honor Guards, and Air Force Arlington National Cemetery Chaplaincy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shanel Toussaint)