Join Military Funeral Honors

Do you have what it takes to be an Honor Guard Soldier?

Each month, more than 850 deceased veterans receive honors. This is our way of saying "thank you" for their service to our nation.

Our teams perform the departed Soldier's final honors, play "Taps," and fold and present the flag to the next of kin. If possible, we also perform firing party duties. If YOU have what it takes and want the priviledge, you too may be able to be a member of the Honor Guard.

Beyond having the satisfaction of honoring those who came before us and the gratitude of family members, you'll have the opportunity to earn retirement points and drill pay.

If you are a Soldier who takes pride in the military and your appearance, are willing to learn how to perform these ceremonies, have an Army Service Uniform, and can be available on weekends and some weekdays, Contact your local Honor Guard Detachment.

Join the Funeral Honors Team

Complete the form below and and we’ll reach out to you soon

Your Information First Name: Last Name:
Rank: Unit:
Phone #: Email: Preferred Contact Method:

Detachments Select the detachment(s) you are interested in serving with

Det #1Serves Albany, Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Warren, Washington CountiesDet #2Serves Columbia, Delaware, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Otsego, Putnam, Sullivan, Ulster Counties

Det #3Serves Kings, Queens, Richmond CountiesDet #4Serves Nassau, Suffolk Counties

Det #5Serves Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans, Wyoming CountiesDet #6Serves Livingston, Monroe, Ontario Counties

Det #7Serves Bronx, New York, Rockland, Westchester CountiesDet #8Serves Cayuga, Cortland, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, Tompkins, Tioga, Schuyler, Chenango, Chemung, Broome, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne, Yates Counties

Please answer the following

Yes No	Do you possess a serviceable ASU (Army Service Uniform)?
Yes No	Do you possess a serviceable AGSU (Army Green Service Uniform)?
Yes No	Are you in good standing with your M-Day unit?
Yes No	Do you have a valid driver’s license?

Unit readiness NCO contact Information Phone #: Email:

Contact your local Honor Guard Detachment if you have any questions.

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