Welcome to the SAC Elite Guard Association web site. It was my distinct honor along with thousands of others over a fifty year period to be chosen as a member of this distinctive unit.

 The Elite Guard was founded by General Curtis LeMay in 1956 to provide security for the newly build nerve center of SAC Operations. Additionally the guard was tasked with responsibility to perform honors for visiting dignitaries, heads of state, Presidents and visiting Monarch's. Additionally the guard designated a silent drill team which won many awards for their performance and visited many bases and public events to perform their various drills. Additionally they participated in change of command ceremonies along with the weekly change of guard ceremonies that represented the on coming  flight assuming security responsibility from the off going flight.

 The distinctively dressed Elite Guardsman was the first person you met when entering SAC Headquarters. The guards were highly disciplined, and trained to  utilize personal recognition techniques along with extensive training prior to their posting to this sensitive area. Each member was trained in combative arts, marksmanship and attention to their personal appearance and military bearing. Each guard exercised their responsibility and accountability for the security of SAC headquarters without regard to rank or position in a firm and courteous manner.

 While the drill team was disbanded in 1969 due to military personnel requirements the security portion of the Elite Guard continues to serve and has done so for the past 50 years insuring the safety and security of these important resources.

 Welcome to all visitors, former and current Elite guard members.

 Bill Marshall