: an honor guard for the colors of an organization
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Escorted by a color guard and motorcycle squadron, the impressive procession moved slowly toward the National Archives Building, crowds lining the streets to watch.—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026 Among them were five of six members of the color guard that bore the regimental flag.—Bill Steiden, Des Moines Register, 24 Mar. 2026 Police and firefighters are at the head of the procession, joined by color guards from the American Legion and VFW and the Firefighters Highland Guard of Naperville.—Annie Alleman, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026 The color guard came from San Diego High School’s Junior ROTC program.—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for color guard