Honor Guards Of America

12/21/2024

Three different sizes of spade finials and different sizes of middle screw joint. ⚠️Be careful of what you buy and when you make that purchase, that should lock you into that vendor - always buy from the same company so that you get the same equipment even years later.

The small middle screw joint is definitely not as good as the longer one because the shorter one only has one set of screws to hold it. The longer one has two sets that cross each other going N-S and W-E for a much more secure hold.

Glendale.com has military standard flagstaffs in the correct lengths. I don't get anything from them for mentioning, I just like what they offer and it's always consistent.

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12/07/2024

Elbows up! To ensure that you can properly charge an M1 Garand or an M14, having that elbow flared is going to save that elbow and engage the muscles of the shoulder. Dropping the elbow puts more stress on the elbow.

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04/29/2024

"There can only be one American flag at a ceremony." That is a myth. General MacArthur had a personal preference for only one flag at ceremonies in which he took part. That's it. You can have dozens, just like this massing of the colors!

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04/20/2024

If you wouldn't mind sending me a story or two, I would appreciate it very much!

This is my new project that will simmer on a back burner for a couple of years as I gather stories from you! The strange or awesome stuff that happened in a ceremony or event like the BHG Airman who lost her shoe in a grave pit and had to leave it as she marched away wearing only one shoe. I have more, but I want to hear from all of you.

Send your story with your name and rank at the time of the story. Active Duty, Reserve, Guard, first responder honor guard members, and cadets/explorers - everyone. If you have a photo, even better!

You get the credit, I publish the book, and the proceeds go to properly equipping color guards in Sea Cadets, Civil Air Patrol, Young Marines, explorers, and JROTC.

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04/04/2024

Speaking of , the is required when there is a REASON that the flag cannot be popped to horizontal. A wall, flowers, overhang, or something that is in the way is that reason. Tilting the flag is NOT part of the flag fold. The Flag Code, TC 3-21.5, MCO 5060.20, and AFI 34-1201 all explain the process.

These two have ZERO REASON to tilt the flag and no one should be standing and saluting. This is just Marines trying to be because the deceased was such a great guy that he deserves more and "better".

Each vet deserves what is authorized without the constant "Bigger! Better! More!" thought process. Just follow the standards and everything will be just fine.

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11/10/2023

With Veterans Day right around the corner, the timing for today's DrillMaster article is perfect. Written by , this article educates the reader on service departmental and novelty flags. Just because a flag says "Army" on it, doesn't mean it's OK to officially display or carry, and that goes for all the armed services. Really good things to know here! Thanks DeVaughn!

Here's the link: https://thedrillmaster.org/2023/11/10/difference-between-official-military-department-flags-and-novelty-military-flags/



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Difference Between Official Military Department Flags and Novelty Military Flags DrillMaster November 10, 2023 Color Guard, Color Guard/Color Team, DrillCenter News Leave a Comment This article will help you understanding the difference between official military departmental flags and novelty milita...

10/31/2023

and DON'T fold a fringed flag into a triangle. These flags are folded in half lengthwise twice and draped over a hanger. Store it just like that, not folded any more than that. That's it. Make sure your hanger isn't just a thin piece of wire.

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10/11/2023

My office this week is cool! Ladder trucks, pumpers, ambulances.

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10/03/2023

I received a message a short time ago regarding cadets taking part in the funeral of a civilian adult who was a member of Civil Air Patrol. This applies not only to CAP but also NSCC, and CGA (CGA has some interaction with the Sea Scout program). To read the article, click on the link in my profile and and then Blog. Here's the link: https://thedrillmaster.org/2023/10/03/civil-air-patrol-naval-sea-cadet-corps-or-coast-guard-auxiliary-member-funeral/

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Civil Air Patrol, Naval Sea Cadet Corps, or Coast Guard Auxiliary Member Funeral DrillMaster October 3, 2023 Color Guard/Color Team, Honor Guard Leave a Comment I received a message a short time ago regarding cadets taking part in the funeral of a civilian adult who was a member of Civil Air Patrol....

09/17/2023

SSgt. Esteller, 423rd ABG BHG NCOIC, is dressing the US flag during a change of command ceremony at RAF Croughton, UK.

The USAF has pushed responsibility down since its beginning. What eventually happens is that it goes too far. BHGs used to be run by seasoned NCOs at the MSgt and TSgt level. That's starting to fade as I meet different program leaders at the SSgt level.

They rotate through the position in a couple of years, which is not enough time to fully learn and implement all the requirements of the job, but can be a start. However, the replacement usually doesn't heed all the knowledge passed on and nothing improves. There's also the stupidity of the military's "Do more with less!" that began in 1990 and has been regurgitated since. Barely enough personnel to do a congressionally mandated job.

❌You CANNOT carry the British, or any other foreign national flag, per DoD Instruction 5410.19 Vol 4, unless a British government official takes an active role in the ceremony.

That means you must now have a full set of colors displayed on stage with the British flag and the color guard perform a show-n-go.

❌Your shoulder cord shaker knot is not secured. ❌Your silver chin strap is not grounded. ❌Your black chin strap is facing the wrong way. ❌The gloves with the silly velcro strap are not authorized. Honor Guard gloves with the long wrist are what you wear. ⭐The flag is draped correctly to the right.




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09/17/2023

The American flag held here is a commemorative flag that made it's way around the Department of Homeland Security. So why turn this into a pseudo color guard when the requirements aren't met in the first place?

The flag is on a short staff that is made for display from the side of a building in one of those mounts that has one or two positions for the staff. That tells us that guards with rifles are not necessary. ❌The slings are mounted through the . ❌Left "guard", your right hand is too high with your elbow bent.

Why hold a Department of the Interior flag in the same line to the right of the American flag? Why the placement of a bugler in the center of the formation?

Everyone could have lined up for a nice photo with the commemorative flag and left every other piece of equipment out and avoided some very strange issues. This just doesn't make sense.

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06/28/2023

The DrillMaster now has eleven Certified DrillMasters!

This page lists the bios of educated and certified DrillMasters. Certification comes in regulation drill with endorsements in exhibition and ceremonial drill and adjudication.