May 25, 2011

Members of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), perform the pageantry of Twilight Tattoo in New York City’s Time Square. Twilight Tattoo is an hour-long military pageant. The performances were free and open to the public.

May 24, 2011

Members of the U.S. Army Presidential Salute Battery, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), have the duty of firing final salutes during memorial ceremonies for service members laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery, Va. and are responsible for rendering honors to visiting foreign dignitaries and heads of state at the White House, Pentagon and throughout the National Capital Region.

May 19, 2011

Members of the U.S. Army Presidential Salute Battery, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), have the duty of firing final salutes during memorial ceremonies for service members laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery, Va. and are responsible for rendering honors to visiting foreign dignitaries and heads of state at the White House, Pentagon and throughout the National Capital Region.

May 13, 2011

In keeping the tradition of providing final honors to our nation's heroes, The U.S. Army's Caisson Platoon, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), pulls a flag-draped casket on a black artillery caisson, leading a fallen comrade to their final resting place in Arlington National Cemetery. Sgt. 1st Class James Dean, Caisson Platoon Sergeant, has the opportunity to be a vital part of this heritage.

May 12, 2011

3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) performs during Twilight Tattoo on May 11, 2011 at Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C.

May 9, 2011

A stone from the Pentagon's impact site was dedicated to members of the Military District of Washington, to include the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), who assisted with recovery operations following the attacks.

May 6, 2011

Spc. Mychal Akers, a Caisson Platoon farrier, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), reshoes Trooper, one of the gray team lead horses, on May 4, 2011 inside of the Caisson Barn located at Fort Myer, Va. The Caisson Platoon participates in numerous historic pageants in addition to their military funeral duties. (U.S. Army photos by Spc. Devin Kornaus)

May 2, 2011

"Here rests in honored glory an American Soldier known but to God," is inscribed on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier where Sentinels from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) walk day and night to honor and protect fallen heroes who sacrificed their lives and identities for our country's freedom.

Apr 20, 2011

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala.--There wasn't a whole lot of age spread between them. But Reserve Master Sgt. Mark Chaplin and Sgt. Jack Bynum were more than happy to represent the oldest and youngest Soldiers at Friday's cake-cutting ceremony for the Army Reserve's 103rd birthday.

Apr 12, 2011

The U.S. Army Drill Team, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), won the 4th Annual Joint Service Drill Exhibition for the second year in a row, at the Jefferson Memorial, Washington, D.C. on April 9. The Army, Air Force, Navy and Coast Guard Drill Teams were critiqued on five different areas of drill and ceremony by military and civilian judges.

Mar 29, 2011

Soldiers with 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) recently underwent five days of continuous testing for the chance to earn the Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB) at Fort A.P. Hill, Va.

Mar 24, 2011

Seven-time Tour de France champion, Lance Armstrong, participated in a 5-mile run with The Old Guard and visited with cancer survivors in the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, at Fort Myer, Va.

Mar 21, 2011

It's that time of year where the color green floods the streets, and the air is filled with sound of bagpipes. There is a break in tradition for this year's 250th Annual New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade, the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) is participating for the first time.

Mar 16, 2011

3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) conducts the memorial ceremony for Army Cpl. Frank Woodruff Buckles, the last surviving American World War I veteran, at Arlington National Cemetery, March 15, 2011.

Mar 11, 2011

Soldiers with 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) conduct Expert Infantryman Badge training lanes at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va., 9 March, 2011. The training lane exercise was conducted in preparation for EIB testing, scheduled 19-21 March, 2011, at Fort A.P. Hill, Va.

Mar 8, 2011

Army Chief of Staff, Gen. George W. Casey Jr., personally recognized more than 350 Soldiers from the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), March 7, 2011 at Joint Base Myer- Henderson Hall, Va.

Mar 2, 2011

The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) conducts the Sgt. Maj. of the Army's retirement ceremony at Joint Base Myer Henderson Hall's Comny Hall, on March 1, 2011.

Feb 25, 2011

Elements of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) performed in the Presidents Day Armed Forces Full Honor Wreath Ceremony and Firing Demonstration in honor of President Washington at Mount Vernon, VA.

Feb 17, 2011

Admiral AfaEURodouard Guillaud, The Chief of Defense France, arrival ceremony in Arlington National Cemetery, Va. on February 17, 2011.

Feb 15, 2011

The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) welcomed back a familiar face as the new regimental sergeant major. Command Sgt. Maj. Jeffery T. Stitzel assumed responsibility from Command Sgt. Maj. David Martel, outgoing regimental sergeant major, during a Change of Responsibility ceremony in Conmy Hall in December.

Feb 14, 2011

Members of the Continental Color Guard, Honor Guard Company, 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), perform during Super Bowl XLV Sunday, February 6 at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, as part of the Armed Forces Color Guard.

Feb 11, 2011

Soldiers with the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), Continental Color Guard, carry the rifle, the American Flag and the Army Flag at Super Bowl XLV as part of the Armed Forces Color Guard.

Feb 11, 2011

Soldiers with the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), Continental Color Guard, carry the rifle, the American Flag and the Army Flag at Super Bowl XLV as part of the Armed Forces Color Guard.

Feb 11, 2011

The Continental Color Guard carries the American Flag, and the Army Flag at Super Bowl XLV. The Continental Color Guard displays the Colors in numerous parades and ceremonies throughout the year. The team has performed in such notable events as presidential inaugurals, and the Olympics.

Jan 31, 2011

The 3rd United States Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) conducts a Department of the Army Retirement ceremony on January 27, 2011. The Ceremony was Charlie Company's first since returning from Iraq on August 29, 2010.

Jan 19, 2011

The 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) supports the arrival of Chinese President Hu Jintao during a State arrival ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 19.

Jan 19, 2011

The U.S. Army Drill Team, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), 4th Battalion, conducted performance exhibitions at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio, Texas. The All-American Bowl is a high school football all-star game that brings 90 of the nation's top high school football players in an East versus West match up. An estimated 34,000 people attended the game. As of 2007, there were over one hundred Army All-Americans in the National Football League.

Jan 12, 2011

Only the best of the best will receive the chance to compete in the annual Secretary of the Army Career Counselor of the Year competition, scheduled Jan. 20-24, here, in the Military District of Washington area.

Dec 20, 2010

Soldiers from 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), honor Sgt. David C. Dolby, Vietnam veteran and Medal of Honor recipient at Arlington National Cemetery, Dec. 16. The Old Guard is responsible for conducting all Army full honor funerals in Arlington National Cemetery.

Dec 20, 2010

Tomb Sentinels guard the Tomb of the Unknowns on the National Capital regions first snow day of the season.

Dec 17, 2010

Command Sgt. Maj. David Martel, outgoing Regimental Sergeant Major for 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), relinquishes responsibility to Command Sgt. Maj. Jeffery T. Stitzel during a Change of Responsibility ceremony in C-hall, Dec. 16.

Dec 9, 2010

Soldiers from Echo Company, 4th Battalion, 3d U.S Infantry Regiment, (The Old Guard), conduct weapons training in preparation for Expert Infantryman Badge qualification at Fort A.P Hill, Va., Dec. 7.

Dec 3, 2010

Lt. Gen. William J. Rew, Air Combat Command Vice-Commander at Langley Air Force Base, Va., speaks with Mary Jo Beckman of the Therapeutic Riding Association of Virginia and one of the co-founders of the pilot therapeutic riding program during his visit to the Caisson Stables of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) at Fort Myer, Va. on Dec. 3.

Nov 23, 2010

The 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) provided ceremonial support for the General Officer Retirement Ceremony in honor of Maj. Gen. Richard J. Rowe, Jr. (middle), Commanding General of Joint Force Headquarters National Capital Region and the U.S. Army Military District of Washington from June 2007 to July 2009, at Conmy Hall, Fort Myer, Va. on Nov. 19. Lt. Gen. William Troy (left) was the presiding officer at the ceremony and is currently the Director of the Army Staff. Rowe's career began in 1973 and his final assignment was Director Iraq Training and Advisory Team, United States Forces-Iraq.

Nov 17, 2010

Maj. Gen. Karl R. Horst, Commanding General of the U.S. Army Military District of Washington and Joint Force Headquarters National Capital Region, presents a folded American flag to Staff Sgt. Adam Dickmyer's wife, Melinda Dickmyer, on Nov 17th in Arlington National Cemetery. Dickmyer was a Sentinel at the Tomb of the Unknowns from April 2004 to Sept. 2007. He was killed by an improvised explosive device outside of Kandahar, Afghanistan on Oct 28th.

Nov 16, 2010

Staff Sgt. Adam Dickmyer, who served as a Sentinel at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from April 2004 until September 2007 and was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom at the time of his death, will be buried in Arlington National Cemetery after his burial service scheduled on Nov. 17.

Nov 16, 2010

Nov 1, 2010

More than 400 riders and 500 horses were downtown last weekend competing for about $400,000 in prize money, including Saturday night's $100,000 President's Cup Grand Prix. The Caisson Platoon was in attendance and demonstrated the different riding styles the soldiers use for training and for funerals. The demonstration ended with two Soldiers from the Equine Therapeutic Riding program taking center stage showcasing how Caisson horses rehabilitate Wounded Warriors.

Oct 29, 2010

Military Police of 289th Military Police Company, 4th Battalion, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) conducts Special Reaction Team tryouts at the obstacle course on Fort George G. Meade, Md., Oct. 28.

Oct 25, 2010

The 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) runs and provides support for the 26th Annual Army Ten Miler at the Pentagon and throughout Washington D.C. on Oct. 24.

Oct 21, 2010

The 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Commander, Col. David P. Anders, reenlists 32 Old Guard Soldiers inside the Rotunda for the Charters of Freedom, permanent home of the Declaration of Independence, Constitution of the United States, and Bill of Rights, at the National Archives Building in Washington D.C. on Oct. 21.

Oct 12, 2010

Sergeant Kyle Obrosky, a Topeka, Kansas native, lays a rose at the Tomb of the Unknowns

Oct 1, 2010

The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) welcomes members of The Old Guard Association to Fort Myer, Va. for the 13th Annual TOGA reunion. TOGA consists of former service members and their families who have served in The Old Guard. More than 200 TOGA members participated in the reviewing ceremony and the laying of a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns. The Old Guard Association has 899 active members.

Sep 28, 2010

Former Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens, who served in the Senate longer than any Republican in history, was laid to rest with full military honors in Arlington National Cemetery on Sept. 28. He served in the Army Air Forces in the 1940s.

Sep 28, 2010

First Lt. Vernon J. Baker was laid to rest in a Full Honor Ceremony conducted by the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) at Arlington National Cemetery. He was an Army infantryman who became the only surviving African American to receive the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during World War II.

Sep 27, 2010

Spc. Greg Bartholomew, Cpl. Christopher Vazquez, and Spc. Deante Tarp (respectively) from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), 4th Battalion, 289th Military Police Company cross the finish line as the first team to complete the final event of the MP Warfighter competition, the 15-mile endurance march at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., Sept. 16.

Sep 17, 2010

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates and Gen. James E. Cartwright, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, render honors to the colors with former Prisoners of War in the National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony at the Pentagon River Entrance Sept. 17.

Sep 14, 2010

Cpl. Christopher Vazquez inspects Spc. Gregory Bartholomew's packing items before they leave for a competition. Vazquez, Bartholomew and Spc. Deante Tarp were chosen to represent the 289th MP Company, 4th Battalion, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) in the 69th annual Military Police Warfighter Competition held at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., in September.

Sep 10, 2010

The U.S. Army's Spirit of America will LIVE stream on the Military District Washington's web site this Friday and Saturday from Pittsburgh. (See Link) The history of the nation will come to life through historical reenactments, musical entertainment and precision military drill. Historical accounts, taken directly from Soldiers' letters and diaries, provide the story line for this powerful drama, designed to entertain while presenting the history and development of the U.S. Army from its origins through the wars, conflicts and missions that have molded the Army and the nation. Scheduled LIVE streaming shows this week in Pittsburgh are: Friday, Sept. 10, 10:30 a.m. and Saturday, Sept. 11, 7:30 p.m. These performances are available for Live Streaming only and will not be available at a later date and time. Join Soldiers from the U.S. Army Military District of Washington in celebrating the "Strength of the Nation."

Sep 9, 2010

Col. David Anders, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. David Martel, Regimental Sergeant Major, stand with Staff Sgt. Leon Baudoux, who serves as a Sentinel at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Baudoux earned the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Identification Badge #585 during a ceremony on Sept. 8 , 2010 at Arlington National Cemetery. The Tomb Badge is the least awarded badge in the U.S. Army.

Aug 30, 2010

Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) returns from a year deployment in Iraq to Joint Base Myer- Henderson Hall on Aug. 28.

Aug 27, 2010

More than 300 active duty Soldiers from the U.S. Army Military District of Washington are rehearsing this month for Spirit of America, which is coming to the cities of Pittsburgh, Pa., Highland Heights, Ky., and Grand Rapids, Mich., in September.

Aug 24, 2010

The 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) provides ceremonial support in a Special NCO Retirement Ceremony for Command Sgt. Maj. Dennis M. Carey at Conmy Hall, Joint Base Myer- Henderson Hall on August 20.

Aug 24, 2010

The 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) provides ceremonial support in a Special NCO Retirement Ceremony for Command Sgt. Maj. Dennis M. Carey at Conmy Hall, Joint Base Myer- Henderson Hall on August 20.

Aug 23, 2010

The U.S. Army Drill Team and Presidential Salute Battery of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) provides Ceremonial Support for the Fort Meade 1812 Concert to the Nation at Fort Meade, Maryland on Aug. 21.

Aug 12, 2010

General McChrystal's retirement ceremony was held on Fort McNair, July 2010.

Jul 30, 2010

Jul 30, 2010

Jul 19, 2010

Jul 9, 2010

Command Sgt. Maj. Phillip R. Cantrell, incoming Command Sgt. Maj. for 4th Battalion, 3d Infantry Regiment, takes responsibility of the unit at a Change of Responsibility ceremony at Conmy Hall on Fort Myer, Va., July 9.

Jul 9, 2010

The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (Old Guard) Presidential Salute Battery fires a 50 gun salute to our Nation on the 4th of July. The 50 rounds represent one round for each state in the union.

Jun 29, 2010

Sgt. 1st Class Alfred Lanier, Sergeant of the Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, lays a rose at the Tomb in remembrance of his final walk on June 25. Sentinels lay roses signifying leaving the Tomb, and the love they have for the job and the Unknowns.

Jun 22, 2010

The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Fife and Drum Corps celebrated 50 years of pride, dedication and excellence in a "Tattoo" featuring seven other military and civilian units at Conmy Hall, Joint Base Myer- Henderson Hall on June 19.

Jun 21, 2010

Lt. Gen. David Huntoon, Director of the Army Staff, and Sgt. Maj. of the Army Kenneth O. Preston lead the Army's Birthday Run at Joint Base Myer- Henderson Hall on June 18.

Jun 18, 2010

From the left, Maj. Gen. Karl R. Horst, commander, Joint Force Headquarters- National Capital Region and The U.S. Army Military District of Washington and Col. David P. Anders, commander of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), officially open the renovated Caisson barn in a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Joint Base Myer- Henderson Hall, Va. on June 18.

Jun 17, 2010

Command Sgt. Maj. Maurice Jackson, outgoing Command Sgt. Maj. for 4th Battalion, 3d Infantry Regiment, relinquishes responsibility to Sgt. Maj. Reginald Cooper during a Change of Responsibility ceremony at Summerall Field on Fort Myer, Va., June 17.

Jun 17, 2010

The Old Guard hosts a special Twilight Tattoo performance at Fort Myer, Va., June 16, in honor of the Army Birthday.

Jun 11, 2010

Army skills were put to the test by six high-speed Soldiers of the 3rd Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) by advanced physical fitness tests, written exams, urban warfare simulations, board interviews, and Warrior tasks and drills pertinent to the operating environments of today.

Jun 6, 2010

Lt. Col. Brandon Robbins, new commander for 1st Battalion, 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), receives the battalion colors from Col. David Anders, Regimental Commander, in a change of command ceremony at Summerall Field on June 4.

Jun 3, 2010

Join the United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps for a spectacular evening of music on Saturday June 19, 2010 in Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall's historic Conmy Hall! Celebrate the The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps' five decades of service to the United States Army and the Nation with performances by the U. S. Military Academy Band "Hellcats", the Fifes and Drums of Colonial Williamsburg, "The Commandants Own" U. S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, City of Washington Pipe Band, and more! Doors open at 6:00PM with the show beginning at 7:00PM. Tickets are free and open to the public. For those unable to attend, we are excited to be also broadcasting the event live on the web! Please visit www.army.mil/fifeanddrum/50th_tattoo.html or contact Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps Public Affairs at 703-696-9593 for more information or to reserve your seat today!

Jun 1, 2010

Vice President of the United States, Honorable Joe Biden, lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and gives a speech in honor of Memorial Day.

May 29, 2010

Maj. Gen. Karl Horst, commander of the U.S. Army Military District of Washington and Joint Force Headquarters - National Capital Region in Washington, DC., lays a wreath at President John F. Kennedy's gravesite at the Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., May 29.

May 27, 2010

The Secretary of Defense, Hon. Robert Gates, visited with Soldiers from the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) on May 27th in Arlington National Cemetery. He presented 44 Soldiers with coins and thanked them for their service, and for honoring our nations fallen.

May 27, 2010

Each year, just prior to Memorial Day, the Soldiers of the 3rd U.S. Infantry, also known as the Old Guard, honor America's fallen heroes by placing American flags before the gravestones of those buried at Arlington National Cemetery. This year, the soldiers of the Old Guard placed flags in front of more than 260,000 gravestones in roughly three hours.

May 26, 2010

Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment conduct a department of the Army retirement ceremony for 49 retirees at Joint Myer-Henderson Hall on May 20th. In 1922, the War Department issued an authorization that makes this unit unique among the US military. Because of their valor and contributions, the Old Guard marches and passes in review with "Bayonets Fixed" a distinction not afforded to any other US military unit.

May 25, 2010

Command Sgt. Maj. Soriano, the 412th Aviation Support Battalion's command sergeant major, traveled here May 21 to visit his son, Spc. Diego O. Soriano, a 21-year-old, Infantryman, with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard).

May 24, 2010

An Oakley representative lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier with the assistance of a Tomb Guard at Arlington National Cemetery, May 20, 2010. *Any references to any non-federal entity or private corporation does not constitute an endorsement of that entity by Joint Force Headquarters-National Capital Region and The U.S. Army Military District of Washington or The U.S. Army.

May 20, 2010

Maj. Gen. Karl Horst, commander, Joint Force Headquarters/ National Capital Region and the U.S. Army Military District of Washington stands attentively as the President of Mexico lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier with the assistance of Sgt. First Class Alfred Lanier, Sergeant of the Guard for the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, at Arlington National Cemetery, May 20, 2010.

May 19, 2010

The Officer Corps gained two exceptional Soldiers from an elite unit that showcases the Army and defends the dignity and honor of fallen comrades. Former non-commissioned officers of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 4th Battalion, 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) graduated as Distinguished Military Graduates from Officer Candidate School, Fort Benning, Ga. on April 29.

May 18, 2010

3d U.S. Infantry Regiment, known as The Old Guard, recently participated in Joint Service Open House (JSOH), a three-day event held annually at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Through the use of unique aerial and ground displays several military units, to include The Old Guard, received the chance to share their unit history and modern-day mission with the thousands of American citizens in attendance, May 14 through 16.

May 13, 2010

Only a handful of U.S. Army Rangers earned bragging rights after crossing the coveted Best Ranger Competition finish line to complete three strenuous days of nonstop events from May 7-9. Amongst the few accomplished, and placing 9th in the overall competition, was the U.S. Army's Oldest Active Infantry Regiment known as The Old Guard.

May 3, 2010

Last year, for the first time, the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, more commonly known as The Old Guard, participated in the David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger Competition at Fort Benning, Ga.

May 3, 2010

US ARMY WAR COLLEGE, Pennsylvania -- The Presidential Salute Battery of Headquarters and Headquarters Company 1st Battalion 3rd Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) fire the first of a thirteen gun salute at Jim Thorpe day at the Army War College in Carlisle, PA on April 23. Jim Thorpe was a Native American athlete who won two Olympic gold medals in 1912. He also played football, baseball, and basket ball at the collegiate and professional levels. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew Coffee, 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment)

Apr 12, 2010

Apr 12, 2010

The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) hosted the third annual Joint Service Drill Exhibition at the Lincoln Memorial in D.C. on April 10. Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard drill teams exhibited their unique drill capabilities to the public. This was the Army's first win.

Apr 7, 2010

Medal of Honor recipients lay a wreath with a ceremony following in honor of National Medal of Honor Day at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery on March 25.

Apr 7, 2010

Bravo Company Soldiers are the first in the unit to train with the Ultimate Training Munitions 5.56 mm Target Bullet Rounds at Fort A.P. Hill, Va.

Apr 6, 2010

The Caisson Platoon Equine Assisted Program began at the start of the season here at Myer. The program uses the horses and Soldiers of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Caisson Platoon to provide equine-assisted therapy for the Wounded Warriors in treatment at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. The program is celebrating its fourth anniversary next month.

Apr 6, 2010

Over 3,000 people united at the Memorial Amphitheater in Arlington National Cemetery for the Easter Sunrise Service on Sunday.

Apr 2, 2010

Officials from Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall will break ground April 8 on a new barracks, a designated green building designed to save energy and human resources.

Mar 23, 2010

Lakes, dams, mills, mines, mounds, ancient havens and maybe a haunted house or two are all some of the locations veterans get to visit vicariously on a daily basis working on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Veterans Curation Project.

Mar 22, 2010

Of 266 EIB candidates, 22 Soldiers obtained the badge on March 21. The EIB recognizes outstanding infantry Soldiers who demonstrate a high degree of professional skill, expertise and excellence.

Mar 18, 2010

Old Guard Soldiers began testing for the Expert Infantryman Badge at Fort A.P. Hill on Thursday, March 18.

Mar 17, 2010

Staff Sgt. Brian Chiles and Spec. Kenneth Killingbeck, food service specialists with 529th Regimental Support Company, 4th Battalion, 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), both earned a bronze medal in the 'centerpiece category' for their 'Fantasia'-inspired sculptures at the 35th Annual Army Culinary Arts Competition in Fort Lee, Va. The talented cooks' hard work paid off after working for about 230 hours on their sculptures. "This was my second year earning bronze in that category and the first for Killingbeck," said Chiles. "It was a great learning experience, getting critiqued by civilian chefs, now knowing what I can do better for next year's competition. We showcased the Old Guard as a small unit but with immense skills." The competition is the largest in the country and endorsed by the American Culinary Federation.

Mar 17, 2010

Soldiers of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) march down Constitution Ave. in Washington DC's Saint Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 14.

Mar 15, 2010

Mar 8, 2010

Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States award the Gold Medal of Merit to the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) for esteemed recognition of its timeless dedication and uninterrupted commitment to its mission of providing security to the nation's capital while serving as the U. S. Army's Official Ceremonial Unit to include guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. Regimental Commander, Col. David Anders, Sergeant of the Guard, Sgt. First Class Alfred Lanier, and Regimental Command Sergeant Major David Martel, respectively, accept the award on behalf of the Regiment on March 8 at the Hyatt Regency, Arlington, Va.

Mar 4, 2010

Gen. Alexander Haig is laid to rest by the Soldiers of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) in Arlington National Cemetery, Va. on March 2. Haig, who died February 20th, served three U.S. Presidents, and was the Secretary of State under former U.S. President Ronald Reagan.

Mar 4, 2010

Staff Sgt. John Wolfe stands tall with Maj. Gen. Karl Horst, commanding general JFHQ-NCR and the U.S. Army Military District of Washington, after earning Tomb Identification Badge #579 at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery, Va.

Mar 4, 2010

Brothers in Arms, Staff Sgt. Jonathan and Spc. Mathew Brisiel, make history guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery, Va.