News>Sheppard AFB Honor Guard presents the colors in the World Series
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The Sheppard Air Force Base Honor Guard presented the colors at game four of the World Series Oct. 23, 2011, at the Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, for a crowd of 50,000. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo/Ben Coker)
by Capt. Brittany Martin
82nd Training Wing Public Affairs
10/26/2011 - SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFNS) -- The Sheppard Air Force Base Honor Guard presented the colors at game four of the World Series Oct. 23, at the Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, in front of a crowd of 50,000.
The team, managed by Tech. Sgt. Kevin Thornhill, presented the colors for the Texas Rangers at a home game earlier in the season. Reportedly, it was the largest colors team to date. Their performance left an impression, officials said, and they were invited back to present the colors at one game in each round of the playoffs.
When the Rangers advanced to the World Series, the Sheppard Honor Guard was asked to present the colors at game four.
"It was awesome; it was an experience," Thornhill said. "The team was spot on. It was the best we've done there yet."
The presentation of the colors at the World Series marks the last game for the honor guard with the Rangers this year, but there is already talk of including the Honor Guard in pre-game presentations next year, officials said.
"They really do deserve to come out here and showcase their skills and professionalism in front of such a large crowd," Thornhill told KFDX during a practice in preparation for the World Series game.
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9/25/2012 11:37:40 PM ET Dear SirMa'amMy Color Guard of the Leadership Cadet Command course at Garcia Middle School in Dallas would love the opportunity to presentt the colors at a Rangers game. I am Retired Army MSG John Cohen LCC Instructor at Garcia Middle School. I am unsure of the process but who is the POC for requesting an opportunity like this for my cadets at a Rangers Game The sole purpose would be to support their leadership and educational endeavors in LCCJROTC. Thank you for your response.Best RegardsJohn CohenMSG Ret US ArmyLCC InstructorGarcia Middle SchoolP 972-502-5500
