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Recommended Equipment for a Color Guard

I received such a great question that it spurred me into creating a new tag #DrillMasterRecommends, and writing this article.…

1 year ago

The Flagstaff Spade Marker

When we stand at Order, Parade Rest (Stand at Ease), and Carry (Right Shoulder), the spade should be flat to…

5 years ago

Flagstaff Refurbishing

Flagstaffs can become weathered and lose their original look like the one pictured. That is easily remedied! Well, not easy-easy,…

5 years ago

Replacing the Army Spade Finial

Finial = the topper/ornament of a flagstaff Flagstaff = the guidon staff carried by a color guard member Active Duty…

6 years ago

The Flagpole with Two Halyards and the Intended Direction of Display

DrillMaster explains his helpful term, Intended Direction of Display, when raising flags on a stationary flagpole with two halyards.

10 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

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