COLLEGE STATION, Texas – The sun wouldn’t come up for two more hours, but the quad at Texas A&M was already buzzing. Actually, it was yelling. Shouts echoed off the brick buildings surrounding the ...

Each morning and evening on military posts, a bugle call, coinciding with the raising and lowering of the U.S. flag, can be heard. The songs — “Reveille” and “Retreat” — signify the start and end of ...

WHEELER ARMY AIRFIELD, Hawaii -- Ceremonies play a big part in the military lifestyle, and they are a part of its history and traditions. For Soldiers, the day starts and ends with a flag ceremony: ...

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE — Those new to the base may not be aware of some military traditions. The expectations behind reveille and retreat and some differences on here may be worth revisiting. The terms ...

Those new to the base may not be aware of some military traditions. Consequently, the expectations behind reveille and retreat and are worth revisiting. The terms “Reveille” and “Retreat” can refer ...

Immediately prior to the two minutes' silence which marks the beginning of the annual Remembrance Day service at the Cenotaph, a lone bugler sounds 'The Last Post', and at the end of the period, ...