First Annual Q-8 Invitational Drill Competition
The First Annual Q-8 Invitational Drill Competition was held at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, NY on 14 October 2006. 

This premier drill and ceremony event is conducted annually in the Fall in the New York Metro Region.  It is open to all High School and College level military organizations of all services (e.g. Pershing Rifles, CAP, JROTC, ROTC, Naval Sea Cadets, Arnold Air Society, Scabbard and Blade, and Service Academies etc. and foreign equivalents).

The events consist of standard drill, exhibition drill, color guard, marksmanship and more.  The opening ceremony includes a pass and review and closing awards ceremonies includes a retreat ceremony.

The U.S. Army's Drill Team, "The Old Guard", performing at the Q8IDC
Q8IDC Links:
Q-8 Invitational Drill Competition Results
Professional Photographs of the Event for Purchase
Download the .pdf Version of the Souevnir Journal
Q8IDC Proclomation
Q8IDC PAO:
Name: Stu Klein '62
Email:
nesbit@optonline.net