Tattoo tonight at Wright-Patterson ; Free event will include music, military fly-overs and fireworks.

Dayton Daily News › June 26, 2009

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DAYTON -- Military tattoos date back to the earliest days of warfare when bugles, drums and whistles signaled commands to the armies.

The word "tattoo" is derived from 17th century Dutch words meaning "shut the tap." Now tattoo is used to refer to any sort of ceremonial performance with drums and military music.

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Tattoo tonight at Wright-Patterson ; Free event will include music, military fly-overs and fireworks.

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base will open its gates to th...

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