military

The Honor Guard and the Suicide

It's been years since I was part of an Airman's Active Duty (full honors) funeral who committed suicide (early 1990s).…

7 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…

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

Creating a Casket Deck

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

7 years ago

The First Responder Ceremonial Uniform

A short time ago, I was sent a uniform question by an Assistant Fire Chief regarding creating the unit's new…

7 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…

7 years ago

All About the Firing Party

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

7 years ago

“Root Step” and Command Pronunciation

When we give commands to a formation, the words and your voice need to have several different attributes (click here…

9 years ago

The 50-Gun Salute

Each July 4th, Independence Day, The US Army Honor Guardat Whipple Field, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, the Presidential Salute Battery…

10 years ago

Ask the DrillMaster: Rendering Respect

It's unfortunate that some zealous and yet so very uninformed veterans and even civilians feel they need to chastise someone…

11 years ago

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