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Throwback Thursday 17 MAR 2022 – Ordnance Museum

Ordnance Museum?  what’s an Ordnance? ord·nance /ˈôrdnəns/ noun mounted guns; artillery.” the gun was a brand new piece of ordnance” a branch of the armed forces dealing with the supply and storage of weapons, ammunition, and related equipment. “The ordnance … Continue reading

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Throwback Thursday 20 JAN 2022 – Pentagram 2010 JAN 20

Pentagram 2010 JAN 20 NOTE:  WIN A FREE AUTOGRAPHED COPY OF “IMAGES OF AMERICA – FORT LESLEY J. McNAIR” — Please see the details at the end of this blog post) There was a time period when John Michael‘s travels … Continue reading

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Rendering Salute Honors at Arlington National Cemetery

The Presidential Salute Battery The Presidential Salute Battery in Action Recently, I spent the day at Arlington National Cemetery and captured the Presidential Salute Battery in action as they rendered honors … I had another camera with me and decided … Continue reading

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“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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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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