The 150-year legacy of "Taps" was celebrated recently at Charles City County's Berkeley Plantation in Virginia, the site where Civil War Union Brig. Gen. Daniel Butterfield and bugler Cpl. Oliver W. Norton revised an earlier version of "Tattoo" into something into the enduring bugle call. "Taps," initially meant as a tranquil signal to extinguish all camp lights, eventually evolved into the sound of solemn tribute that today honors the sacrifice and service of the nation's fallen. For more information on "Taps" and its history, visit the Taps Bugler website and the Taps 150 website.
Week of July 16, 2012
Current Issue
- Are You Eligible for a VA Home Loan in 2013?
- Military Skills Translator: Civilian Jobs You Qualify For
- PepsiCo Is Hiring Veterans
- Auto Repair DIY: How to Take Anything Apart
- Deal of the Week: Military Discounts
- $250k Family Protection From $18.15 a Month
- Secretary to Review New Drone Medal
- Buddy Finder: Reconnect with Old Military Friends
- VA Loan FAQ: Where do I Start?
- VA Hiding Vet Health Data?
- AF 1st Recon Celebrates Centennial
- Company Pledges to Hire Furloughed Vets
- Cutting TA Will Hurt Recruiting
- DoD Furloughs Begin in April
- AF CY12 Officer Promotions
- AF GI Bill Transferability Extended
- AF Seeks Nominations
- Army Civilian Workers Face Furloughs
- New Air Force TAP Workshop
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- Arlington Cemetery Exempt from Furloughs
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- Soldiers Reminded to Review Records
- Navy Online Housing Application
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