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The Honor Guard Equipment Checklist

These are suggestions for your team. Ceremonial Equipment 9.5' flagstaffs with spade finial 4' x 5.5' (4' x 6') Indoor/Parade…

7 years ago

The “Ownership” Style of Leadership

There really isn't a style of leadership called the "Ownership Style", it is the best way I have found to…

7 years ago

The “Flake Monster” at Obama’s Farewell

It happens to the best. It's called "Flaking" in the Ceremonial World. You hydrate, eat well, exercise and you don't…

7 years ago

When to Drape the Deceased

My firefighting friends in California had a great question for me. Here are my thoughts. What a tragedy to lose…

8 years ago

The Misplaced Respect of Stars For Our Troops

A while back I noticed pictures of scouts (male and female) cutting the canton (blue field) from American flags readying…

8 years ago

Communication and Respect

In the movie, Ghost Busters, Egon Spengler says, “Print is dead.” To some extent, I agree, but words on the…

8 years ago

Military Drill Experts

DrillMaster explains what the military develops and why.

8 years ago

JROTC Drill Team Issues

DrillMaster, My name is John and I was selected to be the drill commander for this year. It's only been…

8 years ago

Leadership: Parent, Adult, Child

I am publishing this article to help everyone, but it is specifically for one young man who I have known…

8 years ago

Color Guard Part 1: Preventing “Flag Wrap”

In competition, (A & AF) JROTC color teams must follow their service drill and ceremonies manual to the letter, for…

8 years ago

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