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

  • 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.

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.