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Tuck Your Gloves! But, In Your Epaulet?

Some may find this innocuous, but (first responder) ceremonial guardsmen need to maintain a professional image when in uniform before, during…

7 years ago

Firefighter Uniform for the Funeral Procession

I constantly receive questions on here my website and on my social media accounts. I also belong to a couple…

7 years ago

The “Flake Monster” at Obama’s Farewell

It happens to the best. It's called "Flaking" in the Ceremonial World. You hydrate, eat well, exercise and you don't…

7 years ago

Back to Basics

Vince Lombardi, the legendary coach of the Green Bay Packers football team, never liked to lose a game. The team…

7 years ago

The DrillMaster Drill Team Improvement Seminar

JROTC units across the country send drill teams and colors guards to drill competitions for many of the school year's…

7 years ago

The DrillMaster DrillUp! Clinic

I've been teaching in various official capacities since 1986 and since 2009, I've been teaching various elements of what I…

7 years ago

Off to Qatar and South Africa!

Yes, it is true! The DrillMaster has been international for years now, but my travels have not taken me outside…

8 years ago

The Obstacles of a Parade

When I was in AFJROTC ('79-'83), we didn't have scoopers right behind horse entries in a parade. They were the…

8 years ago

Communication and Respect

In the movie, Ghost Busters, Egon Spengler says, “Print is dead.” To some extent, I agree, but words on the…

8 years ago

Firing Party: Stop Taking Aim!

A Firing Party fires a ceremonial Three-Volley salute using modern or traditional rifles (military), shotguns, or pistols (law enforcement). It…

8 years ago

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