.jpg)
Color Guard
The Warhawk Battalion Color Guard presents the National Colors (US Flag) as well as the Wisconsin state flag and Organizational Colors (Army flag) for recognition at numerous events on campus as well as the surrounding community. The events supported include UW Whitewater intercollegiate sports, Veterans Day and Memorial Day ceremonies as well as requests from community organizations.
The National Colors are always presented on the right of the formation with the Organizational Colors (Army, Navy, Air Force or Marine Corps flag) in the center and the state flag to the left of the Organizational Colors. The order of presentation is outlined in the US National Flag Code first adopted into law by Congress in 1942. To the left and right of the Colors are guards carrying ceremonial rifles to represent the National will to defend the Colors. The presentation of the colors represents the dedication to the defense of the Nation that all Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines acknowledge during the Oath of Office sworn to when they enter the Armed Forces.