Category: Honor Guard
Honor Behind the Guard – Lora Hodges
First and foremost, I am the proud mother of two incredible grown children and their spouses: Zach and Anna, Peyton and Andrew. I am also Nonna to my granddaughter, McKinley, and my grandson, Augustus, who is expected in October 2026, and I am grateful to share my life with my longtime partner, Steven Bainbridge. As […]
Honor Behind the Guard – Tania Arguello
Good afternoon, everyone, my name is Tania Arguello. I am a Lieutenant with the Nevada Department of Corrections in Carson City Nevada. I have been with the department since October 1996. I began my career as a Forensic Specialist, working in the medical and mental health department at the Regional Medical Facility. During my tenure […]
Train Where History Lives: Join the CPOF National Honor Guard Training in Attica
Honor Guard service is more than ceremony—it is a commitment to preserving tradition, honoring sacrifice, and representing the correctional profession with the highest level of dignity and professionalism. The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation invites Honor Guard teams from across the country to participate in a special Honor Guard Training on Saturday, September 12, 2026, in […]
Honor Behind the Guard – Shauntia Brown
Hey Y’all, I’m Shauntia Brown, a Sergeant with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office (Jail Division) in Memphis, Tennessee. My commitment to the correctional profession is rooted not only in my own service but also in a deep family legacy shaped by generations who served honorably in the United States Army, Air Force, and Navy. Growing […]
Honor Behind the Guard – William Stranahan
Hello, my name is William Stranahan. I began my Correction Career on June 28, 1982, working in Attica State Prison. Initially, I was assigned to the Special Housing Unit and remained there for ten years. I then became a Training Relief Officer and finally a facility-in-service Training Officer. In 1984, I applied and was appointed […]
Honor Behind the Badge – Antonio Perez
Officer Antonio Perez started his career in corrections in 2008 for the New Jersey Department of Corrections as the first member of law enforcement in his family. His first honor guard detail would be only seven months later for the Fred Baker memorial service at Bayside State Prison. Since then, Officer Perez has had the […]
Precision, Honor, and Commitment: CPOF Honor Guard Members Complete Advanced Training in Rhode Island
At the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation, the National Honor Guard represents the highest standards of professionalism, discipline, and respect. Every movement, every command, and every ceremony reflects a deep commitment to honoring those who have served—and those we have lost. On April 17, Lieutenant Robert Dunn and Correction Officer Antonio Perez proudly represented the CPOF […]
The Honor Behind the Guard – Steven Perrine
Hello, my name is Steven Perrine. I commenced my career with the Oregon Department of Corrections in 1995 and retired in 2020. Over the span of 25 years in service, I held various positions on several specialized teams and instructor training roles, including: serving on the Oregon Department of Corrections Honor Guard team for 15 […]
CSP–Solano Honor Guard Joins CPOF Honor Guard for Training Day
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF) recently welcomed members of the Honor Guard team from California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s California State Prison, Solano, for a day of Honor Guard training and collaboration at the CPOF headquarters. Honor Guard teams play a critical role in honoring correctional professionals who have fallen in the line […]
The Honor Behind the Guard – Michael Hire
Hello, my name is Michael Hire. I started my career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) in 2000 at the age of 25 as a Corrections Officer at the Chillicothe Correctional Institution (CCI) in Chillicothe, OH. By this time, I was already in my 7th year with the Ohio Army National Guard […]
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