Military "Tattoo" Leaves Its Mark At Marine Park
 | | Soldiers from Fort Hamilton in uniforms of the Continental Army keep the beat and march before crowd at Marine Park last Saturday evening - 11 days before our nation's birthday - for annual "Twilight Tattoo"pageant.
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The United States Army presented its "Twilight Tattoo" pageant last Saturday evening in Marine Park. The annual military ceremony featured the Third U.S. Infantry Regiment, including the U.S. Army Drill Team and the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, and members of the U.S. Army band, accompanied by the U.S. Army chorus, dressed in an array of uniforms representing the nation's military history, all stationed at Fort Hamilton in Bay Ridge.
A "tattoo" is a military tradition that dates back to the 30 Year War in the 17th century. When the bugle sounded at dusk, it signaled soldiers to close the tavern and return to their quarters. Someone would "tap to" the beer keg stoppers. The phrase became "tattoo" and evolved only as a military ceremony.
The scores who attended the pageant, including state Senator Marty Golden and Assemblyman Alan Maisel, were overwhelmed by the solemnity and beauty of the "Twilight Tattoo," which serves as a reminder of our nation's long and proud military history. Text by Neil S. Friedman/Photos by Barry Fischer
 | | Drill team demonstrates precision and timing, as soldiers toss rifles in the air then snatch them in near unison.
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 | | Soldiers in modern gear strut their stuff.
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 | | Soldier dressed as a World War Idoughboy dashes across the field.
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 | | Variety of uniforms and flags from nation's history spread across Marine Park oval.
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 | | Colors displayed during playing of National Anthem.
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