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Don Crutch, founder of Honor Guards of America, designated July as the month in which ceremonial guardsmen would be recognized through Honor Guards Day. The first—and only—celebration was held in 2017. This article remembers the man, the observance, and the mission that remains worthy of continuing. A personal note: I have been a manager of the Honor Guards of America …
Armed exhibition drill has been part of military drill for decades. It is exciting, demanding, and when performed well, it shows timing, confidence, coordination, control, and strength. But we need to address the health aspect of an 8.5-pound rifle repeatedly slamming into a teenage body because that is what the activity often rewards. That is the problem. The M1903 rifle, …
I recently received a message and then several more asking for guidance as a veteran on when to salute. So, here is the information.
I have posted about this situation at Texas A&M and have even received the response, “But it’s not a salute.”
When an Airman or Guardian dies, the nation makes a visible promise: no one will be forgotten, and every honor will be rendered with precision, dignity, and certainty.
That promise is not symbolic. It is operational. And today this duty is in danger of not being met.
The American flag and the color guards who present it are familiar sights at parades, sporting events, and civic ceremonies. We stand, place our hands over our hearts, and watch these symbols of national pride with a sense of solemn respect. Yet, the official protocols and history governing these traditions are far more detailed and often counter-intuitive than most people realize.
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I want to take this opportunity to talk about Movement Phasing Phasing for our needs means movement that does not happen at the same time. Probably the easiest way to describe phasing is to talk about heel strikes while marching. See how all three heels will strike the marching surface at three different times? That’s phasing. You are either: In …
This investigation is grounded in a review of five critical articles from prominent news sources—including Stars and Stripes, NBC News, Washington Post, the American Legion, and NPR—which collectively detail a pattern of failures that constitute a betrayal of trust by Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations (AFMAO). This historical record highlights instances of mishandled veteran human remains and failed accountability, unequivocally …
Finished 24 October 2025. I’ve spent years detailing the operational conflicts that are actively undermining the Base Honor Guard program online through my website and social media. This is more than just a turf war; it’s about the legal requirement to preserve a congressional mandate. To download this position paper in PDF, click here. Download the sample suggested DAFI rewrite …