A bugler plays Taps at a full honors service in section 67 of Arlington National Cemetery as the leaves changed last week. This bugler is part of the US Army Band, “Pershings Own”. With America’s entrance into World War I and the mobilization of a huge force, there arose a further need for music in the military to provide for ceremonies, parades, concerts, and for the general morale of troops. Today, the US Army Band’s mission is to “provide music throughout the spectrum of military operations, to instill in our soldiers the will to fight and win, foster the support of our citizens, and promote our national interests at home and abroad. One of these missions is to honor veterans through the playing of Taps at military funerals here at Arlington.

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Continue ReadingA bugler plays Taps at a full honors service in section 67 of Arlington National Cemetery as the leaves changed last week. This bugler is part of the US Army Band, “Pershings Own”. With America’s entrance into World War I and the mobilization of a huge force, there arose a further need for music in the military to provide for ceremonies, parades, concerts, and for the general morale of troops. Today, the US Army Band’s mission is to “provide music throughout the spectrum of military operations, to instill in our soldiers the will to fight and win, foster the support of our citizens, and promote our national interests at home and abroad. One of these missions is to honor veterans through the playing of Taps at military funerals here at Arlington.

A bugler plays Taps at a full honors service in section 67 of Arlington National Cemetery as the leaves changed last week. This bugler is part of the US Army Band, “Pershings Own”. With America’s entrance into World War I and the mobilization of a huge force, there arose a further need for music in the military to provide for ceremonies, parades, concerts, and for the general morale of troops. Today, the US Army Band’s mission is to “provide music throughout the spectrum of military operations, to instill in our soldiers the will to fight and win, foster the support of our citizens, and promote our national interests at home and abroad. One of these missions is to honor veterans through the playing of Taps at military funerals here at Arlington.

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Continue ReadingA bugler plays Taps at a full honors service in section 67 of Arlington National Cemetery as the leaves changed last week. This bugler is part of the US Army Band, “Pershings Own”. With America’s entrance into World War I and the mobilization of a huge force, there arose a further need for music in the military to provide for ceremonies, parades, concerts, and for the general morale of troops. Today, the US Army Band’s mission is to “provide music throughout the spectrum of military operations, to instill in our soldiers the will to fight and win, foster the support of our citizens, and promote our national interests at home and abroad. One of these missions is to honor veterans through the playing of Taps at military funerals here at Arlington.

Soldiers from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Caisson Platoon conducted modified military funeral honors with funeral escort for a decorated Veteran earlier this month in section 57 of Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia. In this photo, they lay in wait at McClellan Circle as the last rays creep across Arlington National Cemetery.

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Continue ReadingSoldiers from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Caisson Platoon conducted modified military funeral honors with funeral escort for a decorated Veteran earlier this month in section 57 of Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia. In this photo, they lay in wait at McClellan Circle as the last rays creep across Arlington National Cemetery.

Soldiers from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Caisson Platoon conducted modified military funeral honors with funeral escort for a decorated Veteran earlier this month in section 57 of Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia. In this photo, they lay in wait at McClellan Circle as the last rays creep across Arlington National Cemetery.

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Continue ReadingSoldiers from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Caisson Platoon conducted modified military funeral honors with funeral escort for a decorated Veteran earlier this month in section 57 of Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia. In this photo, they lay in wait at McClellan Circle as the last rays creep across Arlington National Cemetery.

Our flag does not fly because the wind blows it…it flies with the last breath of every soldier who died protecting it.

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Continue ReadingOur flag does not fly because the wind blows it…it flies with the last breath of every soldier who died protecting it.

Our flag does not fly because the wind blows it…it flies with the last breath of every soldier who died protecting it.

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Continue ReadingOur flag does not fly because the wind blows it…it flies with the last breath of every soldier who died protecting it.

A lone space at the Columbarium stands open. A veterans final resting place. No space in Arlington National Cemetery can be bought, they can only be earned through the selfless service and sacrifice of veterans past, present, and future.

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Continue ReadingA lone space at the Columbarium stands open. A veterans final resting place. No space in Arlington National Cemetery can be bought, they can only be earned through the selfless service and sacrifice of veterans past, present, and future.

A lone space at the Columbarium stands open. A veterans final resting place. No space in Arlington National Cemetery can be bought, they can only be earned through the selfless service and sacrifice of veterans past, present, and future.

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Continue ReadingA lone space at the Columbarium stands open. A veterans final resting place. No space in Arlington National Cemetery can be bought, they can only be earned through the selfless service and sacrifice of veterans past, present, and future.

Members of the US Army Old Guard stand outside of the Old Post Chapel on Fort Myer preparing for a Full Honors Mission in the pouring rain.

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Continue ReadingMembers of the US Army Old Guard stand outside of the Old Post Chapel on Fort Myer preparing for a Full Honors Mission in the pouring rain.

Members of the US Army Old Guard stand outside of the Old Post Chapel on Fort Myer preparing for a Full Honors Mission in the pouring rain.

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Continue ReadingMembers of the US Army Old Guard stand outside of the Old Post Chapel on Fort Myer preparing for a Full Honors Mission in the pouring rain.