The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard’s Drill Team rehearses for the 2025 Basel Tattoo in Basel, Switzerland, July 9, 2025. The Drill Team represented the Air Force and the Department of Defense as the only U.S. military branch to perform at the world’s second largest tattoo. They performed daily during the event, showcasing precise maneuvers and demonstrating the Air Force’s focus on readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Geneva Nguyen)

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard’s Drill Team rehearses for the 2025 Basel Tattoo in Basel, Switzerland, July 9, 2025. The Drill Team represented the Air Force and the Department of Defense as the only U.S. military branch to perform at the world’s second largest tattoo. They performed daily during the event, showcasing precise maneuvers and demonstrating the Air Force’s focus on readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Geneva Nguyen)

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard’s Drill Team rehearses for the 2025 Basel Tattoo in Basel, Switzerland, July 9, 2025. Members of the Drill Team represented the U.S. Air Force and the Department of Defense at the tattoo, executing daily performances from July 11-19, 2025. The Drill Team performed more than 100 times last year at various events, including national sporting events and international tattoos, showcasing the Air Force’s readiness and focus on excellence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Geneva Nguyen)

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard’s Drill Team rehearses for the 2025 Basel Tattoo in Basel, Switzerland, July 9, 2025. Members of the Drill Team represented the U.S. Air Force and the Department of Defense at the tattoo, executing daily performances from July 11-19, 2025. The Drill Team performed more than 100 times last year at various events, including national sporting events and international tattoos, showcasing the Air Force’s readiness and focus on excellence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Geneva Nguyen)

A Ceremonial Guardsman with the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard’s Drill Team performs a rifle flip during rehearsal for the 2025 Basel Tattoo in Basel, Switzerland, July 9, 2025. The team represented the Air Force and the Department of Defense as the only U.S. military branch to perform at the world’s second largest tattoo. They performed daily during the event, showcasing precise maneuvers and demonstrating the Air Force’s focus on readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Geneva Nguyen)

U.S. Air Force Capt. Andrew R. Paquin, officer in charge of ceremonial operations for the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard, walks through the weapons tunnel performed by the Honor Guard’s Drill Team during a rehearsal for the 2025 Basel Tattoo in Basel, Switzerland, July 9, 2025. The Drill Team’s presence at the tattoo strengthened partnerships between the U.S. Air Force and U.S. allies, emphasizing the camaraderie and mutual respect among partner nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Geneva Nguyen)

Ceremonial Guardsmen from the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard’s Drill Team stand in formation during a rehearsal for the 2025 Basel Tattoo in Basel, Switzerland, July 9, 2025. The Drill Team performed more than 100 times a year at various events, such as national sporting events and international tattoos, showcasing the Air Force’s readiness and focus on excellence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Geneva Nguyen)