Must an event be a formal military occasion to be eligible for a color guard to present the colors?
“Cutting” the Colors
There is a very strange story about a line of flags and members of the military and veterans not being authorized to walk in between them. Most of this is a load of fertilizer that is quite deep.
Folded Flag Salute Protocol
Yes, we want to honor our flag and we should, but…
The Chief Brief
You have an upcoming Line of Duty Death funeral and will be handing the flag to the Sheriff, Police Chief, or Fire Chief who will then hand the folded flag to the next of kin (NOK). What do you say to brief the Chief? Here is something to help you: “Chief, stand at the head of the casket. When I …
The Presidential “Return” Salute
Civilians do not return a salute, they aren’t military. Even a President who served in any branch of the US military, serves as the civilian head of the Armed Forces as Commander-in-Chief. It’s getting worse with each regime.
The Wrong Flag at the Wrong Time in the Wrong Place
DrillMaster addresses the thin Line flag raising in Cincinnati, OH.
The Why of the Military Color Guard – Regulations
The first in the series! DrillMaster explains why there are certain requirements for military color guards.
Color Guard Performance “Factors”
As much as I am a “by-the-book” Airman, I know there are times when certain organizations must adapt and overcome and follow the spirit of the regulations rather than the letter. Speaking of letters. Below, is the text of an email from a friend of mine, MSgt Vincent Liddle of Warren Central High School MCJROTC. I was surprised to wake …
The Half-Staff, Half-Mast, and Mourning Ribbon DrillMaster Study
There is confusion about placing the American flag at half-staff, using a mourning ribbon, and a few myths. Let’s go over the facts.
Color Guard Flag Protocol
There is so much information to learn when it comes to flag protocol. A flag is called a color when posted in a stand and carried by a color guard.