Rain or shine. Snow, sleet, or hail. Thunderstorm or blizzard. The airmen of The US Air Force Honor Guard stand ready to answer one of the nations most hallowed calls. With rain spilling off of their ceremonial caps, they honor America’s patriots and veterans on their final mission to their resting place in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.

Continue ReadingRain or shine. Snow, sleet, or hail. Thunderstorm or blizzard. The airmen of The US Air Force Honor Guard stand ready to answer one of the nations most hallowed calls. With rain spilling off of their ceremonial caps, they honor America’s patriots and veterans on their final mission to their resting place in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.

Rain or shine. Snow, sleet, or hail. Thunderstorm or blizzard. The airmen of The US Air Force Honor Guard stand ready to answer one of the nations most hallowed calls. With rain spilling off of their ceremonial caps, they honor America’s patriots and veterans on their final mission to their resting place in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.

Continue ReadingRain or shine. Snow, sleet, or hail. Thunderstorm or blizzard. The airmen of The US Air Force Honor Guard stand ready to answer one of the nations most hallowed calls. With rain spilling off of their ceremonial caps, they honor America’s patriots and veterans on their final mission to their resting place in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.

Approximately 400,000 veterans and their eligible dependents are buried at Arlington National Cemetery. Service members from every one of America’s major wars, from the Revolutionary War to today’s conflicts, are interred at ANC. As a result, the history of our nation is reflected on the grounds of the cemetery.

Continue ReadingApproximately 400,000 veterans and their eligible dependents are buried at Arlington National Cemetery. Service members from every one of America’s major wars, from the Revolutionary War to today’s conflicts, are interred at ANC. As a result, the history of our nation is reflected on the grounds of the cemetery.

Approximately 400,000 veterans and their eligible dependents are buried at Arlington National Cemetery. Service members from every one of America’s major wars, from the Revolutionary War to today’s conflicts, are interred at ANC. As a result, the history of our nation is reflected on the grounds of the cemetery.

Continue ReadingApproximately 400,000 veterans and their eligible dependents are buried at Arlington National Cemetery. Service members from every one of America’s major wars, from the Revolutionary War to today’s conflicts, are interred at ANC. As a result, the history of our nation is reflected on the grounds of the cemetery.

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.

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.

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.