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'Retreat' ceremony more than music
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany -- Every evening at 5 p.m. the sound of the bugle playing the "Retreat" song, followed by "To the Colors" rings out across Army installations. The community grows silent and turns toward the flagpole to watch the American flag slowly lower, placing a proud hand over their heart or rendering a salute.
This ceremony is one of the oldest traditions in the U.S. Army, which dates back to the Revolutionary War. At that time, however, drums sounded it - the normal musical instrument found in infantry units of that period. The bugle was used during this time solely as a signal instrument.
By the end of the Civil War, the infantry, cavalry and artillery were sounding bugle calls during "Retreat," where it remains in tradition today.
The ceremony serves two purposes -- to signal the end of the duty day and pay respect to the nation's flag.
'Retreat' ceremony more than music
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Robin Williams Reacts to 'Retreat'
Robin Williams Reacts to 'Retreat'
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Trump laughs and jokes during solemn “Retreat” ceremony honoring flag while on military base
By Oliver Willis | October 11, 2017
Donald Trump refused to stand or honor the American flag as a bugle played signaling the "Retreat" ceremony on a military base.
Trump referred to the bugle call as a “nice sound,” and asked Hannity if they were playing it “in honor of his ratings.”
Trump disrespected the flag the same evening he returned to the subject of black NFL players protesting police brutality by kneeling during the anthem. He told Hannity, “You cannot disrespect our country, our flag, our anthem, you cannot do that.”
Trump did it.
Remember when President Obama forgot to put his hand over his heart and the damn RWNJs all wet their pants? What will they say about trump bringing up his fucking "ratings"? His RATINGS??? He's not president. He really is a reality show performer and its always all about him.
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany -- Every evening at 5 p.m. the sound of the bugle playing the "Retreat" song, followed by "To the Colors" rings out across Army installations. The community grows silent and turns toward the flagpole to watch the American flag slowly lower, placing a proud hand over their heart or rendering a salute.
This ceremony is one of the oldest traditions in the U.S. Army, which dates back to the Revolutionary War. At that time, however, drums sounded it - the normal musical instrument found in infantry units of that period. The bugle was used during this time solely as a signal instrument.
By the end of the Civil War, the infantry, cavalry and artillery were sounding bugle calls during "Retreat," where it remains in tradition today.
The ceremony serves two purposes -- to signal the end of the duty day and pay respect to the nation's flag.
'Retreat' ceremony more than music
=====
Robin Williams Reacts to 'Retreat'
Robin Williams Reacts to 'Retreat'
=====
Trump laughs and jokes during solemn “Retreat” ceremony honoring flag while on military base
By Oliver Willis | October 11, 2017
Donald Trump refused to stand or honor the American flag as a bugle played signaling the "Retreat" ceremony on a military base.
Trump referred to the bugle call as a “nice sound,” and asked Hannity if they were playing it “in honor of his ratings.”
Trump disrespected the flag the same evening he returned to the subject of black NFL players protesting police brutality by kneeling during the anthem. He told Hannity, “You cannot disrespect our country, our flag, our anthem, you cannot do that.”
Trump did it.
Remember when President Obama forgot to put his hand over his heart and the damn RWNJs all wet their pants? What will they say about trump bringing up his fucking "ratings"? His RATINGS??? He's not president. He really is a reality show performer and its always all about him.
