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Making Things More “Ceremonialer”

"Ceremonialer" is the term I created as I've watched members of the military, first responders (many who are veterans), and…

7 years ago

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…

8 years ago

Exhibition Color Guard? Consensus Says it’s OK!

I cannot even bring myself to insert a picture of a color guard performing exhibition moves. Instead, here is an…

8 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…

8 years ago

First Overseas DrillMaster Trip

During my 20-year US Air Force Career, I was stationed in three European countries and Japan as well as two…

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…

9 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…

9 years ago

Drill Team Organizational Guidance Examples

Standards. The military is about setting and maintaining standards- even exceeding them. A cadet organization is not different. An extra-curricular…

9 years ago

The “Savard Manual” or “Savards”

A short time ago, Leslie Savard Hamud sent a question to me through my facebook page, The Honor Guard Manual.…

9 years ago

Don’t Break Vertical

When executing facing movements while armed with a rifle, do not break vertical. But, what does that mean? In Regulation Drill,…

9 years ago

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