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2. Colour guard - Wikipedia

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   In military organizations, a colour guard (or color guard) is a detachment of soldiers assigned to the protection of regimental colours and the national flag. This duty is highly prestigious, and the military colour is generally carried by a young officer ( ensign ), while experienced non-commissioned officers ( colour sergeants ) are assigned ...

3. Flags of the United States Armed Forces - Wikipedia

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   Many maritime flags have been used in the United States.. All maritime vessels and naval warships belonging to the United States (with a few exceptions such as U.S. Coast Guard vessels) fly the ensign of the United States, which is identical to the national flag of the United States (though originally was a design similar to the Grand Union Flag).

4. Military colours, standards and guidons - Wikipedia

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   It is opened with a ceremony and moves under the command of the Flag Guard. Flag Guard: Consists of 4 people. The flag bearer holding the flag, two flag guards and the Flag Guard Commander. There are selection criteria for the flag guard. The flag bearer, flag guard and flag officer must be distinguished among their peers with their education ...

5. Color guard (flag spinning) - Wikipedia

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   A military color guard often traveled with a band, who would play patriotic songs. This way of performing continued into the civilian marching bands, and today a marching band's color guard is usually found carrying equipment descending from those of military color guard: flags, banners, wooden or plastic rifles, and plastic or metal sabres.

6. United States Air Force Honor Guard - Wikipedia

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   A color team usually comprises four individuals: the Non-Commissioned Officer-in-charge (NCOIC) of the team (known as the NCT) who carries the National and commands the team, the Air Force flag bearer, and two rifle guards whose responsibility is to guard the flags. Color teams evolved from the custom of carrying the colors onto the battlefield ...

7. Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps - Wikipedia

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   The Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps is a billet in the United States Marine Corps held by a non-commissioned officer posted at Marine Barracks Washington.He is responsible for carrying the official Colors of The United States Marine Corps while leading "The Commandant's Four", members of which are part of the United States Marine Corps Color Guard Platoon.