FAAA have had an honor guard since 2003, as a result of an invitation to attend the funeral of WO Ed Becker, a WW2 82nd Airborne Veteran who lived in the UK and was a friend of the Association.  At the request of his widow, the FAAA conducted a ceremonial Honor Guard, and led to  the association forming a dedicated Honor Guard to undertake ceremonial tasks at special events when requested.

While all members of FAAA are expected to become proficient in basic drill, taking part in the honor guard is voluntary.  Collective training is conducted at training weekends and events, the drills tailored as appropriate to the specific task at hand.

Class A uniform is normally worn, with turnout to a high standard to represent and honor the veterans and their fine units with respect and pride in what we do.

Any trooper is free to join the guard, subject to meeting these high standards and with an appropriate level of aptitude.

All drill undertaken comes from the US Infantry Drill Regulations Manual FM22-5, adapted to produce Ceremonial drill standards.

The guard at a wreath laying ceremony by 315th Troop Carrier veterans at the 9th USAAF Memorial at Spanhoe airfield in 2008, attended by the local Royal British Legion and USAAF Alconbury Honor Guard:

Memorial sentries in reflective mood before wreaths are laid by 315th TC, 9th AAF veterans at the memorial

The veterans lay their wreaths, accompanied by FAAA members

Memorial sentries at attention prior to the Last Post and Lament on Pipes

Memorial Sentries Present Arms while the Last Post and Lament are Played

The Guard First Sergeant asks the Veterans' Permission to Dismiss the Honor Guard

The guard form up for the march off and dismissal

The Veterans of 315th Troop Carrier Group, 9th Army Air Force

Parade to honor veterans of the 505th PIR and 325th GIR, 82nd Airborne Division, at Twinwood Airfield, early June 2004: