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Apr 15, 2009

Minister of Defense of Australia lays wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Apr 15, 2009

Minister of Defense of Lebanon lays wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Apr 9, 2009

Link to a News Channel 8 Story on The Old Guard's participation in Army Day on Capitol Hill.

Apr 8, 2009

Congressional staffers got a chance, April 8, to interact with Soldiers from the 3rd Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and fire one of the most common Soldier weapons in the Army, the M-4 carbine.

Apr 3, 2009

Officers and Noncommissioned Officers from 4th Battalion, 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) were lectured Wednesday at the Women's Memorial in Arlington National Cemetery by Dr. Akbar Ahmed about the tribal regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Apr 2, 2009

"Noli Me Tangere"

Apr 2, 2009

Soldiers from H Co., 1st Battalion, 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) deployed out of Andrews Air Force Base, Md. bound for the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk, La. The "Hard Rock Hotel" will be training there from March 31 to April 19.

Mar 31, 2009

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Mar 30, 2009

Mar 30, 2009

The 3rd United States Infantry (The Old Guard) will be holding its annual Ball on May 08, 2009 at 6 p.m. at the Crystal City Hyatt. The TOG Ball is an exciting night that involves dinner, dancing and the building of camaraderie between Soldiers of the regiment.

Mar 30, 2009

Mar 30, 2009

Soldiers of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) marched in a ceremony this month to honor the Year of the NCO. The ceremony, a review hosted by Sgt. Maj. of the Army Kenneth O. Preston, was designed to showcase the contributions of noncommissioned officers in the U.S. Army.

Mar 27, 2009

ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY, Va. -- A cadre of heroes joined with the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation to honor and celebrate the American spirit of selfless service March 25.

Mar 27, 2009

The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) kicked off March with its AER campaign. The theme of this yearAca,!a,,cs Campaign is Aca,!A"Adding Strength to ARMY STRONGAca,!A?. Army Emergency Relief is a private nonprofit organization incorporated by the Secretary of War and the Army Chief of Staff in 1942. AER's sole mission is to help Soldiers and their dependents.

Mar 27, 2009

Mar 25, 2009

The Old Guard sent 273 Soldiers to Fort A.P. Hill, Va., to try to earn their expert infantryman's badge. Of those 273, 134 proved themselves worthy of the badge. The badge is important because it shows that the wearer is an expert at the infantryman's trade.

Mar 24, 2009

In the confusing realm of gender stereotypes, innuendo and sex roles in human relationships, often young Soldiers are left in a fog not knowing what is acceptable behavior and what's a crime. "This is part of a cultural change in our Army," said Lt. Col. Robert White, commander, U.S. Army Garrison Heidelberg, Monday in an introduction to "Sex Signals," a scripted, interactive and improve show designed to make young people think about sexual assault prevention.

Mar 23, 2009

"Sex Signals," a Catharsis Productions Presentation hosted at Fort Myer WHO & WHAT: Fort Myer is hosting an improvisational comedy, education and audience participation, "Sex Signals." The show provides a provocative, in-your-face look at issues surrounding dating, sex and date rape on college campuses. WHEN: Tuesday, March 23, 2009, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: Town Hall, Sheridan Ave., Fort Myer, Va. 22211 WHY: The purpose is to provide education on the misunderstandings of the opposite sex, gender role stereotypes and help improve communication in interpersonal relationships. For more information, contact Old Guard Public Affairs at 703-696-3157/703-696-4183 or via e-mail at brian.kent.parker@conus.army.mil

Mar 19, 2009

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Kenneth Preston hosted an Army Full Honor Review in honor of the Year of the NCO at a ceremony in Conmy Hall at Fort Myer, Va. The ceremony consisted of five platoons from the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), and the U.S. Army Band (Pershing's Own). The ceremony was held to highlight the contributions of NCOs in the Army. Soldiers in the review were dressed to show the variety of missions Soldiers are capable of. At the ceremony, Preston read the Charge of the Noncommissioned Officer to 29 newly inducted NCOs.

Mar 19, 2009

Quintets from the U.S. Army Band and Russian National Orchestra joined together March 17 to perform music from the private collections of Czars Alexander III and Nicholas II -- music that hadn't been heard in over 100 years.

Mar 18, 2009

Staff Sgt. John S. Wollaston, a broadcast journalist of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), reenlists in front of the pillar of his home state, Texas, at the National World War II Memorial, Washington D.C. Wollaston's reenlistment is indefinite, ensuring a career and retirement from the Army.

Mar 17, 2009

Mar 17, 2009

Paul Bucha, a recipient of the Medal of Honor and advisor to Obama's 2008 presidential campaign, will congratulate Soldiers who have earned their EIBs at a ceremony to be held at Fort Myer, Va.

Mar 17, 2009

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Mar 16, 2009

Adm. Pauli Juhani Kaskeala, Chief of Defence, Finnish Defence Forces, and Col. Joseph P. Buche, Commander of Troops, present arms as they pass the colors in formation in an Armed Forces Full Honor Arrival Ceremony at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va.

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The Old Guard is hosting a Family Enrichment Day at Ft AP Hill on March 14 so families can better understand what the EIB is and what it takes to earn the coveted badge.

Feb 27, 2009

Lt. Gen. Jean T. Kahwagi, Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff of Lebanon, and Lt. Col. Michael F. McNally, Commander of Troops, present arms as they pass the colors in formation in a Full Honor Arrival Ceremony at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va.

Feb 25, 2009

Chief of Army Staff of the Pakistan Army, Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery.

Feb 24, 2009

Gen. George Casey awards the Legion of Merit to the Chief of Staff of the Pakistani Army during an arrival ceremony at Fort Myer, Va.

Feb 19, 2009

A made-for-television movie based on the real-life observations of a casualty escort was screened for more than 150 Soldiers, civilian and DoD support staff from Human Resource Command, Casualty and Mortuary Affairs, at Fort Belvoir's Wood Theater Feb. 19. The HBO film 'Taking Chance' chronicles the reflections and feelings of retired Marine Lt. Col. Mike Strobl as he escorts a fellow Marine to his hometown in Dubois, Wyo., from Dover Air Force Base, Del. Strobl documents the warmth, kindness and respect that he and the Marine's remains are shown on the journey to his final resting place. Strobl is portrayed by actor Kevin Bacon.

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Feb 11, 2009

The first recipient of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Guard Identification Badge was laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery Wednesday, a mere hundred yards south of the tomb he guarded in life.

Feb 11, 2009

1st Sgt. Steven Colbert, first sergeant of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) speaks at an Army Diversity Panel at the House of Representatives in Washington, D.C. The panel was convened to discuss racial diversity in the Army. 1st Sgt. Colbert spoke as a representative of the NCO corps.

Feb 11, 2009

Cadet David White, a senior and future armor lieutenant, speaks at the Army Diversity Panel at the U.S. House of Representatives, hosted by Congressman Elijah Cummings (D-MD). White and fellow Senior Cadet Nichole Myers spoke to panel members about the successes of the diversity program at West Point.

Feb 10, 2009

Soldiers from the 8th Theater Sustainment Command were given a distinct honor this year to serve on the Joint Service Color Guard for the National Football League 2009 Pro Bowl at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu. Three Soldiers comprised a part of the Joint Service Color Guard, which were responsible for rendering honors for the start of the Pro Bowl.

Feb 9, 2009

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Feb 6, 2009

Feb 6, 2009

The Year of the Noncommissioned Officer is well underway and NCOs are being honored Army-wide, but Fort Myer Military Community Command Sgt. Maj. Jefferson Varner III wants to ensure that the year-long celebration of enlisted leaders isn't limited to those currently serving.

Feb 5, 2009

Soldiers in The Old Guard K-9 detachment assembled behind the regimental canine training facility at Fort Myer, VA to pay their final respects to military working dogs, ''Rex," ''Dusty" and ''Epos" who worked in the unit.

Feb 5, 2009

The Equal Opportunity Program at Fort Belvoir sponsored a Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Holiday Observance at DeWitt Hospital Friday. Maxwell was a guest speaker at the event.

Feb 2, 2009

Sgt. 1st Class Strate Flessas has been named the Secretary of the Army's Career Counselor of the Year for Fiscal Year 2008.

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Jan 29, 2009

In life, former Sgt. Maj. of the Army William G. Bainbridge worked to improve the lives of noncommissioned officers under his command. In death, he left a legacy of service to his country, his family and his Soldiers.

Jan 28, 2009

Since 1956, the Soldiers of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) have been a part of presidential inaugural parades. On Jan. 20, 2009, the United States welcomed its 44th president, Pres. Barack H. Obama. For Obama's inaugural parade, over 700 Old Guard Soldiers participated in the parade, in elements such as the Commander in Chiefs Guard, the Fife and Drum Corps, the Armed Forces Color Guard, the Army Honor Guard Company, and the joint and Army cordon.

Jan 28, 2009

Sgt. 1st Class Alfred Lanier, the Sergeant of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, assists then President-Elect Barack H. Obama and then Vice-President- Elect Joseph Biden lay a wreath in Arlington National Cemetery on January 18, 2009.

Jan 28, 2009

Jan 28, 2009

The Old Guard celebrated the activation of 4th Battalion in Conmy Hall, Fort Myer on Dec. 18. On June 3, 1784, the battalion began as a company of the First American Regiment. After several reactivations and redesignations throughout the centuries, 4th battalion was redesignated to the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment on Oct. 1, 2005.

Jan 28, 2009

Soldiers of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) participated in almost every aspect of the 56th Inauguration of President Barack H. Obama in Washington D.C. The Old Guard has marched as the official Aca,!A"Escort to the President" since the 1953 inaugural parade of President Eisenhower after President Truman designated them the title in 1952.

Jan 28, 2009

An Old Guard Soldier walked away with a silver medal at the 2008 U.S. Army Culinary Arts Competition in Fort Lee, Va., on Friday. Spc. Jeffrey Vaughan, a cook with the 529th Regimental Support Company, 4th Battalion, 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) submitted Draco, a 2 A,A1/2 foot long Chinese Dragon made of white chocolate into the centerpiece category of the competition.

Jan 26, 2009

FORT A.P. HILL, VA Aca,!" Twenty-eight Soldiers from all over the country and the world competed in a grueling competition that named the National Capital Region Non-commissioned Officer and Soldier of the Year.

Jan 26, 2009

GETTYSBURG, Pa. Aca,!" The Battle of Gettysburg was an important strategic battle with the largest number of casualties in the American Civil War, and Old Guard officers were able to put their knowledge of the battle to the test.

Jan 26, 2009

Successful communication has always been a fundamental part of any countryAca,!a,,cs military strength; the speed and accuracy with which messages can be passed are vital to victory on the battlefield. Before the days of the radio and telephone, American Soldiers relied on musicians to relay movement commands. Music also signaled when to wake up, when to eat, and when to go to bed.

Jan 25, 2009

Being a part of the U.S. Army has always meant being part of a team effort, a part of something much bigger than any one person or thing. Success for a Soldier depends on the strength of a team and how well a group of people from different cultures and levels of education can come together to combine their assets to build up each individual in the team.

Jan 23, 2009

ItAca,!a,,cs harder to list the qualities of a good noncommissioned officer than you might think. But everyone who has been in the Army can name NCOs they think are great.

Feb 20, 2008

The United States Army Drill Team wowed NASCAR Sprint Cup Series racing fans with a 15-minute performance before the start of the 50th running of the Daytona 500 on Sunday at Daytona International Speedway.