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it is TAPS

If this question pertains to a military base during the lowering of the colors(flag), then this awnser is wrong.

Retreat is played for the lowering of the colors and TAPS is played around 2200 HOURS(Lights Out)

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Retreat could be used but it's more appropriate to play "To The Colors".

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What song is played when the American Flag is lowered in the US Military?

Retreat is played during the lowering of the colors(flag). TAPS(Lights Out) is not.


What song is played when the American flag is lowered at the end of the duty day?

(THIS MAKES NO SENSE)To the Colors is played when the Flag is lowered Retreat is played on military bases with the lowering of the COLORS(FLAG).


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What is the reason Retreat is played on a military base at the end of the day?

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