Setting the standards Published Feb. 19, 2010 By Lance Cpl. Alisa Helin Armed Forces Network - Okinawa KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- In May of 1948, the Air Force Headquarters Command created an elite ceremonial unit comparable to what the other services had at the time, establishing the first base honor guard at Bolling Air Force Base in Washington, D.C. Since 1948 the team has been emphasizing the importance of military customs and courtesies, dress and appearance, and drill and ceremonies across the world. Lance Corporal Alisa Helin follows one Kadena Airman as he prepares for his greatest test: to join the base honor guard and to represent his fellow Airmen... For the broadcast story click here.