Honor guard
The honor guard was a special detachment of Starfleet crewmembers who provided a ceremonial welcome to visiting dignitaries and a farewell to the dead.

In 2268, the honor guard from the  was summoned to the hangar deck by Pavel Chekov to greet Ambassador Sarek's party. ()

In 2269, an honor guard was summoned for the arrival of Abraham Lincoln aboard the Enterprise. ()

In 2285, an honor guard stood by while Captain Spock's body was fired into space. ()

In 2376, an honor guard stood by while Lieutenant John Kelly's body was fired into space. ()

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