Honor Guard
The Altus AFB Honor Guard’s primary mission is to provide military funeral honors for past and present USAF Airmen within a coverage area of 37,000 square miles, encompassing 43 counties in Oklahoma. we are dedicated to delivering final respects, acknowledging the individual’s military dedication with solemnity and reverence.
In addition, our secondary role involves offering Color Guard support within Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas. As part of this duty, we carry ceremonial rifles and Air Force flags, participating in local events such as presentations of Colors and parades.
Our commitment to honoring the service of Active, Retiree, and Veteran service members is evident in our presence at various ceremonious occasions, including Promotions, Retirements, and funerals. Services provided encompass flag folding presentations, pallbearing, color presentations, firing parties, and bugle renditions.
Requesting Services
Please send Honor Guard request using the forms below to:
The HG NCOIC/Program Manager will reach out to you to either confirm receipt of your request or seek further clarification if additional information is needed.
All requests for off-installation Color Guards must undergo review by our Public Affairs Office. We highly recommend submitting your request at least 30 days in advance to ensure ample time for scheduling and approval, thereby avoiding any potential issues.
Service Details
Deceased Air Force/Army Air Core-Active Duty/Reservist & Air National Guard on Active Orders-Minimum 7, up to 20-member detail consisting of folding of the US Flag, playing of “Taps”, firing party, pallbearing and flag presentation to the NOK(s). This is also known as Full Military Honors.
Deceased Retired AF or AAC/Traditional Reservist- Minimum 2, up to 7-member detail consisting of 2 or 6-person folding of the US Flag, firing party, pallbearing (if the family requests for Honor Guard to be the pallbearers), playing of “Taps”, and flag presentation to the NOK.
Deceased Veteran - Minimum 2, up to 3-member detail consisting of 2-person flag folding, playing of “Taps”, and flag presentation to the NOK.
Colors Team/Posting - Minimum 4, up to 6 member team consisting of “Presentation of the Colors”.
Retirement Ceremony - Minimum4, up to 6 member team consisting of “Presentation of the Colors” and 2-person flag folding.
Reveille and Retreat Demonstration/Training - Minimum of 4-member team consisting of 2-person flag folding and 2-person flag detail.
Alternative Resource
Sabers training and equipment check out
POW/MIA table set-up
Pre-posting of the flags (US, USAF, General flags)
Who We Honor First
Please understand that funeral honors take precedence over all the Honor Guard activities or details. There might be a chance that non-funeral requests will be denied or cancelled if the Honor Guard becomes overtasked with funeral ceremonies.
Contact
97 FSS/FSZH Honor Guard
24 Hour - (580)481-1526
Business Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Veterans Theater, Altus, OK 73523