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United States Coast Guard Ceremonial Honor Guard

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UPDATE:  We have finalized plans for this year's Ball.  Please visit the Ball page for more information.Our Commandant, ADM Papp, will be our guest speaker. 

RECENT NEWS:  The Honor Guard will procure a caisson identical to that used at Arlington National Cemetery to assist in training for funeral missions.

SITE UPDATES:  27DEC12 - Uploaded newest newsletter and staff titles

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 can 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 in excess of 1,600 ceremonies annually. The Honor Guard is comprised of 73 members, with a Lieutenant (O-3) serving as the Honor Guard Company Commander, two Junior Officers (usually O-2) serving as Operations/Weapons Officer and Supply/Training Officer, a Chief Petty Officer (E-7) as the Honor Guard Chief, and four Petty Officers (ranging from E-4 to E-6). The remaining members of the Honor Guard are “first-tour” non-rated personnel (E-3) coming directly from Training Center Cape May. The officers and non-rates serve a two year tour of duty in the Honor Guard, while the Chief Petty Officer and Petty Officers serve four year tours.

Honor Guard Staff
(Org Chart)


LT Jason Himsey (bio)
Honor Guard Company Commander


ITC Michael Ingham
Chief of the Honor Guard / CMAA

LTJG Patrick Fernandez Operations and Weapons Officer	LTJG Chris Gardner Drill & Training and Supply Officer
GM1 Rosalie Workman Armory Supervisor and Lead PO	FS1 Michael Subra Alpha Platoon PO
DC1 Andrew Hammersmith Drill Team and Firing Party PO	YN2 Lindsay Jones Operations PO
AET2 Brian Ford Training and Casket Team PO	SK3 James Crone Bravo Platoon  and Supply PO