So with this comment you're representing Barksdale's AFB Honor Guard huh? One team, one fight good sir. No need to bash our brothers on a very public forum.
No branch does it like the Air Force when it comes to drill teams and Honor Guard. I've only had base honor guard experience but have seen enough to understand something great and something not. Cannon, GREAT job!!! You guys are on key!!!
A "gun" in this context is actually a cannon/artillery piece. A gun salute is a series of distinct shots from the cannon, with 21 the maximum rendered for a head of state. The ceremony shown here is known as the Three Rifle Volleys. It doesn't matter how many weapons are used or how many rounds are expended. Seven shooters firing three times each happens to be 21 rounds, but it's not a 21 Gun Salute.
The shots were dead on. Nice! Just slow the *#$& down, NFP needs to work on command voice, and just about everyone needs to fix the butt slams...almost everyone was coming down on the toe of the weapon. Your gonna crack a stock.
Interesting on how quickly they do the firing sequence, but definitely three distinct boomers. We've been taught to do it slower while making each movement much more noticeable. Still a solid performance, though.
my buddy Bellaire and I were the first to start the auto fire sequence using only the command 'ready!' I is awesome to see that the Guard has kept this cool tradition. I was hell proving it to our commander at the time. :-) We starting going live with this in 1994. Goooood times! To Honor With Dignity!
Since its the Air Force, shouldent they have 7 people hit a keyboard button 3 times?
AirborneNik 2 weeks ago
Now this is how it's done. Way to go AF!
987jammin 3 months ago
Who ever the Hell disliked this is getting my foot in their ass, meet me in Iraq
HydraWolf1 5 months ago
Yeah! Cherry!!
dlstanton 6 months ago
AIRFORCE IS THE WAY TO GO were was this at?
westsidekilla5656 9 months ago
legit!! it all sounded like one shot!!
cazgator1 11 months ago
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reesejenks520 11 months ago
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So with this comment you're representing Barksdale's AFB Honor Guard huh? One team, one fight good sir. No need to bash our brothers on a very public forum.
Purefoo212 11 months ago
that was very crisp
phraedusthamusicdigr 11 months ago
lol you guys werent using the the electronic ceremonial bugle by any chance were you?
dumaznbum 1 year ago
@dumaznbum
Ssshh.... Nobody notices the little red light :D
Purefoo212 1 year ago
very well executed, except the commander didnt salute for the playing of taps.
03ladat 1 year ago
Best I've heard EVER, far more difficult w 7 person fp. # 5 guardsman from the left reverted to left face on present arms. Otherwise OUTSTANDING!!!
the78dre 1 year ago
As for Honor Guard at D-M. These guys hit it perfect. Bravo!
Yeti0044 1 year ago
Those guys are frickin dialed, amazing syncronization
mxblue28 1 year ago
I love the ambulance in the backround
friedroastedsquid 1 year ago
@kamea22 Thank you!!! I hate when people say 21 gun salute!!
BariDWT 1 year ago
Coming from a Marine, that rifle detail performed outstandingly! Sounded like one bolt, one clap, and one shot. Hats off to it's members.
0612Devil 1 year ago 2
No branch does it like the Air Force when it comes to drill teams and Honor Guard. I've only had base honor guard experience but have seen enough to understand something great and something not. Cannon, GREAT job!!! You guys are on key!!!
usafairman2008 1 year ago 2
@usafairman2008 ya man def. Im in the USAF Honor Guard and i agree, no one does it quite like our firing team
hondadealer15 1 year ago 2
All three volleys were perfect!
eazyrider17 1 year ago
This rifle team doing the 3-volley salute was great, I just wish the video included the full version of Taps ...
mohansen11 1 year ago
Whooo-
Clean & presice!
MarcusDarling4026 1 year ago
damn good job guys. Props
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marinesarelife1 1 year ago
these are some tight on the money mother fuckers...good job boys!!
chandler5003 1 year ago
in-sync. nice
Axion3812 1 year ago
i thought 21 gun salute was with a shotgun?
BigGunFan323 1 year ago
@BigGunFan323 No a 21 gun salute are howitzer rounds.
TheSpecOpsScout 1 year ago
Kamea22 is correct a 21 gun salute is only given as the result of the death of a president. This is a 3 volley salute
tekeler11 1 year ago
Absolutely Perfect!
xxPOISONEDcupcakeXX 2 years ago
I wish the video didn't cut taps off
litnight 2 years ago
im in honor guard training right now, and i can tell that they are moving very fast. i mean very fuckin fast
thefogg 2 years ago
@thefogg haha i second that! especially after the "right up". Holy shit... i couldnt imagine some of our slower guys EVER pulling this off!
usafairman2008 2 years ago
A "gun" in this context is actually a cannon/artillery piece. A gun salute is a series of distinct shots from the cannon, with 21 the maximum rendered for a head of state. The ceremony shown here is known as the Three Rifle Volleys. It doesn't matter how many weapons are used or how many rounds are expended. Seven shooters firing three times each happens to be 21 rounds, but it's not a 21 Gun Salute.
grayds77 2 years ago
row row row your boat! LMFAO
smckellop 2 years ago
@smckellop i know exactly what you are talking about. the people that are giving you the thumbs down just dont know. im giving you a thumbs up
thefogg 2 years ago
The shots were dead on. Nice! Just slow the *#$& down, NFP needs to work on command voice, and just about everyone needs to fix the butt slams...almost everyone was coming down on the toe of the weapon. Your gonna crack a stock.
kel30j 2 years ago
kamea22 you're correct.
kel30j 2 years ago
damn! DAMN! awesome stuff there man.!
kutila 2 years ago
Interesting on how quickly they do the firing sequence, but definitely three distinct boomers. We've been taught to do it slower while making each movement much more noticeable. Still a solid performance, though.
Leprocotic 2 years ago
would be much better with the taps included
jlg5778 2 years ago
my buddy Bellaire and I were the first to start the auto fire sequence using only the command 'ready!' I is awesome to see that the Guard has kept this cool tradition. I was hell proving it to our commander at the time. :-) We starting going live with this in 1994. Goooood times! To Honor With Dignity!
airjarvis 3 years ago
*Outstanding* FP sequence! The facing movement: Fifth Airman from stage right- way out on the right leg.
Your hard work is very apparent. Great job.
DrillMaster
jkmarshall001 3 years ago