<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[National Honor Guard Society]]></title><description><![CDATA[National Honor Guard Society]]></description><link>https://www.nationalhonorguardsociety.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 01:15:28 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.nationalhonorguardsociety.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Building a National Professional Community for Ceremonial Service]]></title><description><![CDATA[Honor Guard service is built on teamwork. Every successful funeral detail, memorial ceremony, Color Guard presentation, and public tribute depends on individuals who understand their responsibilities, trust one another, and remain committed to a purpose greater than themselves. Yet beyond their own agencies and regions, many Honor Guard members have limited opportunities to connect with others who perform the same specialized work. The National Honor Guard Society seeks to change that by...]]></description><link>https://www.nationalhonorguardsociety.org/post/building-a-national-professional-community-for-ceremonial-service</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3a417f09a309b0078e4d62</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c9d4b5_40a1cf416e974ab78005452a12828530~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bill Owen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Introducing the National Honor Guard Society]]></title><description><![CDATA[Across the United States, Honor Guard members stand at some of the most meaningful moments in the lives of our communities. They honor fallen public servants, support grieving families, present our nation’s colors, participate in civic and sporting events, and preserve traditions that represent dignity, sacrifice, and service. The National Honor Guard Society was created to help strengthen that work. The Society is a national organization dedicated to advancing Honor Guard excellence through...]]></description><link>https://www.nationalhonorguardsociety.org/post/introducing-the-national-honor-guard-society</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3a372972415ea9e53ce32d</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c9d4b5_63a0d2177e724d2dab32cdc6ecd49527~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bill Owen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why National Honor Guard Standards Matter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Honor Guard ceremonies are often measured in minutes, but the meaning they carry can last a lifetime. A funeral detail, memorial service, flag presentation, or final salute may be remembered by a family for decades. Public ceremonies and community events can also shape how an agency, profession, or nation is represented before thousands of people. In those moments, every movement communicates something. Precision communicates preparation. Coordination communicates unity. Professionalism...]]></description><link>https://www.nationalhonorguardsociety.org/post/why-national-honor-guard-standards-matter</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3a40217ae890b9502e6d03</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c9d4b5_6afa1d2501394e8f9794b44388000670~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bill Owen</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>