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

  • Taps For General Colin Powell

    TapsForVeterans.org is organizing a nationwide sounding of Taps to honor General Colin Powell, the former national security adviser, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Secretary of State, who passed away October 18 at the age of 84. Register with TapsForVeterans.org.

  • 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.

  • 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.

Articles about Taps

  • 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.

  • TAPS ACROSS AMERICA: The National Moment of Remembrance Memorial Day Taps 2020

    Sign up to Sound Taps https://www.tapsforveterans.org/national-moment-of-remembrance/ The post TAPS ACROSS AMERICA: The National Moment of Remembrance Memorial Day Taps 2020 appeared first on Taps Bugler: Jari Villanueva.

  • Ruffles and Flourishes

    What is the fanfare that is played before the president, a general or other high ranking official arrives? Ruffles and Flourishes are sounded to render military honors and precede prescribed music for persons being honored. The post Ruffles and Flourishes appeared first on Taps Bugler: Jari Villanueva.