joint service

The Three “Joints” Plus One

There are essentially three types of joint arrangements for the uniformed organizations in the US government. While this is not…

1 year ago

The Why of the Color Guard: Joint Armed Forces Flags

Joint active duty color guards follow guidance set forth in TC 3-21.5 or MCO 5060.20, depending on the senior service…

2 years ago

Joint Service – Separated

I received a great question the other day. Why are the color guards at the Pentagon and sometimes at the…

2 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

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