There is confusion about placing the American flag at half-staff, using a mourning ribbon, and a few myths. Let’s go over the facts.
How to Properly Mount a Flag on a Flagstaff
Depending on the service, there are two ways to properly mount a flag on a flagstaff. Because I say so? No, because I’ve learned through many years how a flag acts and how it is supposed to look whether carried or posted.
Of Flags and Sharp Objects
Please read All About The Color Guard for complete information on this subject. Can a color team use rifles with bayonets or even use swords or sabers? As the title suggests, flags and sharp objects do not go well together! Never ever, ever, ever put bayonets on rifles or march swords/sabers for a color team! When a color catches the …
To Fringe or Not to Fringe, That is the Question
I originally wrote this in December of 2017. This update, December of 2023, includes links to other articles to help fully explain the issues. Please read about the difference between a flag and a color. According to the US Army, fringe is an honorable enrichment only, not an integral part of the color. As it is attached on the edge, …
Ask the DrillMaster: What are we doing wrong with our color guard?
Question: Since you work with drill teams & know proper flag etiquette, you’re my go-to person on this one. We were told at a national veteran convention by someone from another state that we shouldn’t have an eagle on our state flag staff, only on the US Flag staff. I haven’t found anything about it. Is this accurate? Thanks! B …
Honor Guard Competitions
What is the reason for competing? In the military drill world, a competition has been a means of showing other teams how much hard work has been put into the routine, and I’m not just talking about exhibition drill. Honor guard units compete against each other in funeral ceremonies and the tasks associated with them. Color teams post the colors …
Why Color Teams Should March Shoulder-to-Shoulder and Tuck their Colors
Why Color Teams Should March Shoulder-to-Shoulder and Tuck their Colors
You’ve Got To Be Kidding Me!
The opening ceremony or the first NFL game of the 2012 season. Do you see what is wrong? The colors are reversed… Thank you to firefighter Byan Downie for the picture.
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 …
No Drill Please, We’re British
Actually, the original title doesn’t have the word “drill” in it… For those in the American military drill world who have yet to acquaint themselves with military drill and ceremonies outside of the United States of America, allow me to introduce you to Britain’s Air Training Corps Banner Drill Competition. While it may seem odd (as I noted in the …
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