Articles about Buglers

  • Martha Jean Martye Awkerman

    Remembering Martha Jean “Martye” Awkerman  1928-2008 By Jan Duga, CMSgt, USAF (ret) This article was first published in 2009 and reprinted here with the kind… The post Martha Jean Martye Awkerman appeared first on Taps Bugler: Jari Villanueva.

  • Ukraine Military Funeral Honors

    Information compiled by Buddy Cooke Military Funeral Honors are found in armies around the world. The basic elements of a military funeral include participation of… The post Ukraine Military Funeral Honors appeared first on Taps Bugler: Jari Villanueva.

  • John Philip Sousa and National Anthems

    It has been custom, when welcoming a visitor of high profile, that musical honors are paid to the person’s rank or status and to the… The post John Philip Sousa and National Anthems appeared first on Taps Bugler: Jari Villanueva.

Articles about Veterans

  • The Evolution of the Star Spangled Banner

    March 3, 2021 marks the 90th anniversary of “The Star-Spangled Banner’s” adoption as our national anthem, thanks in large part to John Charles Linthicum, a… The post The Evolution of the Star Spangled Banner appeared first on Taps Bugler: Jari Villanueva.

  • First Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

    We see the soldiers of the 3rd US Infantry (The Old Guard) guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in videos… The post First Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier appeared first on Taps Bugler: Jari Villanueva.

  • Goin’ Home

    A LOOK AT HOW THE ICONIC MELODY FROM THE NEW WORLD SYMPHONY BECAME A BAND ARRANGEMENT Goin’ Home Navy Chief Petty Officer Graham Jackson plays… The post Goin’ Home appeared first on Taps Bugler: Jari Villanueva.

Articles about Taps

  • National Wreaths Across America Day

    December 14, 2024 — Help honor and remember our country’s fallen heroes by sponsoring a Remembrance Wreath that will be laid on the grave of a fallen service member or veteran. For every wreath sponsored $5.00 goes to Taps for Veterans to help our mission of live Taps for all our nation’s veterans.

  • The Taps Window

    The Taps Window There are two monuments in Virginia commemorating Taps. The first is the Taps Monument located at Berkeley Plantation in Charles City. The… The post The Taps Window appeared first on Taps Bugler: Jari Villanueva.

  • Taps 25th Anniversary Special Edition DVD released on September 12, 2006

    I was honored to take part in the 25th anniversary re-release in 2006 A re-release of the 1981 film with George C. Scott, Timothy Hutton,… The post Taps 25th Anniversary Special Edition DVD released on September 12, 2006 appeared first on Taps Bugler: Jari Villanueva.