Posted on Nov 16, 2015
What is your favorite military bugle call to hear?
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Everybody who has spent time on a military installation has heard bugle calls - either by an actual bugler or a recorded bugle call. Some calls woke us up [First Call]; accompanied the raising of the National Colors [Reveille]; told us it was time to eat [Mess Call]; announced the retiring of the National Colors [Retreat]; told us to turn to out the lights in squad rooms of old [Tattoo]; told us to go back to our rooms [Call to Quarters]; and go to sleep (Taps) or remember the recently departed.
Many bases, posts, camps and stations only used some of these bugle calls each day; but, a few used many or most - especially West Point in my experience. Those of us who spent time on Parade fields heard Assembly, Attention and Adjutant's Call played many times. I can't remember if a bugle call coincided with the Commander's command to initiate pass in review.
The U.S. Army Music hyperlink includes each bugle call.
How did the bugle calls affect you? Did you enjoy them or did you do your best to be inside when they were played?
http://www.music.army.mil/music/buglecalls/
Many bases, posts, camps and stations only used some of these bugle calls each day; but, a few used many or most - especially West Point in my experience. Those of us who spent time on Parade fields heard Assembly, Attention and Adjutant's Call played many times. I can't remember if a bugle call coincided with the Commander's command to initiate pass in review.
The U.S. Army Music hyperlink includes each bugle call.
How did the bugle calls affect you? Did you enjoy them or did you do your best to be inside when they were played?
http://www.music.army.mil/music/buglecalls/
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LTC Stephen F.
Charles Lee Highfill Sr. 1922-2011 WWll veteran
Thank you for responding SrA (Join to see) I concur with you about Taps which is beautiful, somber and poignant.
Air Force Funeral Taps for Charles Lee Highfill Sr. [1922-2011] WWll veteran
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03fhAt_lrsM
FYI Maj William W. 'Bill' Price Capt Seid Waddell Capt Tom Brown 1stSgt Eugene Harless CW5 John M. MSG Andrew White SSG James J. Palmer IV aka "JP4"SCPO Morris Ramsey SGT Michael Thorin SGT (Join to see) SGT Robert George SGT John " Mac " McConnell SP5 Mark Kuzinski SP5 Robert Ruck SPC Margaret Higgins Maj Marty Hogan SSgt Brian Brakke Sgt Arthur Caesar SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL
Air Force Funeral Taps for Charles Lee Highfill Sr. [1922-2011] WWll veteran
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03fhAt_lrsM
FYI Maj William W. 'Bill' Price Capt Seid Waddell Capt Tom Brown 1stSgt Eugene Harless CW5 John M. MSG Andrew White SSG James J. Palmer IV aka "JP4"SCPO Morris Ramsey SGT Michael Thorin SGT (Join to see) SGT Robert George SGT John " Mac " McConnell SP5 Mark Kuzinski SP5 Robert Ruck SPC Margaret Higgins Maj Marty Hogan SSgt Brian Brakke Sgt Arthur Caesar SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL
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LTC Stephen F.
This is the daily sequence of bugle calls as you will find them in the United States Army.
Thank you for responding MSG Janice Knippel and letting us know that you love each and every Bugle Call.
Daily Sequence of Bugle Calls
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBTv4xWwPlQ
FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs LTC Stephen C. LTC Ivan Raiklin, Esq. Capt Seid Waddell Capt Tom Brown SFC William Farrell SSgt Robert Marx SSgt (Join to see) TSgt Joe C. SGT John " Mac " McConnell SP5 Mark Kuzinski SPC (Join to see) Maj Marty Hogan PO1 William "Chip" Nagel SP5 Robert Ruck SCPO Morris Ramsey SGT Michael Thorin SPC Margaret Higgins SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL
Daily Sequence of Bugle Calls
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBTv4xWwPlQ
FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs LTC Stephen C. LTC Ivan Raiklin, Esq. Capt Seid Waddell Capt Tom Brown SFC William Farrell SSgt Robert Marx SSgt (Join to see) TSgt Joe C. SGT John " Mac " McConnell SP5 Mark Kuzinski SPC (Join to see) Maj Marty Hogan PO1 William "Chip" Nagel SP5 Robert Ruck SCPO Morris Ramsey SGT Michael Thorin SPC Margaret Higgins SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL
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Although Taps is the favorite it is also the most emotional. I have attended a number of military funerals or services for deceased military. Taps is what I remember most, the most haunting.
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LTC Stephen F.
My step sons grandpa. Vietnam Vet
Thank you for responding my friend Maj Robert Thornton and making us aware that the 24 notes of Taps is the most poignant to you based on what is represents.
Taps for Vietnam Vet -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ks-BI8VJHEc
FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs LTC Stephen C. LTC Thomas Tennant MAJ Ken LandgrenCapt Seid Waddell CW5 (Join to see) SGM David W. Carr LOM, DMSM MP SGT 1stSgt Eugene Harless SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSLSFC William FarrellSSG Leo Bell SSgt (Join to see) Sgt Joe LaBranche SrA Christopher Wright PO3 Steven Sherrill PO1 John Miller Kim Bolen RN CCM ACM SPC Margaret Higgins
Taps for Vietnam Vet -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ks-BI8VJHEc
FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs LTC Stephen C. LTC Thomas Tennant MAJ Ken LandgrenCapt Seid Waddell CW5 (Join to see) SGM David W. Carr LOM, DMSM MP SGT 1stSgt Eugene Harless SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSLSFC William FarrellSSG Leo Bell SSgt (Join to see) Sgt Joe LaBranche SrA Christopher Wright PO3 Steven Sherrill PO1 John Miller Kim Bolen RN CCM ACM SPC Margaret Higgins
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Taps, I was an Army Brat and raised on the Army Bases in Germany. I used to hear taps at night and I never really understood the true meaning of Taps until I came back from Vietnam in 1968. I was sent to Germany and I remember listening to taps when I was in my rack in the barracks and remember all girlfriends I lost in Vietnam and I understood finally and I used to lay there and cry. I still do when I hear taps and the best rendition of it was by a young girl who played it on a trumpet and it made me cry because she played it so beautifully. Vets who have lost friends in combat understand the true meaning of Taps.
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LTC Stephen F.
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...
Thank you for responding PO1 Richard Nyberg and sharing how much taps means to you since you returned from the Vietnam Wat in 1968 and better understood what it represents.
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 their lives and paid the ultimate sacrifice for the cause of freedom. Fair winds and following seas, shipmates.
This version of taps was recorded by the United States Navy Band at the following locations:
Display Ship Barry, Washington Navy Yard
U.S. Navy Memorial, Washington, D.C.
Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WChTqYlDjtI
FYI LCDR (Join to see) LTJG Josh Thaxton CWO3 Dennis M. CMDCM Gene Treants SCPO Larry Knight Sr. CPO B. Austin S. PO3 Steven Sherrill SCPO Morris Ramsey PO1 Stephen Caldonetti PO2 Chris P. PO1 Angela (Gibbs) Reterstorf PO2 Orlando Sims, MPA PO2 Lester Sullivan PO3 Ellsworth Allen Westgate
VADM John Cotton
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 their lives and paid the ultimate sacrifice for the cause of freedom. Fair winds and following seas, shipmates.
This version of taps was recorded by the United States Navy Band at the following locations:
Display Ship Barry, Washington Navy Yard
U.S. Navy Memorial, Washington, D.C.
Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WChTqYlDjtI
FYI LCDR (Join to see) LTJG Josh Thaxton CWO3 Dennis M. CMDCM Gene Treants SCPO Larry Knight Sr. CPO B. Austin S. PO3 Steven Sherrill SCPO Morris Ramsey PO1 Stephen Caldonetti PO2 Chris P. PO1 Angela (Gibbs) Reterstorf PO2 Orlando Sims, MPA PO2 Lester Sullivan PO3 Ellsworth Allen Westgate
VADM John Cotton
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LTC Stephen F.: Steve, I really appreciate your posting the favorite bugle call; for each and everyone of us. Would you mind at all, Steve: posting TAPS for me again? Much, Much Obliged, my Dear Brother-in-Christ. - Margaret
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LTC Stephen F.
I made this video..first one...Please show respect to those that have fallen Thanks everyone for watching and commenting this video Thanks everyone for havin...
Thank you for responding again my friend SPC Margaret Higgins and requesting another posting of Military Taps
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wn_iz8z2AGw
"Posted by the person who made this "I made this video..first one...Please show respect to those that have fallen"
FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs LTC Stephen C. LTC Ivan Raiklin, Esq. Capt Seid Waddell Capt Tom Brown CW5 (Join to see) SGM David W. Carr LOM, DMSM MP SGT MSG Andrew White SFC William Farrell SSgt Robert Marx SSgt (Join to see) TSgt Joe C. SGT John " Mac " McConnell SP5 Mark Kuzinski SPC (Join to see) SrA Christopher Wright Cpl Joshua Caldwell SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wn_iz8z2AGw
"Posted by the person who made this "I made this video..first one...Please show respect to those that have fallen"
FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs LTC Stephen C. LTC Ivan Raiklin, Esq. Capt Seid Waddell Capt Tom Brown CW5 (Join to see) SGM David W. Carr LOM, DMSM MP SGT MSG Andrew White SFC William Farrell SSgt Robert Marx SSgt (Join to see) TSgt Joe C. SGT John " Mac " McConnell SP5 Mark Kuzinski SPC (Join to see) SrA Christopher Wright Cpl Joshua Caldwell SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL
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LTC Stephen F.
My step sons grandpa. Vietnam Vet
Thank you CPT Larry Hudson for making us aware that the bugle call Taps reminds you of your fellow soldiers who died in your units in the Vietnam War.
Taps for Vietnam Vet -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ks-BI8VJHEc
FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs LTC Stephen C. LTC Ivan Raiklin, Esq. Capt Seid Waddell Capt Tom Brown SFC William Farrell SSgt Robert Marx SSgt (Join to see) TSgt Joe C. SGT John " Mac " McConnell SP5 Mark Kuzinski SPC (Join to see) Maj Marty Hogan PO1 William "Chip" Nagel SP5 Robert Ruck SCPO Morris Ramsey SGT Michael Thorin SPC Margaret Higgins SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL
Taps for Vietnam Vet -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ks-BI8VJHEc
FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs LTC Stephen C. LTC Ivan Raiklin, Esq. Capt Seid Waddell Capt Tom Brown SFC William Farrell SSgt Robert Marx SSgt (Join to see) TSgt Joe C. SGT John " Mac " McConnell SP5 Mark Kuzinski SPC (Join to see) Maj Marty Hogan PO1 William "Chip" Nagel SP5 Robert Ruck SCPO Morris Ramsey SGT Michael Thorin SPC Margaret Higgins SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL
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LTC Stephen F.
"Taps" performed in Arlington National Cemetery (summer and winter)
The buglers of The United States Army Band "Pershing's Own" perform over 5000 missions a year in Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA. Featured here ...
Thank you for responding SrA John Francoeur that Taps is the most meaningful Bugle Call for you.
Taps" performed in Arlington National Cemetery (summer and winter)
The buglers of The United States Army Band "Pershing's Own" perform over 5000 missions a year in Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA.
Featured here are SSG Jesse Tubb (summer) and SSG Drew Fremder (winter)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bfe4TxvUOiw
FYI LTC Stephen C. Maj William W. 'Bill' Price LTC Ivan Raiklin, Esq. LTC Stephen Conway CPT Gabe Snell Capt Tom Brown Capt Seid Waddell SSgt Robert Marx SSgt (Join to see) SCPO Morris RamseySP5 Mark Kuzinski SGT Robert George SGT John " Mac " McConnell SPC (Join to see) SrA Christopher Wright SP5 Robert Ruck SCPO Morris Ramsey CPL Eric Escasio Cpl Joshua Caldwell
Taps" performed in Arlington National Cemetery (summer and winter)
The buglers of The United States Army Band "Pershing's Own" perform over 5000 missions a year in Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA.
Featured here are SSG Jesse Tubb (summer) and SSG Drew Fremder (winter)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bfe4TxvUOiw
FYI LTC Stephen C. Maj William W. 'Bill' Price LTC Ivan Raiklin, Esq. LTC Stephen Conway CPT Gabe Snell Capt Tom Brown Capt Seid Waddell SSgt Robert Marx SSgt (Join to see) SCPO Morris RamseySP5 Mark Kuzinski SGT Robert George SGT John " Mac " McConnell SPC (Join to see) SrA Christopher Wright SP5 Robert Ruck SCPO Morris Ramsey CPL Eric Escasio Cpl Joshua Caldwell
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LTC Stephen F.
This is the daily sequence of bugle calls as you will find them in the United States Army.
Daily Sequence of Bugle Calls
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBTv4xWwPlQ
Daily Sequence of Bugle Calls
1. First Call
2. Reveille
3. Assembly
4. Mess Call (morning)
5. Sick Call*
6. Drill Call*
7. Assembly
8. First Sergeant's Call*
9. Officer's Call*
10. Recall*
11. Mail Call
12. Mess Call (noon)
13. Drill Call*
14. Assembly
15. Recall
16. First Call
17. Guard Mounting (when scheduled)
18. Assembly
19. Adjutant's Call (parade only)
20. Retreat
21. To The Color
22. Mess Call (evening)
23. Tattoo
24. Call to Quarters
25. Taps
* (OPTIONAL)
FYI SPC Nancy Greene SGT Steve McFarland Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D. Maj Bill Smith, Ph.D. SPC Woody Bullard COL Mikel J. Burroughs SMSgt David A Asbury SMSgt Lawrence McCarter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBTv4xWwPlQ
Daily Sequence of Bugle Calls
1. First Call
2. Reveille
3. Assembly
4. Mess Call (morning)
5. Sick Call*
6. Drill Call*
7. Assembly
8. First Sergeant's Call*
9. Officer's Call*
10. Recall*
11. Mail Call
12. Mess Call (noon)
13. Drill Call*
14. Assembly
15. Recall
16. First Call
17. Guard Mounting (when scheduled)
18. Assembly
19. Adjutant's Call (parade only)
20. Retreat
21. To The Color
22. Mess Call (evening)
23. Tattoo
24. Call to Quarters
25. Taps
* (OPTIONAL)
FYI SPC Nancy Greene SGT Steve McFarland Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D. Maj Bill Smith, Ph.D. SPC Woody Bullard COL Mikel J. Burroughs SMSgt David A Asbury SMSgt Lawrence McCarter
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Taps, because it enforces the reality that the end of our life is only a bugle call away.
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LTC Stephen F.
"Taps" performed in Arlington National Cemetery (summer and winter)
The buglers of The United States Army Band "Pershing's Own" perform over 5000 missions a year in Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA.Featured here a...
Thank you my friend SPC Michael Duricko, Ph.D for responding and letting us know that Taps is your favorite bugle call 'because it enforces the reality that the end of our life is only a bugle call away."
Featured here are SSG Jesse Tubb (summer) and SSG Drew Fremder (
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bfe4TxvUOiw
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Featured here are SSG Jesse Tubb (summer) and SSG Drew Fremder (
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bfe4TxvUOiw
FYI CWO3 Randy WestonSFC Richard WilliamsonMAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D.SPC Randy ZimmermanSPC Daniel RankinMSG (Join to see)SPC(P) (Join to see)SSG Byron HewettSSG Robert WebsterCSM Chuck StaffordPFC Craig KarshnerSFC Don VanceSGT Ed MatyjasikSGT Jim Ramge, MBAMSG Danny Mathers1SG Mark Rudoplh LTC Ken ConnollyCMDCM John F. "Doc" Bradshaw
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For me, Always has been my Favorite is Taps. For several reasons. 1) To remember our Fallen Heroes and to reflect on their dedication to Service and Country. 2) When Taps was played it, for some reason, helped me to relax and know that I was safe knowing that I was not alone and that I could get some rest.
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LTC Stephen F.
Taps The Bugler's Cry-The Origin of Sounding Taps
The Bugler's Cry-The Origin of Sounding Taps. Taps Historian and bugler Jari Villanueva explains the origins of America's most famous bugle call. More inform...
Thank you my friend SGT Michael P Fischer for responding and making us aware that Taps is your favorite [bittersweet] bugle call "1) To remember our Fallen Heroes and to reflect on their dedication to Service and Country. 2) When Taps was played it, for some reason, helped me to relax and know that I was safe knowing that I was not alone and that I could get some rest."
Taps The Bugler's Cry-The Origin of Sounding Taps
The Bugler's Cry-The Origin of Sounding Taps. Taps Historian and bugler Jari Villanueva explains the origins of America's most famous bugle call.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nhtr5J00ntA
FYI SPC Nancy Greene SMSgt Lawrence McCarter SMSgt David A Asbury SFC Chuck Martinez SSG Michael Noll PO2 (Join to see) PO3 Phyllis Maynard PO2 Frederick Dunn SPC Matthew Lamb LTC Greg Henning Maj Bill Smith, Ph.D. MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D. SSG Franklin Briant SSG Stephen Rogerson PFC Rick Schuetz PVT Mark Zehner TSgt David L. Maj Kim PattersonSPC Elijah J. Henry, MBA
Taps The Bugler's Cry-The Origin of Sounding Taps
The Bugler's Cry-The Origin of Sounding Taps. Taps Historian and bugler Jari Villanueva explains the origins of America's most famous bugle call.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nhtr5J00ntA
FYI SPC Nancy Greene SMSgt Lawrence McCarter SMSgt David A Asbury SFC Chuck Martinez SSG Michael Noll PO2 (Join to see) PO3 Phyllis Maynard PO2 Frederick Dunn SPC Matthew Lamb LTC Greg Henning Maj Bill Smith, Ph.D. MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D. SSG Franklin Briant SSG Stephen Rogerson PFC Rick Schuetz PVT Mark Zehner TSgt David L. Maj Kim PattersonSPC Elijah J. Henry, MBA
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SFC Chuck Martinez
Honor of the Fallen, is not only sad but honors the fallen soldier who is finally but to rest!
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