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The American Flag at Half-Staff and Half-Mast, a DrillMaster Study

There is confusion about placing the American flag at half-staff and a few myths. Let's go over the facts.

5 years ago

How to Properly Mount a Flag on a Flagstaff

Depending on the service, there are two ways to properly mount a flag on a flagstaff. Because I say so?…

7 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…

7 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…

7 years ago

Ask the DrillMaster: What are we doing wrong with our color guard?

Question: Since you work with drill teams & know proper flag etiquette, you're my go-to person on this one. We…

11 years ago

Honor Guard Competitions

What is the reason for competing? In the military drill world, a competition has been a means of showing other…

11 years ago

Why Color Teams Should March Shoulder-to-Shoulder and Tuck their Colors

Why Color Teams Should March Shoulder-to-Shoulder and Tuck their Colors

12 years ago

American Flag in Center of 5-Man Color Team?

This is another picture where I just have my palm smack my forehead in disbelief. This formation is not allowed…

12 years ago

You’ve Got To Be Kidding Me!

The opening ceremony or the first NFL game of the 2012 season. Do you see what is wrong? The colors…

12 years ago

Honor Guard Epitome of Standard During CSAF Transition

by Senior Airman Lindsey A. Porter 11th Wing Public Affairs 8/10/2012 - JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md.  -- Don't move. Don't move a single…

12 years ago

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