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The Military Hand Salute

This article originally published on Dec 30, 2014 under the title, When in Doubt, Salute! This is the second update…

5 years ago

Service Drill Teams Attend Annual Training Camps

Each year around the end of February and the beginning of March, each of the service drill teams (Army, Marines,…

5 years ago

The Seven Parts of an Exhibition Drill Routine

The Seven Parts of an Exhibition Drill Routine In the article, How to Keep a Drill Team Going, I briefly…

6 years ago

The “Silver Brass” of the Silent Drill Platoon

In the late 1970’s, the number one rifle inspector with the Marine Corps Silent Drill platoon passed on his brass,…

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

How to Halt from Right/Left Step

With me spending 27 years associated with Air Force drill and ceremonies, the Marine Corps style of D&C has always…

7 years ago

First Night Jitters

One's first performance can be a little stressful. Here are some words of wisdom to remember for just that situation.…

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…

7 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…

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

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