Tennessee National Guard firing ceremonial cannons during Medal of Honor Memorial Service

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – In support of the 2025 Medal of Honor Celebration Convention, Soldiers from the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment’s Fires Squadron will perform a three-volley salute next to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, in Chattanooga, during a memorial service on October 3, at approximately 10:20 a.m.  

The nearly 20-Soldier team of Tennessee National Guardsmen from Lewisburg, Maryville, Shelbyville, Sparta, and Winchester will discharge ceremonial blank rounds, in series, from three 75mm M116 Howitzers. Each gun will fire independently and there will be a 3-5 second pause between each round discharged. Citizens near St. Paul’s Episcopal Church should expect to hear a loud report during each cannon volley. The howitzers present no danger to the public. 

A three-volley salute is performed at military funerals to honor and convey deep respect for deceased service-members.

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WHO: Tennessee Army National Guard 

WHAT: Three-volley salute w/75mm Howitzers (ceremonial blank rounds) 

WHEN: Friday, October 3, during the Medal of Honor Convention Memorial Service 

WHERE: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 305 West 7th Street, Chattanooga, Tenn.

Ceremony details are subject to change