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How Should Multiple Flags be Folded When Taken Down? State Flag Folding

This is for outside flags (attached to a halyard and flown from a pole), not indoor/outdoor flags that are only…

7 years ago

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

American First Responder Joint Service Order

Is this a "thing"? I think so. My reasoning for the research and writing this article is to provide information…

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

The Burial at Sea

Burial at Sea is a long standing maritime tradition and, just like a committal service on land, there are certain…

8 years ago

Creating a Casket Deck

When a firefighter passes, many, if not all of the time an apparatus (fire truck) is used as a caisson.…

8 years ago

The DrillMaster Practice Ceremonial Fire Axe

I thought the name, DrillMaster iAxe or iAx, (like the DrillMaster iDrill Rifle, because you, "I" make it) might just…

8 years ago

All About the Firing Party

DrillMaster explains all about the firing party at a funeral or memorial service.

8 years ago

Weapons Inside a Chapel?

I received an email recently with a dilemma: Hey John, I hope you’re doing well. I had a question for…

8 years ago

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