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The Loss of “Specialness”

Certain things, when they become ubiquitous, can lose their special quality.

4 years ago

“Happy” Memorial Day

DrillMaster explains a little bit about the idea of Memorial Day.

4 years ago

To the Rear March Official and Unofficial Techniques

DrillMaster explains To the Rear March for Marine Corps, Navy, Coast Guard, Sea Cadets, Sea Scouts, MCJROTC, NJROTC, CGJROTC, and…

4 years ago

“Flag Flip”

"Flag Flip" is something that is a bit difficult to explain so, I made a short video.

4 years ago

The Benefits of Military Drill

DrillMaster explains the numerous benefits of military drill and ceremonies.

4 years ago

All About The Flag and Color

This article used to be All About Flag Sizes that I wrote back in 2013 but I felt it needed…

4 years ago

The Military Hand Salute

This article originally published on Dec 30, 2014 under the title, When in Doubt, Salute! This is the second update…

5 years ago

The American Flag at Half-Staff and Half-Mast

Staff = a flagpole on land.Mast = a flagpole on a ship at sea or on a Marine Corps, Navy,…

5 years ago

Flagstaff Refurbishing

Flagstaffs can become weathered and lose their original look like the one pictured. That is easily remedied! Well, not easy-easy,…

5 years ago

Color Guard Flag Protocol

There is so much information to learn when it comes to flag protocol. A flag is called a color when…

5 years ago

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