Topeka (WIBW) - A Kansas Army National Guard team is heading to Arlington, Virginia where it will match up against seven other units in a national competition.

Judges will compare all aspects of their teamwork in providing funeral honors, from appearance to the precision of the ceremonial drills.

The competition helps the National Guard bureau maintain a standardized program nationwide.

Members say each ceremony in unique.

Every veteran is entitled to full military burial honors for free. It is a privilege that extends to reserve and national guard members as well.

The team says it attends around 60 funerals a month, and still manages to train in the meantime.

Team members representing the Kansas National Guard include Sgt. 1st Class Jason Lane, of Iola, 772nd Engineering Company; Staff Sgt. Benjamin L. Aldridge, of Onaga, Detachment 1, 137th Transportation Company; Staff Sgt. Jessie Brinker, of Lawrence, Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 69th Troop Command; Sgt. Jessie J. Lawrence, of Olathe , Company E, 2nd Combined Arms Battalion, 137th Infantry Regiment; Sgt. Chase A. Taylor, of Stewartsville, Mo, 2nd Combined Arms Battalion, 137th Infantry Regiment, Sniper Detachment; Spc. Dru L. Payne, of Topeka, 35th Infantry Division Band; Spc. Kyle R. Simmons, of Topeka, Company A, 2nd Combined Arms Battalion, 137th Infantry Regiment; and Spc. Joseph A. Swann, of Topeka, 35th Infantry Division Band.