The 1891 U.S. Army Infantry Drill Regulations manual is the first officially recorded instance of playing "Taps" being mandatory at a funeral, but it was likely used in an unofficial manner long ...

ARLINGTON, Va. (Army News Service, May 21, 2012) -- Intermingled with song birds and reverent silence, ... By 1900, the bugle call was routinely being played at every military funeral.

A moving conversation between Army veteran Belle Crause and country music artist Coffey Anderson inspired the making of “Can’t Spell Hero Without Her,” a song dedicated to recognizing the ...