Monthly Archives: July 2009
“Fire Three Volleys…”
Fire Three Volleys is the command that is issued at a military funeral to honor that veteran’s service to the United States of America. The origins of this tradition date back to the US Civil War when casualties were high … Continue reading
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Tagged 21 GUN SALUTE, 3d Infantry Regiment, Arlington National Cemetery, artillery, civil war, Fire Three Volleys, Guns Platoon, military funeral, Old Guard, Presidential Salute Battery
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A Glorious 4th with the Big Guns of the Old Guard…
Here Comes the Presidential Salute Battery It all began on the Summerall Field of Fort Myer. Four artillery pieces placed – The “Big Guns of the Old Guard” were ready to celebrate America’s birthday in a big way – The … Continue reading
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Tagged 21 GUN SALUTE, 3d Infantry Regiment, 4th of July, 50 Gun Salute, Fire Three Volleys, Guns Platoon, M5, Presidential Salute Battery, Salutes to the Nation, Summerall Field, The Old Guard, US Army, US Capitol, Washington DC, Washington Symphony Orchestra
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