Staff. Sgt. Michael Risse, 28th Honor Guard NCO-in-charge, waits to present an American flag to the next of kin of a World War ll veteran during a funeral at Black Hills National Cemetery in Rapid City, S.D., Sept. 15. The primary mission of the U.S. Air Force Base Honor Guard program is to employ, equip and train Air Force members to provide professional military funeral honors for active duty, retired members and veterans of the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey Hook)