In the somber process of bringing home our fallen service members, every detail matters. The sight of a flag-draped casket signifies the highest honor a nation can bestow. However, a modern logistical trend is starting to violate the very protocols meant to protect that dignity: the practice of draping the interment flag over the shipping container holding the casket, rather …
The Three Types of Respect
There are three type of respect? And you probably thought there was only one type. I did initially. Thank you very much to my Facebook friends back in 2017 who chimed in giving me their requested feedback for this article. Very interesting! Your job gives you authority. Your behavior gives you respect. Hommer Homteam Smith I need to make one …
Communication and Respect
In the movie, Ghost Busters, Egon Spengler says, “Print is dead.” To some extent, I agree, but words on the screen are alive and well.
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 for the way they are rendering honors during a veteran’s funeral. I received a question from a veteran regarding the procedures he follows- training he received while in the Army- at veteran funerals while he is there as a member …



