Chief Master Sgt. Lynn E. Alexander, retired, former
Chief Master Sgt. Lynn E. Alexander, retired, former senior enlisted adviser to the director of the Air National Guard, speaks to more than 400 airmen here, Oct. 31, 2008, who honored Lt. Gen. Craig R. McKinley... More
Gen. Raymond Johns, Air Mobility Command commander,
Gen. Raymond Johns, Air Mobility Command commander, received a surprise greeting the morning of Aug. 20, 2012, with more than 250 Mobility airmen saluting him as he arrived at the Headquarters AMC building at S... More
Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III, director of the Air National
Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III, director of the Air National Guard, is honored at the Order of the Sword ceremony at the Hyatt Regency in Tulsa, Okla., Sept. 28, 2012. The Order of the Sword ceremony is conducted ... More
Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III, director of the Air National
Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III, director of the Air National Guard, is honored at the Order of the Sword ceremony at the Hyatt Regency in Tulsa, Okla., Sept. 28, 2012. The Order of the Sword ceremony is conducted ... More
Gen. Raymond E. Johns Jr., Air Mobility Command commander,
Gen. Raymond E. Johns Jr., Air Mobility Command commander, is presented with an engraved citation by Chief Master Sgt. Terrance Greene, 87th Airbase Wing command chief, during the general's Order of the Sword ... More
Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley (left) accepts
Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley (left) accepts the nomination for induction into the Air Force's Order of the Sword from Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy at a meeting with former chief ma... More
The table of honor sits center of the room during an
The table of honor sits center of the room during an Order of the Sword ceremony held for retired Gen. Norton Schwartz at the Emerald Coast Convention Center on Okaloosa Island, Fla., Feb. 1, 2013. The table of... More
Gen Janet Wolfenbarger Order of the Sword Ceremony
Gen. Janet Wolfenbarger, Air Force Materiel Command commander, is joined by AFMC Command Chief Master Sgt. Michael Warner as she enters her Order of the Sword induction ceremony through a formation of sabers ra... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke, III, director,
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke, III, director, Air National Guard, is presented the Order of the Sword invitation from Chief Master Sgt. James W. Hotaling, command chief master sergeant of the Air Na... More
ANG director accepts Order of the Sword invitation
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke, III, director, Air National Guard, is presented the Order of the Sword invitation from Chief Master Sgt. James W. Hotaling, command chief master sergeant of the Air Na... More
Tech. Sgt. Karla Rodriguez of the Florida Air National
Tech. Sgt. Karla Rodriguez of the Florida Air National Guard, rolls a lint brush over a fellow honor guard member during their practice for the Order of the Sword ceremony at the Renaissance Hotel in Montgomery... More
Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke III, director of the Air
Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke III, director of the Air National Guard, addresses his family, friends and fellow Airmen after being inducted into the Order of the Sword at the Renaissance Hotel in Montgomery, Ala.,... More
Chief Master Sgt. James W. Hotaling, the command chief
Chief Master Sgt. James W. Hotaling, the command chief master sergeant of the Air National Guard, honors Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke III, director of the Air National Guard, as he is inducted into the Order of t... More
Former chief of Air Force Reserve Command, Lt. Gen.
Former chief of Air Force Reserve Command, Lt. Gen. James F. Jackson, greets enlisted members before the Order of the Sword ceremony in his honor at the Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins, Ga., July 13, 2016. ... More
U.S. Air Force Honor Guard members Tech. Sgt. Juan
U.S. Air Force Honor Guard members Tech. Sgt. Juan Garcia and Staff Sgt. Annzen Salvador, both attached to Robins Air Force Base, Ga., carry the ceremonial sword to be put on display as part of the Order of the... More
U.S. Air Force Honor Guard members Tech. Sgt. Juan
U.S. Air Force Honor Guard members Tech. Sgt. Juan Garcia and Staff Sgt. Annzen Salvador, both attached to Robins Air Force Base, Ga., carry the ceremonial sword to be put on display as part of the Order of the... More
Airmen from the 633rd Air Base Wing Honor Guard present
Airmen from the 633rd Air Base Wing Honor Guard present the colors during an Order of the Sword presentation ceremony at the Hampton Roads Convention Center in Hampton, Va., Oct. 27, 2016. The Order of the Swor... More
Hurlburt Field Honor Guard members post the colors
Hurlburt Field Honor Guard members post the colors durign the Order of the Sword ceremony at Hurlburt Field Fla., Nov. 18, 2016. The Order of the Sword is the highest and most prestigious award that can be give... More
Air Commandos sign the Order of the Sword before the
Air Commandos sign the Order of the Sword before the ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Nov. 18, 2016. The ceremony honored Lt. Gen. Brad Heithold, the former commander of the Air Force Special Operations Comman... More
Lt. Gen. Roberson inducted into Order of the Sword
Retired Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson poses in a group photo with Air Education and Training Command Chiefs Sept. 13, 2018 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Roberson was inducted into the Order of the Sword, the most pr... More
Retired Gen. Lori Robinson is joined by the Order of
Retired Gen. Lori Robinson is joined by the Order of the Sword sergeant at arms Chief Master Sgt. Timothy White and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright during the presentation of the general... More
Chief Master Sgt. Andy Kaiser, Air Mobility Command
Chief Master Sgt. Andy Kaiser, Air Mobility Command command chief, invites Gen. Raymond Johns, AMC commander, to an Order of the Sword Ceremony Aug. 20, 2012, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. The Order of the Swor... More
Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III, director of the Air National
Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III, director of the Air National Guard, is honored at the Order of the Sword ceremony at the Hyatt Regency in Tulsa, Okla., Sept. 28, 2012. The Order of the Sword ceremony is conducted ... More
Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III, director of the Air National
Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III, director of the Air National Guard, is honored at the Order of the Sword ceremony at the Hyatt Regency in Tulsa, Okla., Sept. 28, 2012. The Order of the Sword ceremony is conducted ... More
Chief Master Sgt. Terrance Greene, 87th Airbase Wing
Chief Master Sgt. Terrance Greene, 87th Airbase Wing command chief, displays the sword presented to Gen. Raymond E. Johns Jr. during the Order of the Sword ceremony at the Scott Air Force Base Club, Nov. 28, 20... More
Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley (center)
Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley (center) accepts the nomination for induction into the Air Force's Order of the Sword from Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy at a meeting with former chief ... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen salute retired Gen. Norton Schwartz
U.S. Air Force Airmen salute retired Gen. Norton Schwartz and his wife, Susie, as they enter the Emerald Coast Convention Center for an Order of the Sword ceremony, Feb. 1, 2013. The Order of the Sword is an ho... More
The Air National Guard's ceremonial Order of the Sword
The Air National Guard's ceremonial Order of the Sword was on display at Spruance Hall here 1996-2013 at the I. G. Brown Training and Education Center. It's now located in the Air National Guard Readiness Cente... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke, III, director,
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke, III, director, Air National Guard, is presented the Order of the Sword invitation from Chief Master Sgt. James W. Hotaling, command chief master sergeant of the Air Na... More
An Honor Guard member shows off his freshly-shined
An Honor Guard member shows off his freshly-shined ceremonial hat during a practice for the Order of the Sword ceremony held at the Renaissance Hotel in Montgomery, Ala., April 16, 2016. From four states, 25 ho... More
Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke III, director of the Air
Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke III, director of the Air National Guard, addresses his family, friends and fellow Airmen after being inducted into the Order of the Sword at Renaissance Hotel in Montgomery, Ala., Apr... More
Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke III, director of the Air
Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke III, director of the Air National Guard, and Chief Master Sgt. James W. Hotaling, the command chief master sergeant of the Air National Guard, share a laugh during Clarke's induction ... More
Air Force Honor Guard members standby before the Order
Air Force Honor Guard members standby before the Order of the Sword ceremony at the Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins, Ga., July 13, 2016. The Order of the Sword is an honor awarded by noncommisioned officers... More
Gen. Hawk Carlisle, commander of Air Combat Command,
Gen. Hawk Carlisle, commander of Air Combat Command, left, is presented with an Order of the Sword shadowbox by Chief Master Sgt. Jose A. Baraza, 12th Air Force command chief, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz... More
Air Commandos form a cordon duringt an Order of the
Air Commandos form a cordon duringt an Order of the Sword ceremony at Hurlburt Field Fla., Nov. 18, 2016. Heithold is the tenth officer inducted into Air Force Special Operations Command’s Order of the Sword. ... More
Lt. Gen. Brad Heithold, the former commander of the
Lt. Gen. Brad Heithold, the former commander of the Air Force Special Operations Command, smiles while watching a video dedication to him during the Order of the Sword ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Nov. 18,... More
Retired Gen. Lori Robinson is honored with a personal
Retired Gen. Lori Robinson is honored with a personal sword by Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright during a Order of the Sword ceremony at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in downtown San Antonio, Texa... More
Chief Master Sgt. Andy Kaiser, Air Mobility Command
Chief Master Sgt. Andy Kaiser, Air Mobility Command command chief, presents Gen. Raymond Johns, AMC commander, an invitation to an Order of the Sword Ceremony Aug. 20, 2012, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Kaiser... More
Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III, director of the Air National
Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III, director of the Air National Guard, is honored at the Order of the Sword ceremony at the Hyatt Regency in Tulsa, Okla., Sept. 28, 2012. The Order of the Sword ceremony is conducted ... More
Gen. Raymond E. Johns, Air Mobility Command commander,
Gen. Raymond E. Johns, Air Mobility Command commander, is presented with the sword by Chief Master Sgt. Terrance Greene, 87th Airbase Wing command chief, and Chief Master Sgt. Andy Kaiser, Air Mobility Command ... More
A U.S. Air Force airman signs a scroll during an Order
A U.S. Air Force airman signs a scroll during an Order of the Sword ceremony at the Emerald Coast Convention Center on Okaloosa Island, Fla., Feb. 1, 2013. Every person that attended the ceremony was encouraged... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke, III, director,
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke, III, director, Air National Guard, is presented the Order of the Sword invitation from Chief Master Sgt. James W. Hotaling, command chief master sergeant of the Air Na... More
Air National Guard Honor Guard members inspect and
Air National Guard Honor Guard members inspect and perfect their ceremonial sabers for the Order of the Sword ceremony at the Renaissance Hotel in Montgomery, Ala., April 17, 2016. Four states supplied 25 membe... More
Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke III, director of the Air
Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke III, director of the Air National Guard, and Chief Master Sgt. James W. Hotaling, the command chief master sergeant of the Air National Guard, enter the Order of the Sword ceremony be... More
Members of the Enlisted Field Advisory Council present
Members of the Enlisted Field Advisory Council present Lt. Gen. Stanley Clarke III, director of the Air National Guard, with a personal sword as a gift during his induction to the Order of the Sword at the Rena... More
Honor Guard member U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jade
Honor Guard member U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jade Montoya stands by before the Order of the Sword ceremony at the Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins, Ga., July 13, 2016. The Order of the Sword is an honor a... More
Gen. Hawk Carlisle, commander of Air Combat Command,
Gen. Hawk Carlisle, commander of Air Combat Command, gives an acceptance speech during his Order of the Sword presentation ceremony at the Hampton Roads Convention Center in Hampton, Va., Oct. 27, 2016. Carlisl... More
Air Commandos form a cordon duringt an Order of the
Air Commandos form a cordon duringt an Order of the Sword ceremony at Hurlburt Field Fla., Nov. 18, 2016. Heithold is the tenth officer inducted into Air Force Special Operations Command’s Order of the Sword. ... More
Lt. Gen. Brad Heithold, the former commander of the
Lt. Gen. Brad Heithold, the former commander of the Air Force Special Operations Command, smiles while watching a video dedication to him during the Order of the Sword ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Nov. 18,... More
Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright
Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright addresses the crowd during an Order of the Sword ceremony honoring retired Gen. Lori Robinson held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in downtown San Antonio, Texas... More
Gen. Raymond Johns, Air Mobility Command commander,
Gen. Raymond Johns, Air Mobility Command commander, addresses more than 250 airmen from Scott Air Force Base, Ill., who were present for the announcement that Johns’ Order of the Sword nomination was approved A... More
Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III, director of the Air National
Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III, director of the Air National Guard, is honored at the Order of the Sword ceremony at the Hyatt Regency in Tulsa, Okla., Sept. 28, 2012. The Order of the Sword ceremony is conducted ... More
Diana Johns, is presented with an engraved crystal
Diana Johns, is presented with an engraved crystal bowl by Chief Master Sgt. Terrance Greene, 87th Airbase Wing command chief, and Chief Master Sgt. Andy Kaiser, Air Mobility Command command chief, during the O... More
U.S. Air Force retired Gen. Norton Schwartz, followed
U.S. Air Force retired Gen. Norton Schwartz, followed by Chief Master Sgt. William Turner, command chief of Air Force Special Operations Command, walks through a saber cordon during an Order of the Sword ceremo... More
Chief Master Sgt. James W. Hotaling, the command chief
Chief Master Sgt. James W. Hotaling, the command chief master sergeant of the Air National Guard, presents Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke III, director of the Air National Guard, with a scroll signed by the enliste... More
Air National Guard Honor Guard members practice performing
Air National Guard Honor Guard members practice performing the cordon prior to the Order of the Sword ceremony at the Renaissance Hotel in Montgomery, Ala., April 17, 2016. Four states supplied 25 members to p... More
Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke III, director of the Air
Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke III, director of the Air National Guard, smiles at attendees during his induction into the Order of the Sword at the Renaissance Hotel in Montgomery, Ala., April 17, 2016. Clarke is t... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Frances Kness (Ret) sings
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Frances Kness (Ret) sings the national anthem before the Order of the Sword ceremony at the Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins, Ga., July 13, 2016. The Order of the Sword is an honor ... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michelle Hooper, Full Spectrum
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michelle Hooper, Full Spectrum music director, sings during the Order of the Sword cermony at Hampton Roads Convention Center in Hampton, Va., Oct. 27, 2016. The band played a wide ran... More
Hurlburt Field Honor Guard members carry the sword
Hurlburt Field Honor Guard members carry the sword used for the Order of the Sword ceremony at Hurlburt Field Fla., Nov. 18, 2016. The Order of the Sword is the highest and most prestigious award that can be gi... More
The Hurlburt Field Honor Guard presents the colors
The Hurlburt Field Honor Guard presents the colors during an Order of the Sword ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Nov. 18, 2016. The ceremony honored Lt. Gen. Brad Heithold, the former commander of the Air Forc... More
Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright
Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright addresses the crowd during an Order of the Sword ceremony honoring retired Gen. Lori Robinson held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in downtown San Antonio, Texas... More
Gen. Raymond Johns, Air Mobility Command commander,
Gen. Raymond Johns, Air Mobility Command commander, was surprised to be greeted by more than 250 Airmen who saluted him as he arrived at Headquarters AMC the morning of Aug. 20, 2012. The enlisted Airmen of AMC... More
Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III, director of the Air National
Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III, director of the Air National Guard, is honored at the Order of the Sword ceremony at the Hyatt Regency in Tulsa, Okla., Sept. 28, 2012. The Order of the Sword ceremony is conducted ... More
Gen. Raymond E. Johns Jr., Air Mobility Command commander,
Gen. Raymond E. Johns Jr., Air Mobility Command commander, toasts to the Commander in Chief during the Order of the Sword ceremony at the Scott Air Force Base Club, Nov. 28, 2012. The Order of the Sword is a s... More
U.S. Air Force airmen from the Hurlburt Field Honor
U.S. Air Force airmen from the Hurlburt Field Honor Guard post the colors during an Order of the Sword ceremony at the Emerald Coast Convention Center on Okaloosa Island, Fla., Feb. 1, 2013. Only seven other in... More
Chief Master Sgt. James W. Hotaling, the command chief
Chief Master Sgt. James W. Hotaling, the command chief master sergeant of the Air National Guard, pounds the gavel calling the Order of the Sword ceremony to order at the Renaissance Hotel in Montgomery, Ala., ... More
Air National Guard Honor Guard members practice posting
Air National Guard Honor Guard members practice posting the colors for the Order of the Sword ceremony at the Renaissance Hotel in Montgomery, Ala., April 17, 2016. Four states supplied 25 members to perform ce... More
Chief Master Sgt. Brian Wong performs the duties of
Chief Master Sgt. Brian Wong performs the duties of First Sergeant for the Order of the Sword ceremony in honor of the former commander of Air Force Reserve Command, Lt. Gen. James F. Jackson, sitting in the ba... More
The U.S. Air Force Hertiage of America Band's high-energy
The U.S. Air Force Hertiage of America Band's high-energy ensemble, Full Spectrum, played during the Order of the Sword ceremony at the Hampton Roads Convention Center in Hampton, Va., Oct. 27, 2016. The band e... More
Hurlburt Field Honor Guard members carry the sword
Hurlburt Field Honor Guard members carry the sword used for the Order of the Sword ceremony at Hurlburt Field Fla., Nov. 18, 2016. The Order of the Sword is the highest and most prestigious award that can be gi... More
Hurlburt Field Honor Guard members carry the sword
Hurlburt Field Honor Guard members carry the sword used for the Order of the Sword ceremony at Hurlburt Field Fla., Nov. 18, 2016. The Order of the Sword is the highest and most prestigious award that can be gi... More
Retired Gen. Lori Robinson addresses the crowd during
Retired Gen. Lori Robinson addresses the crowd during her Order of the Sword ceremony held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in downtown San Antonio, Texas, Aug. 25, 2019. Robinson served as commander of the United Stat... More
Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III, director of the Air National
Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III, director of the Air National Guard, is honored at the Order of the Sword ceremony at the Hyatt Regency in Tulsa, Okla., Sept. 28, 2012. The Order of the Sword ceremony is conducted ... More
Gen. Raymond E. Johns Jr., Air Mobility Command commander,
Gen. Raymond E. Johns Jr., Air Mobility Command commander, speaks to the audience about the importance of Airmen during the Order of the Sword ceremony at the Scott Air Force Base Club, Nov. 28, 2012. The Orde... More
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. William Turner, command
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. William Turner, command chief of Air Force Special Operations Command, speaks about retired Gen. Norton Schwartz during an Order of the Sword ceremony at the Emerald Coast Conve... More
Members of the Air National Guard's Enlisted Field
Members of the Air National Guard's Enlisted Field Advisory Council present Lt. Gen. Stanley Clarke III, director of the Air National Guard, with the ceremonial sword during his induction to the Order of the Sw... More
Former chief of Air Force Reserve Command, Lt. Gen.
Former chief of Air Force Reserve Command, Lt. Gen. James F. Jackson and his wife Barbara, pose for a picture with an Airman during the Order of the Sword ceremony in his honor at the Museum of Aviation in Warn... More
Chiefs present a sword to Lt. Gen. Brad Heithold,the
Chiefs present a sword to Lt. Gen. Brad Heithold,the former commander of the Air Force Special Operations Command, as part the Order of the Sword ceremony at Hurlburt Field Fla., Nov. 18, 2016. Heithold is the ... More
Retired Gen. Lori Robinson addresses the crowd during
Retired Gen. Lori Robinson addresses the crowd during her Order of the Sword ceremony held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in downtown San Antonio, Texas, Aug. 25, 2019. Robinson served as commander of the United Stat... More
Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III, director of the Air National
Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III, director of the Air National Guard, is honored at the Order of the Sword ceremony at the Hyatt Regency in Tulsa, Okla., Sept. 28, 2012. The Order of the Sword ceremony is conducted ... More
Gen. Raymond E. Johns Jr., Air Mobility Command commander,
Gen. Raymond E. Johns Jr., Air Mobility Command commander, is presented with a scroll of signatures during his Order of the Sword ceremony at the Scott Air Force Base Club, Nov. 28, 2012. The Order of the Sword... More
U.S. Air Force airmen from the Hurlburt Field Honor
U.S. Air Force airmen from the Hurlburt Field Honor Guard place the Air Force Special Operations Command ceremonial sword into place during an Order of the Sword ceremony at the Emerald Coast Convention Center ... More
Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke III, director of the Air
Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke III, director of the Air National Guard, and Chief Master Sgt. James W. Hotaling, the command chief master sergeant of the Air National Guard, stand together as the ceremonial sword i... More
Former chief of Air Force Reserve Command, Lt. Gen.
Former chief of Air Force Reserve Command, Lt. Gen. James F. Jackson and his wife Barbara, pose for pictures with enlisted members before the Order of the Sword ceremony in his honor at the Museum of Aviation i... More
Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III, director of the Air National
Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III, director of the Air National Guard, is honored at the Order of the Sword ceremony at the Hyatt Regency in Tulsa, Okla., Sept. 28, 2012. The Order of the Sword ceremony is conducted ... More
Chief Master Sgt. Andy Kaiser, Air Mobility Command
Chief Master Sgt. Andy Kaiser, Air Mobility Command command chief, is greeted by the owner of the limousine company prior to the Order of the Sword ceremony at the Scott Air Force Base Club, Nov. 28, 2012. The ... More
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Bruce Nixon, command
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Bruce Nixon, command chief of 24th Special Operations Wing, holds the Proclamation of the Air Force Special Operations Command Order of the Sword during a ceremony held for reti... More
Winfred Johnson, broadcaster with Air Force Reserve
Winfred Johnson, broadcaster with Air Force Reserve Command Public Affairs, documents the Order of the Sword ceremony near a SR-71 Blackbird aircraft at the Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins, Ga., July 13, 20... More
A limousine is parked out front of the Air Mobility
A limousine is parked out front of the Air Mobility Command headquarters building to pick up Chief Master Sgt. Kaiser, AMC command chief, prior to the Order of the Sword ceremony at the Scott Air Force Base Clu... More
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Bruce Nixon, command
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Bruce Nixon, command chief of 24th Special Operations Wing, holds the sword that was presented to retired Gen. Norton Schwartz during an Order of the Sword ceremony at the Emera... More
Members of the Enlisted Field Advisory Council present
Members of the Enlisted Field Advisory Council present Lt. Gen. Stanley Clarke III, director of the Air National Guard, with the ceremonial sword during his induction to the Order of the Sword at the Renaissanc... More
U.S. Air Force Honor Guard members Tech. Sgt. Juan
U.S. Air Force Honor Guard members Tech. Sgt. Juan Garcia and Staff Sgt. Annzen Salvador carry the sword used for the Order of the Sword ceremony at the Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins, Ga., July 13, 2016. ... More
Chief Master Sgt. Marty Anderson, 375th Air Mobility
Chief Master Sgt. Marty Anderson, 375th Air Mobility Wing command chief, renders a salute as Gen. Raymond E. Johns Jr., Air Mobility Command commander, as he arrives to the Order of the Sword ceremony at the Sc... More
All members attending the Order of the Sword ceremony
All members attending the Order of the Sword ceremony for retired Gen. Norton Schwartz raise their glasses for a toast at the Emerald Coast Convention Center on Okaloosa Island, Fla., Feb. 1, 2013. More than 60... More
Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke III, director of the Air
Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke III, director of the Air National Guard, and Rebecca Clarke greet Airmen as they enter the Order of the Sword induction ceremony at the Renaissance Hotel in Montgomery, Ala., April 17... More
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ruthe Flores performs
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ruthe Flores performs her duties as Duty Sergeant for the Order of the Sword ceremony at the Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins, Ga., July 13, 2016. The Order of the Sword is a... More
Chief Master Sgt. Marty Anderson, 375th Air Mobility
Chief Master Sgt. Marty Anderson, 375th Air Mobility Wing command chief, greets Gen. Raymond E. Johns Jr., Air Mobility Command commander, as he arrives to the Order of the Sword ceremony at the Scott Air Force... More
Retired Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force (No. 9)
Retired Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force (No. 9) James Binnicker speaks during an Order of the Sword ceremony to honor retired Gen. Norton Schwartz at the Emerald Coast Convention Center on Okaloosa Island, F... More
Chief Master Sgt. James W. Hotaling, the command chief
Chief Master Sgt. James W. Hotaling, the command chief master sergeant of the Air National Guard, toasts Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke III, director of the Air National Guard, during his Order of the Sword inducti... More