Air Force Instruction 34-501, Mortuary Affairs mandates a team of 20 members for active duty funerals and teams of 2 members for retiree and veteran funerals. For the honor guard to support a funeral, submit an Honors Request Form with all pertinent information, along with a copy of the deceased members DD214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty , showing honorable service. If a DD214 is not submitted, honors cannot be performed. In cases where a DD214 is not available contact the National Archives to obtain a certificate of Military Service.

To request funeral honors, Honors Request Forms should be e-mailed to 319FSS.HG@us.af.mil. Click here for a copy of the request form. All submitted documents will be verified and confirmed via phone/email. To guarantee support, please provide documentation no later than 48 hours prior to the requested honors time.