The 21-gun salute is one of the highest military honors, performed for dignitaries, heads of state and fallen service members. But what exactly is it? And why 21 shots? In military tradition ...

Following is a transcript of the video. Robert J. Dalessandro: The origin of the military salute that we use in all the armed services of the United States is really shrouded in mystery.

WEAR is giving a salute to our military. Tonight we honor Sergeant First Class Michael Goble who served in the U.S. Army. He lost his life in Afghanistan. He was assigned to the First Battalion ...