United States Space Force Honor Guard
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| United States Space Force Honor Guard | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2024 to present |
| Country |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Space Force |
| Type | Honor Guard |
| Role | Public Duties |
| Size | 43 personnel |
| Part of | Headquarters Space Force |
| Headquarters | Washington D.C., U.S. |
The United States Space Force Honor Guard is the official ceremonial unit of the United States Space Force and is assigned to Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington D.C. The Honor Guard's primary mission is to represent the U.S. Space Force at all public and official ceremonies within the National Capital Region and abroad when directed by the Military District of Washington.
Raising of the unit
On 30 August 2023, the Space Force enlisted 16 new cadre members to stand up the unit. It immediately began representing the USSF at the Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force's Change of Responsibility on 15 September.[1][2]
First activities
Its participated in its first public duty, the State funeral of Jimmy Carter, in early January 2025. It marched in the second inauguration parade of Donald Trump held on 20 January.[3][4]