Category Archives: military
“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
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
GOLDEN KNIGHTS US ARMY PARACHUTE TEAM = JUN 27 – 28
Ottawa … Here they come! THE GOLDEN KNIGHTS GO INTERNATIONAL THIS WEEKEND! BLACK DEMONSTRATION TEAM = Canadian Royal Mounted Police Sunset Ceremony Ottawa, ON GOLD DEMONSTRATION TEAM = Helena Montana Airshow, MT
John Michael – at the Army Strong Experience
Army Strong Experience? A Chance Encounter or Fate? Relationships are very important in this world especially when one is riding solo because of my decades of sales experience in the commercial sector, it was easy to build a network of … Continue reading
82d Airborne Division – All American Week 2009
Please set aside the dates – 16 to 22 MAY 2009 — Fort Bragg & Fayetteville, NC 82nd Airborne: Normandy 1944 Current Schedule of Events: Saturday – Monday, 16 – 18 MAY: 82d Airborne Division Museum Living History Detachment (re-enactors) … Continue reading
Folded Colors – Making it “Perfect”….
Over the past ten years, I’ve been blessed to be called upon to participate and capture the final honors of many of those who have served the United States of America in military service. Most of those have been at … Continue reading
A FLASH of Color – Special Forces Style
On the Way to Fort Bragg A few weeks ago, I had a trip to Fort Bragg to witness and record the induction of three retired Special Forces soldiers as “a distinguished member of the Regiment.” While there, I met … Continue reading
The “Colonel of the Regiment” …
Progress Report After nearly ten years of walking and working among the US military, John Michael reached another milestone in the mission that began with photographing the final honors at Arlington National Cemetery. It has evolved and expanded to … Continue reading