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color guard

American  

noun

color guards plural
  1. the group of persons, as in the armed forces or at military institutions, who carry or escort the flag or colors during parades, reviews, etc.


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Etymology

Origin of color guard

First recorded in 1815–25

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After the color guard and the national anthem, Ruth R. Wisse made her way to the podium to deliver the annual Jefferson Lecture, the nation’s highest honor in the humanities.

From The Wall Street Journal May 22, 2026

On Wednesday, T’Yanna Williams, an 18-year-old member of the color guard, felt her body get heavy after a short rehearsal outside in the sun.

From New York Times Jul. 1, 2023

His heightened stature on the world stage was reflected as soon as he entered the White House grounds, where he was greeted by a color guard lining the driveway.

From Seattle Times Dec. 21, 2022

The event will honor members of the U.S. military, include a flyover, an invocation and benediction, a color guard, and a wreath laying, according to the event organizers.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 11, 2022

The color guard waved its flags to “Barbara Ann.”

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger

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