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Learn who qualifies for military funeral honors, what's included (Taps, flag folding, three-volley salute), and how families can request them.

A 21 gun salute honors heads of state with artillery. Funeral rifle volleys are a separate tradition. Here's the full history and schedule explained.

A complete Army MOS list organized by career field, with job titles, codes, and recent changes to Signal, Air Defense, and Aviation specialties.

Read the full text of the Soldier's Creed, Sailor's Creed, Airman's Creed, Rifleman's Creed, and more, plus when each was adopted and recited.

Everything you need to know about the Navy ball: when it's held, the dress code by rank, the program, and etiquette for sailors and civilian guests.

Learn what NGB 22 is, how it differs from a DD214, and how to request your National Guard discharge papers from your state or the National Archives.

A complete guide to Army unit awards, from the Presidential Unit Citation to unit award ribbons, plus how to find out if your unit earned one.

Discover the POW MIA flag meaning, its designer, symbolism, and the law requiring its display at federal sites every day the U.S. flag flies.

Learn how to dispose of an American flag through burning, burial, or drop-off, plus what the U.S. Flag Code does and doesn't require.

Half staff vs half mast: learn the real difference, who can order flags lowered, and the fixed dates set by federal law.