Thousands of musicians — civilians, veterans, teenagers, retirees — are playing taps at military funerals in a rebuke of ...

ARLINGTON, Va. — During wreath laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Master Sgt. Matthew Byrne marches out to the Tomb, brings his bugle to his lips and ...

Late last year, the Defense Department said it was going to try out a new electronic recorded bugle for use at military funerals. Last week, the government approved the device for continued use. The ...

PREMONT, Texas — A bugle playing is a common sound at military ceremonies and events, and there’s a way for groups to have a bugle playing with little to no training. The Premont Veterans Association ...

WASHINGTON — Every day a lone bugler stands at the World War I Memorial across the plaza from a statue of Army Gen. John Pershing. The bugler salutes the American flag, lifts a simple brass instrument ...

Gene Horner spent much of his life honoring veterans with his bugle at countless Alaska memorial and burial ceremonies. On Tuesday, it was Horner who was honored, as another bugler sounded taps and ...

JACKSONVILLE — Of all the military bugle calls, none is so easily recognized or more apt to render emotion than “Taps.” Across the United States today, services are being held to honor the courageous ...

Jennifer and Keith Raiche marched slowly to the top of the hill overlooking the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery. The sun had sunk behind the trees, and as the bell chimed seven times, Jennifer ...

The final farewell is about to be sounded. Tom Beaver opens the black case slowly. He slides white gloves on his hands. Then he lifts the silver-plated brass instrument. Taking a few steps, he moves ...

Twelve days after the Missouri National Guard announced it would no longer pay for buglers to play taps at military funerals, Gov. Matt Blunt stepped in and directed the Guard to use buglers when ...