Color Guard/Color Team

Responding To Your Own Commands

Commanders for Parade Staff, Flag Detail, and Color Guard, do not come to Attention (from Parade Rest) to call their…

4 weeks ago

“Cherry Picking”

I've been told twice in two days that I "cherry pick" information. In one instance it was purely an insult,…

3 months ago

The Bad JROTC Color Guard Routine

JROTC does not have consistency or uniformity for the most part. While there are some adequate routines for competitions, none…

4 months ago

The History of Fringe

Theories abound about the flag, the fringe, the finial, and even the direction the flag is displayed. It's a but…

4 months ago

A DrillMaster Study on Present Arms with a Rifle

You really need to read this to better understand the techniques required for Present. The service rifle changes over time…

5 months ago

The Chinese Official State Visit

I received numerous questions about the leader of communist China visiting the US and having Presidential Honor Guard members holding…

6 months ago

Difference Between Official Military Department Flags and Novelty Military Flags

This article will help you understanding the difference between official military departmental flags and novelty military flags. Flags have always…

6 months ago

The Colors Presentation That Never Happened

Mrs. DrillMaster and I were stationed at Spangdahlem Air Base from 2009-2011. Her last base before retiring while I was…

7 months ago

Civil Air Patrol, Naval Sea Cadet Corps, or Coast Guard Auxiliary Member Funeral

I received a message a short time ago regarding cadets taking part in the funeral of a civilian adult who…

7 months ago

Severe Ignorance Concerning the Color Guard

I wrote the article, All About "Color Guard" and "Color Team" (please read it, it will help you understand this…

8 months ago

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