An American Legion Color Guard is a team of, at minimum, one flag bearer and two rifle guards. The flag bearers will carry the American flag, and possibly, a POW/MIA flag, a state flag, U.S. military service branch flags, and/or American Legion family flags. The Color Guard can march in parades, present the Colors at indoor or outdoor events, or teach flag etiquette in school or community classrooms. In some cases, a Color Guard me be combined with other organizations' Color Guards depending on the event.

An Honor Guard is a team of American Legion Family members that is made available for funeral or memorial services for a departed veteran.   One part of an Honor Guard is the Flag Detail. This detail is responsible for folding the American flag used during the ceremony and presenting the Flag to the veteran's family. The second part of the Honor Guard is the Rifle Squad. The rifle squad is responsible for the 21-gun salute. There may also be a bugler as well that will play T.A.P.S. If available, one or more of the "teams" may be provided by active military units and/or other organizations.