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Each day across Joint Base Pearl Harbor

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Hickam , Colors is observed promptly at

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0800 . As the national instant is

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raised up the mast , the national

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anthem is played , and the flag remains

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unfurled throughout the day until it is

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lowered again at sunset to the sound of

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retreat . Morning and evening colors

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are observed every day without

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exception . Like many Navy traditions ,

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colors was first initiated by the Royal

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Navy in 1797 and was adopted by the

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United States Navy in 1843 . To many

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service members and civilians alike ,

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this custom is rooted in a sense of

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deep contemplation and pride of service .

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During colors , service members are

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required to stop all activities , face

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the flag , or if the flag is not

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visible , face in the direction of the

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music , come to attention , and salute

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until the carry-on signal is given .

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Civilians will stop and face the flag

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with their right hand over their heart .

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Vehicles within sight or hearing of the

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ceremony are also required to stop

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until the carry-on signal is given . No

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base in America has more reminders of

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the history , legacy , and sacrifice of

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military service in the defense of our

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nation and the defense of freedom than

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here at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam .

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Traditions like morning and evening

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colors form a bridge from the past to

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the present . In a very simple yet

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powerful way , we honor those who have

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gone before us and the values they

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upheld when we honor the flag that they

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and we served together . Mahala .