History of U.S. Military Gun Salutes

Military salutes are are steeped in tradition and intended to demonstrate great honor to those for whom they are conducted, yet misconceptions exist. Let's clear them up.

Why is it called a 19-gun salute? - The Standard

Firing Three Volleys at a Military Funeral - Taps Bugler: Jari Villanueva

File:US Army 51390 08 21 Gun Salute-2.jpg - Wikimedia Commons

This is the special M17 pistol that will guard The Unknown Soldier

Why Do They Use 21 Guns in the 21 Gun Salute?

Salute - Wikipedia

Rifle or '21 gun' salutes not banned from military funerals

Fort Sam Houston Honor Guard executes the 21-gun salute followed by taps for Retired Gen. Richard E. Cavazos, the U.S. Army's first Hispanic four-star general, during his internment ceremony Nov. 14, 2017

The 21 Gun Salute - Defence Forces

Rifle volleys and gun salutes

Final Salute with Military Funeral Honors

After 66 Years In Unmarked Grave, Medal of Honor Recipient Receives Proper Funeral

History of U.S. Military Gun Salutes