Render respect: Pause, remember during Reveille, Retreat Published June 9, 2011 By Airman 1st Class Earlandez M. Young 92nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. -- "I feel as though 'Reveille,' 'Retreat' and 'Taps' courtesies are something we should follow to the core," said the 92nd Security Forces Squadron patrolman. "It's one of the first things we learn in basic training and you never forget it because it becomes second nature to you and you want to give respect and honor to those who have served in the military prior to you," said Airman 1st Class Desmond Pearson. In an effort to help motorists hear "Reveille," "Retreat" and "Taps," the 92nd Communication Squadron's ground radio Airmen increased the volume of the base public address system, just in time for the Memorial Day weekend. "It wasn't nearly as loud as it needed to be," said Chief Master Sgt. Rudy Lopez, 92nd Air Refueling Wing command chief master sergeant. "I don't think Team Fairchild was purposely being disrespectful - I think they just couldn't hear the music and therefore didn't stop their cars for 'Reveille' or 'Retreat.' We should all be proud to live in a country that provides us the many freedoms we enjoy. Those liberties come at a cost paid for by those who came before us and were willing to fight for those freedoms. The simple act of paying respect to our flag shouldn't be something that we take lightly. Pausing for a few minutes each day is the best way I know to respect the sacrifices of our fallen service members and reflect on why we actually serve. As a reminder to motorists, they should come to a complete stop upon hearing music. The car stereo should be turned off and all passengers should sit quietly. If outside, civilians should place their right hand over their heart. If wearing a hat, remove and hold in the right hand at the left shoulder so the right hand is positioned directly over the heart. Mornings "Reveille" is played on Fairchild 7:30 a.m., Monday through Friday, followed by "To the Colors." Pedestrians in uniform must stand at parade rest for "Reveille" and salute during "To the Colors." Afternoons "Retreat" signals the end of the duty day and is played at 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Pedestrians in uniform should stand at parade rest, and then salute during the National Anthem. Evenings "Taps" is played at 9 p.m., Monday through Friday. Pedestrians in uniform should salute.