| American Legion Post 998 |
| 4700 Derry St. Lawnton, Pa 17111 717-564-1015 |
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| Commander Dauphin County Honor Guard |
Greg Skipper
Bill Gaylor
Bill Yarnell
Dick Owens
Jack Traino
Richard Murphy Sr.
Richard Murphy Jr.
Dave Brehm
Bill Gaylor
Bill Yarnell
Dick Owens
Jack Traino
Richard Murphy Sr.
Richard Murphy Jr.
Dave Brehm
| 2009-2010 |
| Post 998 Color Guard Members |
Gerry Thompson
Bill Gaylor
Richard Murphy Sr.
Greg Skipper
William Yarnell
Bill Gaylor
Richard Murphy Sr.
Greg Skipper
William Yarnell
Captain
1st Lieutenant
2nd Lieutenant
1st Sergeant
Treasurer
1st Lieutenant
2nd Lieutenant
1st Sergeant
Treasurer
| 717-780-6456 |
| 1st Sergeant - Greg Skipper, Treasurer - Bill Yarnell, Keith Murray 2nd Lieut - Richard Murphy Sr, 1st Lieut - Bill Gaylor |
Gerald Thompson
| Color Guard Officers |
James Dinger
John Kuhn
Dana Lahr
Bill Orndorff
Dave Chibnik
Keith Murray
Tim Clouser
Lemar Hummel
John Kuhn
Dana Lahr
Bill Orndorff
Dave Chibnik
Keith Murray
Tim Clouser
Lemar Hummel
History
Since early history, flags and banners have been used by armies in battle. They served several purposes: to identify units, for
signalling and to be a common point of reference for the movements of the soldiers in the unit, enabling them to keep
formation. The flag was also a symbol of the unit. The loss of a unit's flag was not only shameful, but losing this central point
of reference could make the unit break up. To protect the flag, a detachment of soldiers was assigned to guard it.
Composition
In the U.S., traditionally, the unit's sergeant major is responsible for the safeguarding, care, and display of the organizational
colors. He is also responsible for the selection, training, and performance of the members.[1] The Color guard consists of
enlisted members and is commanded by the senior (Color) Sergeant, who carries the National Color and gives the necessary
commands for movements and rendering honors during drill exercises or parade ceremonies.[2]
Being assigned to the Color guard is considered an honor due to the fact that these individuals present and carry the
symbols of their unit and country. Depending on the circumstance and subject to the orders of their commander, members
may wear full dress or less formal uniforms. It is mandatory for all members of the Color guard to wear headgear, for example,
a garrison cap, beret, or service cap. On occasion, certain color guards can be horse-mounted.
Maneuvering
United States Federal Protective Service Color guard.The Color guard is formed and marched in one rank at close interval
(shoulder-to-shoulder). Since the National Colors must always be in the position of honor on the right,[3] the Color guard must
execute a special movement to reverse direction. It does not execute rear march, nor does it execute about face. Rather, it
performs a maneuver derived from the standard countercolumn command, generally known as counter march or colors
reverse march.
Other drill movements performed by the Color guard include presenting arms, left and right wheel marches, eyes right (upon
passing the reviewing stand during a parade), casing/uncasing the Colors, and fixing/unfixing bayonets (by the arms bearers).
Rendering Honors
United States Marine Corps Color guard during the playing of "The Star-Spangled Banner." Note that the national flag does
not dip.
By the Color Guard
The Color guard renders honors when the national anthem is played or sung, when passing in review during a parade, or in
certain other circumstances. In these cases, the unit and departmental flags salute by dipping (leaning the flag forward).
However, with the exception of a response to a naval salute, the United States national flag renders no salute. This tradition
comes from the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, where countries were asked to dip their flag to King Edward VII: the
American team captain Martin Sheridan refused in support of an Irish boycott over Great Britain's refusal to grant Irish
independence, with a compatriot famously proclaiming that "this flag dips to no earthly king."[4]
To the Color Guard
In the U.S. military, individuals or units passing or being passed by uncased (unfurled) Colors render honors when outdoors.
Individuals who are not part of any formation begin the salute when the Colors are six paces distant and hold it until they have
passed six paces beyond the Colors.[5]
Civilians are expected to stand at the position of attention with their right hand placed over their heart for the same
period.
Veterans and servicemembers may perform a hand salute during the National Anthem thanks to new regulations.[6]
Since early history, flags and banners have been used by armies in battle. They served several purposes: to identify units, for
signalling and to be a common point of reference for the movements of the soldiers in the unit, enabling them to keep
formation. The flag was also a symbol of the unit. The loss of a unit's flag was not only shameful, but losing this central point
of reference could make the unit break up. To protect the flag, a detachment of soldiers was assigned to guard it.
Composition
In the U.S., traditionally, the unit's sergeant major is responsible for the safeguarding, care, and display of the organizational
colors. He is also responsible for the selection, training, and performance of the members.[1] The Color guard consists of
enlisted members and is commanded by the senior (Color) Sergeant, who carries the National Color and gives the necessary
commands for movements and rendering honors during drill exercises or parade ceremonies.[2]
Being assigned to the Color guard is considered an honor due to the fact that these individuals present and carry the
symbols of their unit and country. Depending on the circumstance and subject to the orders of their commander, members
may wear full dress or less formal uniforms. It is mandatory for all members of the Color guard to wear headgear, for example,
a garrison cap, beret, or service cap. On occasion, certain color guards can be horse-mounted.
Maneuvering
United States Federal Protective Service Color guard.The Color guard is formed and marched in one rank at close interval
(shoulder-to-shoulder). Since the National Colors must always be in the position of honor on the right,[3] the Color guard must
execute a special movement to reverse direction. It does not execute rear march, nor does it execute about face. Rather, it
performs a maneuver derived from the standard countercolumn command, generally known as counter march or colors
reverse march.
Other drill movements performed by the Color guard include presenting arms, left and right wheel marches, eyes right (upon
passing the reviewing stand during a parade), casing/uncasing the Colors, and fixing/unfixing bayonets (by the arms bearers).
Rendering Honors
United States Marine Corps Color guard during the playing of "The Star-Spangled Banner." Note that the national flag does
not dip.
By the Color Guard
The Color guard renders honors when the national anthem is played or sung, when passing in review during a parade, or in
certain other circumstances. In these cases, the unit and departmental flags salute by dipping (leaning the flag forward).
However, with the exception of a response to a naval salute, the United States national flag renders no salute. This tradition
comes from the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, where countries were asked to dip their flag to King Edward VII: the
American team captain Martin Sheridan refused in support of an Irish boycott over Great Britain's refusal to grant Irish
independence, with a compatriot famously proclaiming that "this flag dips to no earthly king."[4]
To the Color Guard
In the U.S. military, individuals or units passing or being passed by uncased (unfurled) Colors render honors when outdoors.
Individuals who are not part of any formation begin the salute when the Colors are six paces distant and hold it until they have
passed six paces beyond the Colors.[5]
Civilians are expected to stand at the position of attention with their right hand placed over their heart for the same
period.
Veterans and servicemembers may perform a hand salute during the National Anthem thanks to new regulations.[6]
In the military of the United States and other militaries, the Color guard carries the National Color and
other flags appropriate to its position in the chain of command. Typically these include a unit flag and a
departmental flag (Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard). In addition to the flag bearers, who
are positioned in the center of the color guard, there are two individuals who carry rifles.
other flags appropriate to its position in the chain of command. Typically these include a unit flag and a
departmental flag (Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard). In addition to the flag bearers, who
are positioned in the center of the color guard, there are two individuals who carry rifles.
Standard of the Color Guard Flag
Three broad vertical stripes of buff-blue-buff. The insignia is a
Maltese cross of white with a blue border set against a gold
background. The center of the cross bears the insignia of the
Society. The left and right wings of the cross bear the letters S
and R, respectively. The upper and lower wings of the cross bear
the words COLOR and GUARD, respectively, PENNSYLVANIA
appears in an arc above the cross.
Three broad vertical stripes of buff-blue-buff. The insignia is a
Maltese cross of white with a blue border set against a gold
background. The center of the cross bears the insignia of the
Society. The left and right wings of the cross bear the letters S
and R, respectively. The upper and lower wings of the cross bear
the words COLOR and GUARD, respectively, PENNSYLVANIA
appears in an arc above the cross.
There shall be a Color Guard, composed of members of
the Society, the duties of which shall consist of the care,
custody, and proper official display of the Colors, Flags,
the Society, the duties of which shall consist of the care,
custody, and proper official display of the Colors, Flags,
For some years the Society had only the National Colors which William Darlington Evans, Esquire (the first "Guardsman") volunteered to carry. On
March 8, 1891, the Society Flag came into existence and on January 9, 1893, the Society formed a Committee on Flags, authorizing it to purchase
facsimiles of flags used during the Revolution. On October 7, 1897, the Board of Managers authorized the formation of a Color Guard "the duties of
which shall be the care, custody and proper official display of the Colors, Flags and Standards of the Society." A Committee on "Color Guard" was
established with Francis von Albade Cabeen, Chairman, and Alexander Wilson Russell, Jr., USN, Captain. Election of members of the Guard was by
recommendation of these two gentlemen with appointments made by the Society.
On March 8, 1914, the Color Guard became an established organization with its own By-Laws approved by the Society on April 3, 1915. In the same
year, the Color Guard Flag was added to the collection. The Society's Committee on Flags was discontinued and the Guard managed its own affairs
through a Captain (and later an Assistant Captain), a Secretary-Treasurer (who also served as Quartermaster and Historian) and a Lieutenant.
With the passing of years and the acquisition of additional flags, the Guard increased its membership and officer strength. Now, a Captain, First
Lieutenant, Second Lieutenant, Historian and Membership Committee Members are elected and a Quartermaster (one of the Lieutenants), two
Sergeants and Committees are appointed by the Captain. The Guard maintains custody of 48 flags and its roster calls for 39 Active Members (three of
each of the thirteen original states - the maximum allowed under the By-Laws) as well as Veteran Members (the number of which is not limited).
The Guard is governed by By-Laws as last amended on January 22, 1998.
An interesting historical footnote reveals that in April 1914 at a Triennial Meeting in Washington, D.C., the National Society sanctioned a motion "that all
state Societies be urged to acquire similar Guards to that of Pennsylvania." This motion was duly passed and the New York and New Jersey Societies
soon had their Color Guards with the District of Columbia and other states following with similar Guards.
March 8, 1891, the Society Flag came into existence and on January 9, 1893, the Society formed a Committee on Flags, authorizing it to purchase
facsimiles of flags used during the Revolution. On October 7, 1897, the Board of Managers authorized the formation of a Color Guard "the duties of
which shall be the care, custody and proper official display of the Colors, Flags and Standards of the Society." A Committee on "Color Guard" was
established with Francis von Albade Cabeen, Chairman, and Alexander Wilson Russell, Jr., USN, Captain. Election of members of the Guard was by
recommendation of these two gentlemen with appointments made by the Society.
On March 8, 1914, the Color Guard became an established organization with its own By-Laws approved by the Society on April 3, 1915. In the same
year, the Color Guard Flag was added to the collection. The Society's Committee on Flags was discontinued and the Guard managed its own affairs
through a Captain (and later an Assistant Captain), a Secretary-Treasurer (who also served as Quartermaster and Historian) and a Lieutenant.
With the passing of years and the acquisition of additional flags, the Guard increased its membership and officer strength. Now, a Captain, First
Lieutenant, Second Lieutenant, Historian and Membership Committee Members are elected and a Quartermaster (one of the Lieutenants), two
Sergeants and Committees are appointed by the Captain. The Guard maintains custody of 48 flags and its roster calls for 39 Active Members (three of
each of the thirteen original states - the maximum allowed under the By-Laws) as well as Veteran Members (the number of which is not limited).
The Guard is governed by By-Laws as last amended on January 22, 1998.
An interesting historical footnote reveals that in April 1914 at a Triennial Meeting in Washington, D.C., the National Society sanctioned a motion "that all
state Societies be urged to acquire similar Guards to that of Pennsylvania." This motion was duly passed and the New York and New Jersey Societies
soon had their Color Guards with the District of Columbia and other states following with similar Guards.
| Origin and Background |