Photography by John Michael

Happy Birthday United States from the Presidential Salute Battery!

There were a few special birthdays yesterday and one was brought in with a fitting ceremony that is expertly executed -

On Friday, July 4, 2008 the Presidential Salute Battery had positioned four of their WW II vintage M5 3-inch anti-tank guns near Summerall Parade Field on Fort Meyer Virginia in preparation for the 50 gun salute to the United States of America.

I was there to witness and capture the precisely excuted mission and here are a few moments in time presented for your enjoyment. Another contribution of the men of the “Guns Platoon” of the 3d Infantry Regiment of The OLD GUARD of the US Army.

Thanks men!

The Concord Independent Battery

On a recent trip to Massachusetts, I was privileged to spend some time with another part of the US history that many aren’t aware – The Concord Independent Battery – their two brass cannon date back to 1775 and hold a stark contrast to the GUNS of the Presidential Salute Battery which I’ve followed over the past year.