Soldiers of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), participate in the Regimental Orientation Program (ROP) graduation in Conmy Hall on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va., Sept. 25, 2017. ROP is a three-week program designed to train new Sold...

Soldiers of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), participate in the Regimental Orientation Program (ROP) graduation in Conmy Hall on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va., Sept. 25, 2017. ROP is a three-week program designed to train new Sold...

Col. Jason T. Garkey, Regimental Commander, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), awards a Soldier the coveted "Buff Strap" during a Regimental Orientation Program (ROP) graduation in Conmy Hall on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va., Sept. 25, ...

Col. Jason T. Garkey, Regimental Commander, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard),salutes a Soldier during a Regimental Orientation Program (ROP) graduation in Conmy Hall on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va., Sept. 25, 2017. ROP is a three-week...

Col. Jason T. Garkey, Regimental Commander, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), awards a Soldier the coveted "Buff Strap" during a Regimental Orientation Program (ROP) graduation in Conmy Hall on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va., Sept. 25, ...

ROP is a three-week program designed to train new Soldiers in rifle movements, ceremonial marching, and uniform styles unique to The Old Guard. (U.S. Army photos by Pvt. Lane Hiser)