Honor Guard Citations

Senior Airman Thomas E. Metcalf distinguished himself by outstanding service while assigned to the Air Force Honor Guard, 11th Wing, Bolling Air Force Base, Washington D.C. and 316th Force Support Squadron, Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland from XX XXXXXXX to XX XXXXXXX. During this period, Airman Metcalf completed 280 Full Honor funerals, 145 Standard Honors, 77 Pall Bearing honors, 26 Tomb of the Unknown Soldier honors, and 13 Air Force Memorial Honors. In addition, he provided honors for the arrival of the Queen of England during her visit to the White House and performed escort duties for the State Dinner for the Queen of England. Moreover, he provided flight line escort services and ensured the safety of over 200 dignitaries including the U.S. President and attendees of the 56th Presidential Inauguration. Finally, while deployed to Dover Air Force Base Port Mortuary, Airman Metcalf supported Operation ENDURING FREEDOM by volunteering to repair transfer cases that saved the Air Force twenty thousand dollars, maintained the dignity of human remains, and assisted in shipping over 300 fallen comrades home with honor and respect. The distinctive accomplishments of Senior Airman Metcalf reflect credit upon himself, the 316th Force Support Squadron and the United States Air Force.