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## United States Coast Guard Ceremonial Honor Guard

The Coast Guard Ceremonial Honor Guard represents the Commandant, the Military District of Washington and the United States Coast Guard through ceremonial operations held before world leaders and dignitaries.

Ceremonies include parades, funerals, White House dignitary arrivals, as well as presenting colors at local and official functions. Honor Guard members participate in joint service activities as well as Coast Guard functions.

The Honor Guard performs an average of 1,200 ceremonies every year across the United States. The Honor Guard team  is comprised of approximately 65 members, with a Lieutenant Commander (O-4) serving as the Honor Guard Commanding Officer, a Lieutenant (O-3) as Executive Officer, two Junior Officers (O-2) serving as Operations and Training Officers, a Senior Chief Petty Officer (E-8) as the Honor Guard Command Chief, and six Petty Officers between the ranks of E-5 to E-6.

The remaining members of the Honor Guard are “first-tour” non-rated personnel (E-2/E-3) coming directly from Training Center Cape May. All Honor Guard personnel serve a two-year tour of duty.

### Requesting Honor Guard Ceremonials

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### Honor Guardsman's Creed

I am an Honor Guardsman.

I will **Proudly** stand beside my shipmates despite the discomforting elements;

I will maintain **Poise **on and off the parade field;

I will exceed the standards and accept nothing less than **Perfection**.

I will **Honor** all Coast Guard men and women both living and dead.

I will **Respect** the Honor Guard Mission and my Seniors.

I will **Devote** my maximum effort unto this sacred duty.

By wearing this rope I have accepted a commitment to**Excellence** as a way of life

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