Politics & Government
Air Force Honor Guard Visits Salem Elementary
Photos and video of the USAF Honor Guard Drill Team performance at the school and visits with the students.
The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team performed at two local schools Tuesday. They visited Parkside Elementary School at 10 a.m., then performed at 2:30 p.m. at Salem Elementary School.
The Honor Guard Drill Team showcased their five-person performance. A centered and stationary drill commander was flanked by four team members who simultaneously hurled their 11-pound bayoneted M1 rifles over and around the commander in a sequence.
Following the performance, students visited with Honor Guard members, to view the weapons and ask questions.
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Members of the guard visiting the schools were:
- Master Sgt. Matthew Lewis
- Airman 1st Class Russell Schaub
- Staff Sgt. Josh VanDerbeck
- Senior Airman Jimmy Pryor
- Airman 1st Class Malcolm Davis
- Senior Airman Billy Degraff
- Senior Airman Andrew Johnson
Mrs. Powell teaches at Salem Elementary School and her husband, Lt. Col. Ray Powell, commanded the Honor Guard from 2009 - 11. They were instrumental in bringing the Honor Guard to the Fredericksburg area.
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