Our GAF Color Guard at the 2007 SASS Convention was well received and we received many compliments - and a request to return next year!
The Color Guard consisted of Bvt Lt Col Mustang Gregg, Lt Col Scratch (National Colors), Sweetwater Jack (SASS flag), Mud Marine (GAF flag), and Bvt Col Dusty Tagalon. I was in command.
We marched to the opening music of "Gettysburg." I'm sure most of you are probably familiar with it, though some at the Convention were not aware of it and wanted to know where we found such moving music.
I marched off first and the color guard followed about thirty feet behind me. We marched straight out to the dance floor, wheeled, and presented the Colors, and then marched off to the same music.
On the dance floor I stopped and did an about face which allowed me to see the Color Guard approaching, as well as observe the reaction of the audience. I can say that they were impressed.
Afterward, I had several people come up and compliment the color guard. Most said they enjoyed seeing a color guard in period uniform and made up of SASS members. Of course, this gave me a good opportunity to discuss the GAF! A few people said it was the best part (or at least the most moving) of the evening.
Bvt Lt Col Mustang Gregg was in the uniform of the 1st Volunteer Cavalry during the Spanish-American War.
Lt Col Scratch, a new member, wore the uniform of a CW New York Volunteer regiment.
Sweetwater Jack wore a (white) naval officer's uniform of the Spanish-American War.
Mud Marine, a new member, wore the uniform of a Marine Sgt Maj ca. 1875. He also placed 3rd in the Uniform competition.
Bvt Col Dusty Tagalon wore the uniform of a CW US cavalry sergeant.
Bvt Brig Gen US Scout wore the uniform of a Marine general, ca. 1867.
We have been asked to repeat our performance next year.
My thanks to Bvt Lt Col Mustang Gregg, Lt Col Scratch, Sweetwater Jack, Mud Marine, and Bvt Col Dusty Tagalon for taking time out of their busy schedule this weekend to participate.
US Scout
Bvt Brig Gen
GAF, Commanding