Apr 29, 2013

Soldiers from H Company were privileged to meet Sgt. Luell L. Woods, a former H Company Soldier and World War II veteran.

Apr 25, 2013

Sgt. 1st Class Donald Francisco has provided inspiration and encouragement to people around the world through his service as an unique Army fifer. However, after 30 years of playing, Francisco is retiring and closing a chapter in his musical journey.

Apr 19, 2013

Sgt. Lee Schiefelbein adjust to life as a father of quadruplets with the support of Soldiers of The Old Guard, his family and lessons he learned in the Army.

Apr 11, 2013

The Sacramento Police Department Honor Guard traveled nearly 3,000 miles to get hands on memorial affairs training with The Old Guard.

Apr 4, 2013

Three hundred and 10 Soldiers assigned to the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) completed five days of rigorous testing in order to earn the Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB), Mar. 18-22, at Fort A.P. Hill, Va.

Apr 1, 2013

Always setting the standard and paving the way for the Army, The 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), will be the first unit to employ military working cats.

Mar 15, 2013

The 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) hosted their first of nine Armed Services Blood Program Blood Drives [ASBP], Mar. 11, at the community center on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va.

Mar 5, 2013

Sgt. Frank Frenette, instructor, Regimental Indoctrination Program [RIP], Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), trains his younger brother during a four-week training program which teaches new Old Guard recruits the high uniform, rifle manual and marching standards of The Old Guard.

Feb 22, 2013

His change in uniforms hasn't stopped Eugene Burks's passion for the mission of the United States Army Caisson Platoon. More than 30 years later after initially stepping foot into the barn, Burks's continues to pass on the traditions to the current Caisson Soldiers.

Feb 13, 2013

Selfless service, one of the Army's core values, calls on Soldiers to put the welfare of the nation, the Army and their subordinates before their own. For some Soldiers, this also applies to the animals that serve alongside them. On Feb. 4, 2013, one Old Guard Soldier's quick reaction saved his horse from a serious injury during a mission.

Jan 22, 2013

After years of service to the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), Caisson horses earn their retirement through an adoption program ran by the Caisson platoon.

Jan 11, 2013

Soldiers from 4th Battalion, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), took the principle of staying fit to a new level during a physical fitness seminar, Jan. 7 - 11, at Smith Gymnasium on Joint Base Myer Henderson Hall, Va.

Dec 28, 2012

Pfc. Jacob Davenport, an infantryman with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), set out to become a Tomb Sentinel in the hopes of following the legacy of his great-uncle.

Dec 18, 2012

Staff Sgt. Calvin Fann hopes to raise awareness of how to be safer during the holiday season after his car was broken into at a mall garage.

Dec 13, 2012

The holidays may be considered the season of giving, but for some Soldiers of Hotel Company, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) the giving spirit lasts year-round.

Dec 5, 2012

Klinger, a 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Caisson horse, offers hope to children who have lost loved ones in the military, through a fictional book and stuffed animal modeled after him.

Nov 28, 2012

Sentinels from across the nation returned to the Tomb last weekend to share in the honor, values and traditions of what it means to guard the Unknowns.

Nov 20, 2012

Staff Sgt. James Hague, drum major, United States Army Fife and Drum Corps [FDC], 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), plays an 1865 Marine Band piccolo player in the new Steven Spielberg film, "Lincoln".

Nov 16, 2012

Spc. Kevin Morthorst, infantryman, Caisson Platoon, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), completed his 1,000th Caisson ride, Nov. 9, in Arlington National Cemetery, Va.

Nov 11, 2012

Soldiers of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), participate in various ceremonies, Nov.11, to commemorate Veterans Day.

Nov 9, 2012

Soldiers of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) gathered in Washington, D.C., to welcome World War II and Korean War veterans to the World War II Memorial, Oct. 20, 2012.

Nov 8, 2012

The 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) is a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience and perform missions that are truly one of a kind. Many of these unique opportunities can be found within the regiment's specialty platoons, such as the U.S. Army Drill Team [USADT] and the U.S. Army Caisson Platoon, among others.

Nov 5, 2012

Old Guard Soldiers continue to answer the call in the wake of Hurricane Sandy's aftermath. 289th MPs mobilized to Fort Hamilton, N.Y., to asssit in recovery efforts, Nov.2.

Nov 1, 2012

Soldiers of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) remained dedicated to their missions in Arlington National Cemetery, Va., and Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va., despite the onset of Hurricane Sandy.

Oct 23, 2012

The Old Guard supported more than 30,000 runners from around the world in this year's Army 10-Miler in Washington, D.C., Oct. 21. The runners started at the Pentagon in Arlington Va., and ran through Washington D.C and back to the start point again.

Oct 17, 2012

Honor Guard Company, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), conducted tactical training at Fort A. P. Hill, Va., Oct. 10.

Oct 15, 2012

It takes a huge amount of endurance and motivation to be a part of the Continental Color Guard. Candidates must go through a tough training program that starts with a long run followed by three hours of standing perfectly still in a hot, steamy room.

Oct 12, 2012

Soldiers of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) perform during Twilight Tattoo at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. Oct. 11, 2012. Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno and Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III award the Outstanding Civilian Service Award to civilians in a presentation following the ceremony.

Oct 1, 2012

More than a year after sustaining his injuries, Sgt. Joseph Wilson joined other servicemembers to honor MPs killed in combat at wreath-laying ceremonies in Arlington National Cemetery, Va., Sep. 25.

Sep 24, 2012

Spc. Andre Whyne, infantryman, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 4th Battalion, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), credits his battle buddies and his unit for saving his life.

Sep 13, 2012

Spc. Cody Battista and Sgt. Jeff Liles, infantrymen, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), personally pay homage to their relatives of past wars in Spirit of America.

Sep 5, 2012

Sgt. Erik McGuire officially joined the ranks of the Tomb Sentinels, Aug. 30, when he became the first military police in 11 years to earn The Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Identification Badge.

Sep 5, 2012

For the past four Christmases, Sgt. John Baker left his wife and son to spend the holiday with three strangers he never knew much about, not even their names. Baker is a Tomb Sentinel, a small group of Soldiers entrusted to guard the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery, Va. Sharing his holidays with the Unknowns is a small sacrifice. ker, Tomb Sentinel, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), paid his final respects to the Unknowns, Aug. 31, in Arlington National Cemetery, Va.

Aug 17, 2012

Staff Sgt. Terrell Moorer of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) reflects on how the game of basketball has helped him to be an effective Army leader.

Aug 15, 2012

U.S. Army Gen. Ann E. Dunwoody, Former Commanding General, Army Material Command, retired from the Army, Aug. 15, at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. Dunwoody is the Army's highest-ranking female and is the first woman in U.S. military history to achieve a fourth star.

Aug 10, 2012

Sgt. Francis Frenette, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), enlisted to serve his country and to take care of his family, and now after four years, the same person who enlisted him will reenlist him.

Aug 8, 2012

Sgt. Christopher Anthony, a Tomb Sentinel, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) conducts his final shift guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery Aug. 6. After a Sentinel's last shift, he takes part in a Last Walk ceremony, in which he lays a rose at each of the crypts that make up the memorial. Anthony has guarded the Tomb since November 2010.

Aug 6, 2012

Staff Sgt. Hector Valadez, casket platoon sergeant, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), tells his experience as a noncommissioned officer in charge of a dignified transfer at Dover Air Force Base, Del.

Aug 1, 2012

This year's Military District of Washington Best Warrior Competition at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., July 24-27, tested competitors' abilities to adapt and overcome as well as their mental and physical fortitude. Three Old Guard Soldiers accepted the challenge.

Jul 31, 2012

Following a solemn procession through Arlington National Cemetery, The Old Guard paid tribute to the ultimate sacrifice of Staff Sgt. Carl E. Hammar, 4th Airborne Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, in Arlington National Cemetery. Carried by The Old Guard's Caisson Platoon to his final resting place, Hammar was laid beside many others who have made that same sacrifice for our Nation.

Jul 27, 2012

The Sentinels maintain their vigil today, as they do every day, as the heat index hits 106 degrees in Arlington National Cemetery.

Jul 24, 2012

Command Sgt. Maj. Michael W. Williams, outgoing command sergeant major Joint Force Headquarters-National Capital Region (JFHQ-NCR) and Military District of Washington (MDW) relinquishes responsibility to Command Sgt. Maj. Michael W. Williams during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va.

Jul 20, 2012

The 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) honored the 68th anniversary of the liberation of Guam during an Army wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery, Va., July 17.

Jun 14, 2012

Soldiers from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) participate in a Full Honor Wreath Ceremony in honor of the Army's 237th birthday at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery, Va., June 14, 2012.

Jun 12, 2012

Therapeutic Riding Program uses Soldiers and horses from the U.S. Army Caisson Platoon, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), to provide equine assisted therapy for Wounded Warriors and military veterans.

May 31, 2012

Staff Sgt. Victor Whaley, a firing party commander, Charlie Company, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), talks about "flags-in" at the Arlington National Cemetery, Va.

May 11, 2012

U.S. Army Drill Team (USADT) Soldiers, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), perform during a taping of the 100th episode of Army Wives, May 8, 2012, in Charleston, S.C.

May 3, 2012

3d Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Soldiers, take their passion for rifle drilling to a whole new stage on America's Got Talent.

Apr 26, 2012

Sgt. Jaymes Taylor, infantryman, Alpha Company, 4th Battalion, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), gives insight on his preparation for the Twilight Tattoo season on Joint Base Myer- Henderson Hall, Va., Apr. 24, 2011.

Apr 20, 2012

Spc. Sheldon Benjamin, infantryman, Honor Guard Company, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), was the youngest Soldier to compete in the 2012 David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger Competition, April 13-15, at Fort Benning, Ga.

Apr 5, 2012

For the first time in more than 35 years, the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. dining facility is being operated by service members from The Old Guard's 529th Regimental Support Company.

Mar 27, 2012

Six years and two deployments after his first shot, Staff Sgt. Paul Scarlett, infantryman, Honor Guard Company, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), competes for his Expert Infantryman Badge a second time.

Mar 23, 2012

12 Medal of Honor recipients, escorted by members of their service's honor guard, participate in a wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery, Va. Mar. 23, 2012. The wreath was laid to mark National Medal of Honor Day. National Medal of Honor Day is observed yearly on March 25.

Mar 15, 2012

Spc. Simon Davidson-Hood, Continental Color Guard, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), shares his experiences of serving in the military from different countries.

Mar 12, 2012

Sgt. Allan Castillo, intelligence analyst, Fort Sam Houston, Texas Warrior Transition Unit, maintains his will to live through his second fight with colon cancer.

Feb 27, 2012

Sgt. 1st Class William Bastian, career counselor, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), is named the 2012 Secretary of the Army Career Counselor of the Year.

Feb 19, 2012

In honor of African-American History Month, Fred Moore, the first African-American Tomb Guard, recalls his journey from serving as a firing party member in Honor Guard Company in 1960, to making history in 1961.

Feb 9, 2012

The U.S. Army Drill Team, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), showcased their skills during the National Football League Pro Bowl halftime show, Jan. 29, at Aloha Stadium, Hawaii.

Jan 23, 2012

The Old Guard's Best Ranger team will make its fourth appearance at the Best Ranger Competition, April 13-16, in Fort Benning, Ga. Despite the grueling physical and mental requirements of the competition, Staff Sgt. Sean McAlpine, infantryman, Delta Company, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), and his teammates, are confident they are doing everything they can to prepare.

Jan 18, 2012

Staff Sgt. Andrew Payne, infantryman, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and Staff Sgt. Tim Payne, infantryman, remain close despite all hardships.

Jan 11, 2012

Continental Color Guard Soldiers, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), reflect on the legacy of Spc. Ronald Wildrick, a former CCG member who was killed in Afghanistan, Dec, 11, 2011.

Dec 28, 2011

Soldiers with Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), photographed and documented the location of every tombstone, grave marker and cremation site in Arlington National Cemetery, Va., Dec. 23, 2011.

Dec 22, 2011

Sgt. William Johnston, infantryman, 4th Battalion, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), reflects on his journey from his deployment three years ago to the Iraq war's end.

Dec 16, 2011

Maj. Dale Terrill, commander, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), remembers our nation's heroes during the holiday season.

Dec 5, 2011

Sgt. Dontae Skywalker, Tomb Sentinel, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), has a unique bond with the San Francisco 49ers football team.

Dec 5, 2011

The Caisson Platoon of 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), recently checked out 14 new horses to ensure they are fit for duty.

Nov 23, 2011

Sgt. Ruben Troyer, senior horse trainer, Caisson platoon, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), uses his Amish upbringing to help train horses in the Caisson platoon.

Nov 18, 2011

Staff Sgt. Michael Drake, infantryman, 4th Battalion, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), and family, are named 2011 Military District of Washington Family of the Year for outstanding volunteer work in the community.

Nov 10, 2011

ESPN broadcasted "SportsNation" live from Whipple Field at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall on Tuesday 8 November in celebration of Veterans Day! For all the high resolution photos from the broadcast check out our Flickr site at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/theoldguard/sets/72157628091818460/

Oct 12, 2011

For the first time in the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment's (The Old Guard) more than two hundred year history, Staff Sgt. Christopher Rance and Cpl. Christopher Stevens will represent The Old Guard in a sniper/observer competition, Oct 14-16, 2011 in Elk Garden, W.Va.

Oct 6, 2011

Soldiers from 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) will get a sneak peek into the world of the U.S. Army Drill Team during the team's 14-day training cycle beginning Oct. 11. Interested applicants will learn more than 20 rifle movements, uniform standards, and marching sequences and formations unique only to the drill team. Those wishing to become members, this is only the tip of the iceberg. If you want to be a part of this elite group of Soldiers, you must be willing to really prove it.

Oct 3, 2011

The Old Guard participated in the Change of Responsibility ceremony for the Joint Chiefs of Staff, at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. Admiral Michael Mullen, 17th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff relinquished his responsibility to Gen. Martin E. Dempsey the 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Sep 26, 2011

Soldiers of The Old Guard participate in dignified transfers, bringing home the remains of service members who die overseas in combat.

Sep 21, 2011

Spc. Logan Sheriff, Alpha Company infantryman, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), tells the Army's story through Spirit of America.

Sep 12, 2011

Soldiers from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), prepare for this year's Spirit of America.

Sep 6, 2011

Old Guard Soldiers prepare for several missions and ceremonies. Here is a look of a Honor Guard Soldier's unique perspective of The Old Guard's sacred duties.

Sep 1, 2011

U.S. Army Gen. David Petraeus, Commander, International Security Assistant force (ISAF) and U.S. Forces Afghanistan (USFOR-A), who also served as the Multi-National Forces-Iraq Commander, retired from the Army Aug. 31 and will assume his position as the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency Sept. 6.

Aug 31, 2011

Tomb Sentinels maintain their post during Hurricane Irene.

Aug 30, 2011

A team of 18 cooks from the 529th Regimental Support Company, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), served their last meal at the Fort Lesley J. McNair, D.C. dining facility, 29 July, and have been preparing for the move to Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. during the month of August.

Aug 18, 2011

Yeager, a native of Camp Verde, Arizona, enlisted in the Army Jun. 20, 2006, and credits his five years of service for transforming him from a defiant unmotivated teenager to a disciplined upstanding Soldier.

Aug 12, 2011

Soldiers of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) render final honors to fallen Airmen at Arlington National Cemetery.

Aug 4, 2011

Chaplains from across the nation gathered at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va., July 29, to reflect on the strength of the U.S. Army’s Chaplain’s Corps. The anniversary celebration consisted of a memorial wreath laying ceremony at The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and a luncheon.

Jul 29, 2011

Soldiers from the 529th Regimental Support Company, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and the D.C. National Guard, traveled around the nation’s capital, July 27, in support of the 3rd annual Feds Feed Family food drive. Old Guard Soldiers picked up boxes of non-perishable food items donated from more than 40 federal agencies ranging from the Department of Labor to the National Aeronautics and Space Center Headquarters.

Jul 27, 2011

Alpha Company Soldiers made the move from Fort Lesley J. McNair to their new home at Joint Base Myer- Henderson Hall, Va. A ribbon cutting ceremony took place, July 26, to mark the opening of the new barracks.

Jul 22, 2011

Sgt. Brian West, 1st Battalion infantryman, Bravo Company, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), discusses his reasons for serving.

Jul 22, 2011

Jul 21, 2011

The following article highlights the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment’s key role in the Battle of Bull Run. Today we commemorate the 150th anniversary.

Jul 7, 2011

Soldiers from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) pushed through their final obstacle course during the Old Guard’s Best Warrior Competition, Jun. 29, at Fort A.P. Hill, Va. Over the course of three days, 14 Soldiers were tested on their performance of the Army Physical Fitness Test, multiple choice and written exams, day and night land navigation, weapons qualification, a simulated combat obstacle course and a military appearance board.

Jul 7, 2011

Soldiers from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) pushed through their final obstacle course during the Old Guard’s Best Warrior Competition, Jun. 29, at Fort A.P. Hill, Va. Over the course of three days, 14 Soldiers were tested on their performance of the Army Physical Fitness Test, multiple choice and written exams, day and night land navigation, weapons qualification, a simulated combat obstacle course and a military appearance board.

Jun 29, 2011

Soldiers from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment help restore America's most sacred cemetery.

Jun 24, 2011

The 38 Soldier team services more than 150 vehicles, 2,400 weapons and is responsible for the calibration of all Nuclear, Biological, Chemical and electronic equipment for more than 1,500 Soldiers. Outside of maintenance, it also houses the Army’s only fully functional paint shop run by Soldiers.

Jun 16, 2011

Sgt. Jeff McQuiston and Spc. Robert Norrington, unit supply specialists, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), recalled some of their most memorable moments working in The Old Guard’s Ceremonial Equipment Branch, or flag shop. The flag shop houses approximately 4,000 flags from every country, executive officer flags for all branches of service, and an assortment of uniforms from George Washington’s Continental Army to the present. The shop provides its materials in support of ceremonies ranging from the president’s speeches to arrival ceremonies of foreign dignitaries.

Jun 14, 2011

Elements of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), conduct an Army Birthday wreath ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery, Va.

Jun 10, 2011

Sgt. 1st Class Richard Ruddle and Staff Sgt. Andrew Ruddle, father and son snare drum players in the Fife and Drum Corps, share in the experiences of a father and son relationship in the FDC.

Jun 10, 2011

The United States Army Drill Team, the defending Joint Service Drill Exhibition champions, has represented The Old Guard across our nation and the world since 1948. This video will take you inside the Drill Team to show you a unique view of the training that is required to be the best.

Jun 8, 2011

New Soldiers arriving to The 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) can expect a new innovative regimental integration experience due to the recent changes of the regiment’s indoctrination program.

May 30, 2011

The Old Guard has conducted "Flags-In" in Arlington National Cemetery since 1948. Here is a story about "Flags-In" 2011.

May 30, 2011

Soldier from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) participate in the Presidential Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns, Arlington National Cemetery, Va, May 30, 2011.

May 26, 2011

Soldiers of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) learned the importance of not only practicing safety disciplines on duty but off duty as well during the regiment’s safety day at Summerall Field May 23.

May 26, 2011

The ceremony, known as "flags in," has been conducted annually since The Old Guard was designated as the Army's official ceremonial unit in 1948. Every available soldier in the 3rd U.S. Infantry participates, placing small American flags one foot in front and centered before each grave marker.