05/13/2026
One day, this could be what a military funeral looks like.
No volunteers.
No rifle salute.
No sounding of Taps.
No flag presentation delivered by someone who understands the weight of that moment because they once wore the uniform themselves.
Across the country, veteran honor guards are facing a serious decline in membership. Many of the men and women who have faithfully carried out these final military rites for decades are aging, while fewer new volunteers are stepping forward to take their place.
If nothing changes, the traditions that have honored our nation’s heroes for generations could begin to disappear.
At Operation Honor Guard, we are working to support honor guards, raise awareness, recruit new members, and help ensure every eligible veteran continues to receive the dignified farewell they earned through service to our country.
Because no veteran should leave this world without honor.
Learn more: www.operationhonorguard.us
