Honor Guard

Information for honor guard units from The Drillmaster

A DrillMaster Study of The Cupped Hand

The US military did not consider the hands until the early 1900s and at that time the description has an…

3 months ago

Mistakes that Pallbearers Deal With

Funeral directors and and cemetery caretakers have a big responsibility to ensure funeral honors can happen without a hitch. That…

3 months ago

The Joint Military/First Responder Funeral

I speak with law enforcement officers and firefighters around the country on all matters of drill and ceremonies. This crops…

7 months ago

FL Public Service Assoc. Cadet Honor Guard Competition

What a great day! Too bad other schools don't join in on the learning! Atlantic Community High School LEO High…

7 months ago

“Cultured” Honor

Pearls are expensive and fairly rare. That's why cultured pearls came about. A pearl is made by an oyster that…

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…

1 year ago

Do Honor Guards Have the Same Rules?

Honor guard units do have the same rules. They are made up of different ceremonial elements.

1 year ago

What is the Position of Attention?

Versión en español a continuación. Description This isn't a complete definition, it's to give us an idea of what we…

1 year ago

What Makes a “Military Uniform”?

Military uniforms grew out of fashion preferred by French Nobility of the 17th Century

1 year ago

Joint Service – Separated

I received a great question the other day. Why are the color guards at the Pentagon and sometimes at the…

2 years ago

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