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The “Why” of the Military Color Guard – Air Force and Space Force

Fourth in the series: DrillMaster explains the reasoning behind color guard standards for the Air Force.

4 years ago

The “Why” of the Military Color Guard – Marine Corps, Navy, & Coast Guard

Third in the series: DrillMaster explains the reasoning behind color guard standards for the Marine Corps, Navy, and Coast Guard.

4 years ago

The “Why” of the Military Color Guard – US Army

Second in the series: DrillMaster explains the standards for the US Army color guard.

4 years ago

The “Why” of the Military Color Guard – Regulations

The first in the series! DrillMaster explains why there are certain requirements for military color guards.

4 years ago

More Than One Flag At a Ceremony

"You cannot display more than one flag at a ceremony!" That's one of several urban legends I've heard over the…

5 years ago

Organizing a Massing of the Colors Event

Massed Colors Massed colors, but not the type outlined in the Army and Marine drill and ceremonies manuals. These manuals…

6 years ago

How to Properly Mount a Flag on a Flagstaff

This issue has been on my mind for a little while. I have this outlined in my book, Exhibition Drill…

6 years ago

Of Flags and Sharp Objects

Colors with Bayonets Please read All About The Color Guard for complete information on this subject. Can a color team…

6 years ago

All About Uniform Gloves

White Gloves I constantly see pictures of cadets, Active Duty, Reserve and Guard, and first responder teams wearing gloves that…

6 years ago

To Fringe or Not to Fringe, That is the Question

I originally wrote this in December of 2017. This update, December of 2023, includes links to other articles to help…

6 years ago

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