August 19, 2025, 09:45 AM
BB61Marine Corps Honor Guard at Guadalcanal blooper???
It took me a moment to figure out what looked off. If you look close the riflemen have their M-14’s on different shoulders. Blooper or something unique to the USMC???
August 19, 2025, 10:00 AM
weiser09Looking at multiple photos of USMC Color Guard, it appears they place the rifle on the shoulder away from the flags. So they would be on different shoulders.
https://share.google/images/IqSS3vdF6D8oKTemqAugust 19, 2025, 10:05 AM
BB61^^^^
That makes sense when you look at it. I wonder what the symbology means?
August 19, 2025, 10:08 AM
PASigquote:
Originally posted by BB61:
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That makes sense when you look at it. I wonder what the symbology means?
It's protecting the flag, facing outwards
August 19, 2025, 10:33 AM
specter77They are marching to a location in line and will be abreast of each other at the halt. Then as BB61 stated the riflemen will be outboard to protect the colors.
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Michael
USMC Ret