military traditions
Armed forces customs
Military traditions are the customs, ceremonies, and practices passed down through generations of armed forces.
These include rituals like saluting, standing at attention, folding flags, and observing reveille and taps.
Traditions also encompass unit-specific customs, regimental colors, mess dinners, and rites of passage.
They build esprit de corps and connect current service members to those who served before: The regiment's military traditions date back to the Revolutionary War.
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