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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Bradley Castle, assigned to the United States Air Force Honor Guard and a native of Albion, Michigan, will join the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region (JTF-NCR) in supporting the 60th Presidential Inauguration on Jan. 20, 2025.
The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard, based at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C., will play a distinguished role in the 60th Presidential Inauguration, showcasing its precision and dedication to ceremonial excellence. The honor guard will join JTF-NCR, a task force comprised of service members from all branches of the armed forces, including Reserve and National Guard components. The Honor Guard’s participation highlights the military’s long standing role in supporting presidential inaugurations.
Castle, a 2009 graduate of Loudoun County High School in Albion, Michigan, is assigned to the Air Force Honor Guard as a memorial colors supervisor. He is responsible for representing the professionalism, dedication and discipline of Airmen across the U.S. Air Force at events around the world.
During inauguration day, he will represent the Air Force by marching in the inaugural parade.
Castle is an active-duty member of the U.S. Air Force and has served for nine years.
"It means a lot for me to get such a unique experience with such a rare opportunity,” said Castle. “Not a lot of people serving get the chance to be a part of the presidential inauguration. I'm proud of our unit for all the hard work we've put in, in preparation for the inauguration.”
The honor guard’s involvement is the result of months of rigorous preparation. Members undergo extensive training to ensure that every movement, from drill sequences to the presentation of the colors, is executed with precision. This dedication reflects their mission to inspire pride and confidence in the Air Force while honoring the nation’s leaders and traditions.
JTF-NCR is the joint service command charged with planning, coordinating, and providing U.S. military support for presidential inaugurations.
Approximately 5,000 service members from every branch, including active and reserve components, will provide ceremonial and operational support during the upcoming inauguration. Military support has been integral to presidential inaugurations since 1789, when a military escort and full ceremonial procession escorted the newly elected president to his swearing-in.
The armed forces' participation in this tradition demonstrates their support for the nation’s newly elected commander in chief, reaffirms civilian control of the military, and underscores the peaceful transition of power, a cornerstone of American democracy.
| Date Taken: | 12.12.2024 |
| Date Posted: | 01.03.2025 09:45 |
| Story ID: | 488627 |
| Location: | DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, US |
| Hometown: | ALBION, MICHIGAN, US |
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