Military Funeral Honors references for US military members, both human and Military Working Dogs.
Tribal Nation Flag Protocol
I received a message this morning that is perfect to help others understand this subject that many just don’t want to deal with. I’m dealing.
The OTHER Unarmed Color Guard
Its coming. The threat of taking rifles from JROTC cadets. Information is going to be paramount in the ability to educate others.
The Color Guard is Not First
Wait a minute, the colors are always first in everything, everywhere, and every time! I know that because I heard it somewhere at some time in the past and it must be true. I just know it. So, as you encounter some cognitive dissonance while reading that the color guard is not always first in line, rest assured you are …
The Why of the Military Color Guard – Precedence and Command
I know the precedence of the military, I know who is supposed to command in multi- or joint-service situations, and I understand what technique takes precedence in those situations, but how can I explain this and point to where it’s written?
Flag Orientation on the Casket
There is a proper way to place the flag on the casket and we will look at purely the orientation and not how to place it or the procedures for changing it.
Music for a Colors Presentation
What music is played when presenting the colors? That’s the question that has popped up time and again lately. So, let’s answer it.
Flag, Fringe, and Finial Theory
Let’s have a look at the theories that surround the flag: fringe on the flag, the finial, and the flag’s size.
Receiving and Replacing the Colors
Can you please give some insight/clarify paragraph 7.32.3 in AFI 36-2203? Yes, I can!
Feet, Feet, Feet!
DrillMaster explains how he cured his plantar fasciitis: foot pain.