What are some of your favorite military traditions?

TSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 15 Nov 2014 18:01:35 -0500

I think everyone loves discussing with other branches of the military about their traditions. So I was wondering, what are some of your favorites from your branch or others?

Response by Capt Richard I P. made Nov 15 at 2014 6:24 PM

Capt Richard I P. — Sat, 15 Nov 2014 18:24:46 -0500

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Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 15 at 2014 6:45 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 15 Nov 2014 18:45:57 -0500

I am not so sure this is as much a tradition as much as an observation. I remember in Forecasting School we would complete the most difficult part of the schooling and after graduation would go to drink in the NCO dorms.. The first time I saw stars.lol

Response by CSM Michael J. Uhlig made Nov 15 at 2014 6:45 PM

CSM Michael J. Uhlig — Sat, 15 Nov 2014 18:45:08 -0500

rendering honors during Reveille and Retreat/To the Colors

Response by CSM Michael J. Uhlig made Nov 15 at 2014 6:49 PM

CSM Michael J. Uhlig — Sat, 15 Nov 2014 18:49:30 -0500

less formal tradition that we all enjoyed was NCO Call (late 80's thru the early 90's)....taking care of business followed by beer call

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 15 at 2014 6:47 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 15 Nov 2014 18:47:25 -0500

We did have football games with USAFE at Ramstein. We played all over including Torrejon, Zaragosa, Bitburg, Mildenhal in the UK to name a few. Was so much fun!!!

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 15 at 2014 6:56 PM

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 15 Nov 2014 18:56:07 -0500

One of my favorites is the playing of Taps for lights out (in the evening) and at funerals. I remember listening to that as a young troop (the lights out part), and it's a fond memory. I like most military music that's part of tradition, including Reveille and Retreat.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WChTqYlDjtI

Taps

Twenty-four notes. It's a simple melody, 150 years old, that can express our gratitude when words fail. Taps honors the men and women who have laid down thei...

Response by CMSgt James Nolan made Nov 15 at 2014 8:49 PM

CMSgt James Nolan — Sat, 15 Nov 2014 20:49:53 -0500

As an MP, we raised and lowered Colors every day. Loved it. 0800 every day, sunset every night. And the formality of traffic stopping to render honors.

There is just nothing better than Colors.

I also have always loved being on military bases with Troop Formations marching. Still love seeing that.

The absolute formality of the Marine Corps Ball.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 15 at 2014 8:56 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 15 Nov 2014 20:56:19 -0500

Believe it or not, foot marches aka ruck marching. It builds comaraderie like only a few other things can do. You also see parts of a personality you never otherwise would after 20 miles on the ruck....of course you could probably deal without ever knowing that side too...

Response by SSgt Deana Bagesse made Dec 14 at 2022 11:43 PM

SSgt Deana Bagesse — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 23:43:12 -0500

Marine Corps birthday ball

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