Does anyone know the deal with the National Anthem playing at 0800 every morning in Drum Point?

Colors, the flag is going up.

We also hear it quite clearly every morning, blaring across the water from Webster Field. Lets me know its time to turn off the newsd and head to the office.:coffee:

Colors....You're gonna hear it at 0800 everyday until you move. And you probably hear a bugle call at sunset every day as well.

Colors....You're gonna hear it at 0800 everyday until you move. And you probably hear a bugle call at sunset every day as well.
Question, are you supposed to stop at the retiring of colors too?

Like if you are in a parking garage?

Does anyone know the deal with the National Anthem playing at 0800 every morning in Drum Point?

Leave the country. Problem solved. :coffee:

Colors, the flag is going up.

What is in Drum Point that raises the flag and plays colors?

What is in Drum Point that raises the flag and plays colors?

No idea....

What is in Drum Point that raises the flag and plays colors?

He may be hearing it coming from Pax. They play colors over the emergency siren/PA system.

It is coming from Pax River! They play it every morning at 8:00!

He may be hearing it coming from Pax. They play colors over the emergency siren/PA system.

I guess it could be. Sound does carry well over water. Three miles away though?

It is coming from Pax River! They play it every morning at 8:00!
If the wind is right you can hear it from the Base, but something must have changed because I've lived in Drum Point over 20 years and just recently started hearing it.

If the wind is right you can hear it from the Base, but something must have changed because I've lived in Drum Point over 20 years and just recently started hearing it.
They updated the sound system, and now have better speakers.

They updated the sound system, and now have better speakers.

I'm going to have to get me some of those. :lol:

I work on base and I can't hear it. Must be the direction they are pointed or something.

I'm going to have to get me some of those. :lol:

I work on base and I can't hear it. Must be the direction they are pointed or something.
I used to not be able too unless the wind was in the right direction.

However I can now, loud and clear

They updated the sound system, and now have better speakers.
The year before last they installed this system, Military Giant Voice Solutions | American Signal (http://www.americansignal.com/applications/military-giant-voice-solutions) Better "speakers" and new speaker locations are probably why it's clearer.

I guess it could be. Sound does carry well over water. Three miles away though?

I'm staring directly at NESEA across about 2.5 miles of open water and when their speakers kick off the anthem at 0800 every morning, it sounds like they are playing it right next door.

One set of speakers is next to the new ATC tower.

One set of speakers is next to the new ATC tower.Guess that's the one we're hearing in Drum Pt.

Guess that's the one we're hearing in Drum Pt.

Clear line to you lucky people. :killingme

We should all be very grateful that we are still allowed to do this in America today...........we have lost so much.

Clear line to you lucky people. :killingmeIt doesn't bother me in the least. Even on weekends I'm up with the chickens. :shrug: And you can't really hear it unless you're outside.

Along those lines, base movie theaters have always played a National Anthem video prior to the starting of the feature film. Everyone stood, hand over heart, and either sang along, or stood respectfully. At one point, the military decided to stop playing the video, and people were outraged. They wrote the Navy/Marine Corps Times, called the Command Master Chief, etc. The practice was resumed shortly after it was stopped.

kinda cool...

my family and I like hearing it also, I was just curious if anyone knew who was playing it. It sounds like the base is the answer. Thanks

my family and I like hearing it also, I was just curious if anyone knew who was playing it. It sounds like the base is the answer. Thanks

Or the Rec Center.. They're closer I believe.

my family and I like hearing it also, I was just curious if anyone knew who was playing it. It sounds like the base is the answer. Thanks

Is it the Anthem or this?

"Colors" - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSEVv9JfXaw&feature=results_video&playnext=1&list=PL5DA8CA5394F1723B)

Leave the country. Problem solved. :coffee:

Flo: when did the poster say they had a problem with it?

Or the Rec Center.. They're closer I believe.

About the same, but Rec center would be all over land and I think there is even some elevation in there.

Is it the Anthem or this?

"Colors" - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSEVv9JfXaw&feature=results_video&playnext=1&list=PL5DA8CA5394F1723B)

It's not colors.. there are two pieces to "Colors", Call to Colors, a short fanfare, and followed shortly by Colors..

It's been awhile but I'm sure it's the National Anthem.. and the flag is already up by 0800...

Im going to have to open the windows and see if I can hear it.

In My mind, If you can hear it and are outside, You face the sound and stand at attention with your hand over your heart, with hat off your head! No matter how far away you are !!! Unless you are under cover i believe ...

Colors....You're gonna hear it at 0800 everyday until you move. And you probably hear a bugle call at sunset every day as well.

I have never noticed the bugle call. I hear the national anthem every morning. Where are they actually playing the national anthem?

I have never noticed the bugle call. I hear the national anthem every morning. Where are they actually playing the national anthem?

In an office

In an office

I meant were are the speakers that play it. I asume they are on base but didn't know exactly were.

I meant were are the speakers that play it.

On telephone poles

On telephone poles

where are the telephone poles?

where are the telephone poles?

In a hole

I hear it every AM from Webster Field. I have to say it still sends a little thrill every time. If they so something at sunset I do not hear it.

God Bless America

In a hole

where is the hole?

where is the hole?

in the dirt

in the dirt

were specifically is this dirt located?

were specifically is this dirt located?

under the grass, the yellow grass not the green

Is it the Anthem or this?

"Colors" - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSEVv9JfXaw&feature=results_video&playnext=1&list=PL5DA8CA5394F1723B)
It's this one
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under the grass, the yellow grass not the green

What is the latitude and longitude of the hole, that the pole is mounted in?

What is the latitude and longitude of the hole, that the pole is mounted in?


38.29972,-76.51088

It's this one
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Not on PAX at 0800....

Not on PAX at 0800....

Last time I was driving in at 8 it was. That is when they raise the flag. That was quite a while ago though. Stood out in my mind because a car had stopped and a base cop pulled up behind him with lights on thinking something was wrong. He got out and looked a bit abashed as he realized what what going on.

38.29972,-76.51088

No that Texas Road House you silly goose.

Not on PAX at 0800....
Yes on PAX at 0800.

Not on PAX at 0800....

It could be...

Aboard Naval Installations, Morning & Evening Colors is conducted 0800 & sunset respectively with the bugle call "To attention" followed by the playing of the National Anthem. After the last note, the bugle call "Carry On" is played.

If there is no band or suitable recording of the National Anthem available, then the bugle calls "To The Colors" is played in the morning, and "Retreat" in the evening.

Question, are you supposed to stop at the retiring of colors too?

Like if you are in a parking garage?

Technically yes, if you can hear it, unlike the 0800 morning colors on a military base, the retiring of colors is at sunset which changes almost daily!

I live directly across the River from PAX, and hear the Anthem almost every morning. Although, I never heard it until about a year ago, and I've lived here 13 years.

He may be hearing it coming from Pax. They play colors over the emergency siren/PA system.

That's the only reason I can think of. Ironically there are places on base you can't hear the PA system.

0800, Pax Solomons Annex. Every day at 0800 sharp.

Like another person posted if you can hear it you automatically stop face the direction it is coming from, removing hat or cover, hand over heart or at attention until it is completely over. Also, if you are driving and your windows are down you are to pull over and stop until it is over. Same with the evening colors. Hope that helps.

Technically yes, if you can hear it, unlike the 0800 morning colors on a military base, the retiring of colors is at sunset which changes almost daily!

Retreat is at 1700 followed by To The Color and when the flag is lowered..

Reveille is at 0600 and when the the flag is raised.

Tatoo is a call like "lights out" no more loud noise music or conversation followed by taps...

Retreat is at 1700 followed by To The Color and when the flag is lowered..

Reveille is at 0600 and when the the flag is raised.

Tatoo is a call like "lights out" no more loud noise music or conversation followed by taps...

Actually the times for Reveille and Retreat are up to the Unit/Company/Base/Post/Station commander depeding on their designated start of the work day, and end of work day. As I'm sure you kow, this can vary amonst bases/posts/air stations. No set time, it just trationally marks the beginning of the work day and the end of the work day, as commanded locally.

Retreat is at 1700 followed by To The Color and when the flag is lowered..

Reveille is at 0600 and when the the flag is raised.

Tatoo is a call like "lights out" no more loud noise music or conversation followed by taps...Pretty sure Pax is at 0800.

Pretty sure Pax is at 0800.

Yes, Reveille at Pax and the Annex is at 0800 sharp. If you live in the Solomons/Lusby area, that is what you here from the Annex. If you look as you come over the bridge, there is a huge flag pole at the Annex, i.e. colors and Reveille. Don't know if they do evening colors.

Yes, Reveille at Pax and the Annex is at 0800 sharp. If you live in the Solomons/Lusby area, that is what you here from the Annex. If you look as you come over the bridge, there is a huge flag pole at the Annex, i.e. colors and Reveille. Don't know if they do evening colors.

You guys need to get outside more.

At 0800 on PAX is The Star Bangled Banner.

Actually the times for Reveille and Retreat are up to the Unit/Company/Base/Post/Station commander depeding on their designated start of the work day, and end of work day. As I'm sure you kow, this can vary amonst bases/posts/air stations. No set time, it just trationally marks the beginning of the work day and the end of the work day, as commanded locally.

I guess I should have been more accurate..

On bases with MEN at work, reveille is at 0600..

etc etc..

AF and Navy bases.. It probably could be as late as 0800 or 0900..

I would love to hear our anthem or reveille or what y'all call colors every day. My hub would definitely like that because he is a former Marine. Too bad we don't have speakers in St. Leonard. Maybe, they could hook it in with the FD speakers! ::patriot::

It could be...

Aboard Naval Installations, Morning & Evening Colors is conducted 0800 & sunset respectively with the bugle call "To attention" followed by the playing of the National Anthem. After the last note, the bugle call "Carry On" is played.

If there is no band or suitable recording of the National Anthem available, then the bugle calls "To The Colors" is played in the morning, and "Retreat" in the evening.

Colors & Reveille....Never EVER call it retreat Marine!!! Hoorah!!