Story by Tech. Sgt. Betty Chevalier
Joint Task Force-National Capital Region
Drill teams have represented the U.S. military for hundreds of years, displaying strict discipline and excellence as they expertly spin, maneuver and pass rifles, typically equipped with a bayonet. As the teams prepare to support the presidential inauguration, they came together Nov. 19, 2024, to demonstrate their skills during an Honor Guard/Drill Team Showcase at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Virginia.
Honor Guard and drill teams representing the Army, Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard, Marines and Space Force all participated in the 2-hour event, each presenting a routine for Joint Task Force-National Capital Region (JTF-NCR) leadership and local media organizations.
“It’s truly impressive, the Honor Guard and the drill teams, they are truly disciplined,” said U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Don Bevis, the deputy commanding general of JTF-NCR. “They have outstanding military bearing, they look super sharp and we’re also privileged to have all the services here…