FYI: Service honor guards are made up of all kinds of different members from all kinds of different military specialties. While the honor guard may have a specialty code (MOS/AFSC), the member’s “real” job is what that Soldier, Marine, Sailor, Airman or Coastie will eventually go back to, unless he/she decides to retrain. If the individual went directly from …
Honor Guard Epitome of Standard During CSAF Transition
by Senior Airman Lindsey A. Porter 11th Wing Public Affairs 8/10/2012 – JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. — Don’t move. Don’t move a single muscle. Hours of drill and ceremony, dress rehearsal and uniform preparation have all come down to this. Don’t move. All eyes are on you. Standing sharp, crisp and motionless, in full U.S. Air Force Honor Guard service dress, you know …
Pieces Parts: M1, M1903 and M14 Drill Rifle, DrillAmerica, Daisy Drill Rifle parts
Pieces Parts: M1, M1903 and M14 Drill Rifle, DrillAmerica, Daisy Drill Rifle parts This is Drill Life: rifles break or lose a screw. Where does a Driller go to find parts for his/her rifle? Need a butt plate for your M1? An upper band with a bayonet lug for your Daisy Drill Rifle? Look no further! If you have a …
Improvisation or What We Call, “Monkey Drill”
In the military drill world improvisation is called “Monkey Drill.” If you ask any Driller who has competed more than once they will probably admit that one of their routines was “Monkeyed,” meaning that they made it up on the spot as they were performing. Angel Solis just finished the Texas Drill Competition (TXDC) and won with a Monkeyed routine. …
Special Report: US Flag Not Dipped During Parade of Nations
That’s right, the American flag was not dipped to the “royal” box during the 2012 Olympics Parade of Nations in London, England. “Disrespect!” you say? Nonsense. Our Flag Code give us the guidance of not dipping the flag. Other countries are different and that’s fine. America not wiping the ground with Old Glory means we hold our flag in high esteem …
“Your uniform makes me uncomfortable.”
DrillMaster explains his uniforms.
The History of the Challenge Coin
Challenge coins surfaced during the WWII era. The practice of carrying a coin designed specifically for a military unit was popular with the Army Special Forces. Carrying the coin at all times and presenting it when “challenged” to prove affiliation with that unit resulted in a number of consequences for those who could not produce a coin; the most popular …
The French Dukes!
Together again, after 30 years! The Dukes never lost a competition. They performed in front of President Richard Nixon — twice. They were invited to perform on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” And they performed in parades and in front of countless crowds across the country. Read more here. And this video is a must see! This story is so cool! …
The American Flag and the 2012 Olympics
The last time the Olympics were held in London, England an international issue arose because the American flag was not dipped to the Queen. You can read about it here. Before this incident, national flags were practically laid on the ground due to a certain individual. Since the incident, the American flag code was changed to read that the American …
The DrillMaster iDrill Rifle!
Drillmaster shows you how to make your own rifle out of wood and gives you the free patterns for an M1 Garand or M1903!