Guarding tradition
Staff Sgt. Carlo Almazan, member of the Yokota Air Base Honor Guard, demonstrates the correct grip for flag carriers at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 13, 2013. When not serving as a ceremonial guardsman, Almazan works as an ear, nose and throat technician with the 374th Surgical Operations Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David Danford/Released)