Drill Team's West Coast Tour

An Airman records the performance of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team during a performance at Los Angeles Air Force Base, Calif., Sept. 14, 2012. The Drill Team performed in front of more than 200 service members and civilians at the center, whose members develop, acquire, field and sustain the world’s best space and missile systems for the joint warfighter and the nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Adam M. Stump)

Drill Team's West Coast Tour

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Terry Feehan, Space and Missile Systems Center vice commander, talks to Airmen from the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team before a performance at Los Angeles Air Force Base, Calif., Sept. 14, 2012. The Drill Team performed in front of more than 200 service members and civilians at the center, whose members develop, acquire, field and sustain the world’s best space and missile systems for the joint warfighter and the nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Adam M. Stump)

Wheels up at AFA Air and Space conference

Airman 1st Class Eric Tibbatts, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard ceremonial guardsman, takes flight in a T-6 cockpit demonstrator Sept. 17 at the 2012 Air Force Association Air and Space conference technology exposition in Washington, D.C. The annual conference was free to active duty members across the Air Force which showcased numerous speaking engagements by leadership, hundreds of vendors and camaraderie between Airmen over the three-day event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steele C. G. Britton)

DT on 49ers field during California tour

U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team members stand at attention prior to the National Anthem at the Detroit Lions vs. San Francisco 49ers NFL football game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., Sept. 16, 2012. The Drill Team performed in front of more than 500 people during a pre-game drill and stood on the field in front of a sold-out crowd. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Adam M. Stump)

DT member poses w fan, California tour

Senior Airman Andrew Winders, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team member, poses with a fan following a pre-game performance at the Detroit Lions vs. San Francisco 49ers NFL football game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., Sept. 16, 2012. The Drill Team performed in front of more than 500 people before the game and stood on the field during the National Anthem in front of a sold-out crowd. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Adam M. Stump)

Crowd cheers for DT, California tour

A crowd cheers U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team members following a pre-game performance at the Detroit Lions vs. San Francisco 49ers NFL football game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., Sept. 16, 2012. The Drill Team performed in front of more than 500 people before the game and stood on the field during the National Anthem in front of a sold-out crowd. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Adam M. Stump)