Changing of the Guard and Wreath Laying ceremonies at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier At each Changing of the Guard and Wreath Laying the relief commander…
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Air Force Sergeant Traces Bugle’s History
By Tapsbugler on September 15, 2017
Air Force Sergeant Traces Bugle’s History By Rudi Williams American Forces Press Service ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 8, 2000 – Military buglers have been communicating with…
A BUGLE STORY from the 26th North Carolina Regimental Band
By Tapsbugler on June 28, 2017
A BUGLE STORY The 26th North Carolina Regimental Band was a group of Moravian musicians who served as the band for the 26th North Carolina Troops, Confederated…
History of Memorial Affairs
By Tapsbugler on May 25, 2017
HISTORY OF MEMORIAL AFFAIRS The current traditions and practices of honoring fallen soldiers have had a long and interesting evolution. What began as an afterthought…
Charles Clarke Bugler Company G 7th US Cavalry
By Tapsbugler on March 24, 2017
Charles Clarke, Bugler Company G 7th US Cavalry By Sam Young, Fort Larned NHS Volunteer The painting below titled “Get ‘Em, Boys!” by Jerry Thomas,…
Performance Guidelines for Taps
By Tapsbugler on March 9, 2017
The Significance of Taps There are two pieces of music that particularly stir the hearts and emotions of Americans — The Star-Spangled Banner and Taps.…
Buglers in the Civil War
By Tapsbugler on January 15, 2017
Of all the memories veterans recalled of their Civil War experience, countless reminiscences of music can be found in thousands of letters and journals of…
Why the Name “Taps”?
By Tapsbugler on December 31, 2016
Taps is the name of the final call of the evening in the United States military. Learn more about the history and meaning of Taps in this article.
