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Georgia National Guard

Military Funeral Honors




Types Of Honors



Veteran Honors

Directed for eligible deceased veterans. The ceremony may consist of two personnel to conduct the sounding of TAPS, military flag fold, and presentation of the flag to the primary/ designated next of kin.

Soldier playing taps
Soldier handing folded flag to family member
Military casket being pulled by a caisson




Full Honors

Directed for eligible Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients, retired Service Members, and Service Member that died while on duty. The ceremony may consist of seven to nine personnel to conduct veteran honors, rifle volley, or pallbearers.

Soldier playing taps
Soldier handing folded flag to family member
Military casket being pulled by a caisson