The Captain of the Scots Guards explains the history of the Bearskin to the United States Army Drill Team Nov. 29, 2011. A bearskin is a tall fur cap, usually worn as part of a ceremonial military uniform. The U.S. Army Drill Team is in London perfo...

The United States Army Drill Team poses for a photo in front of 'Big Ben' before witnessing debates in the House of Lords and the House of Commons of the British Parliament, Nov. 28, 2011. The 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), U.S. Army Dri...

The United States Army Drill Team listens to the Captain of the Scots Guards before the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace Nov. 29, 2011. The Scots Guards is a regiment of the Guards Division of the British Army, whose origins lie in the per...

Capt. Christopher Miorin, commander of the U.S. Army Drill Team, hands a Drill Team coin to the Royal Mess Sergeant of the Irish Guards. The Irish Guards, part of the Guards Division, is a Foot Guards regiment of the British Army. The Drill Team wi...

The U.S. Army Drill Team is participating in the British Military Tournament 2011 which will help tell the story of the special relationship between the United Kingdom and United States, recreating dramatic episodes in history from the American War of Independence to modern day operations in Afghanistan.

The British Military Tournament will feature more than 700 participants, including active combat servicemen and women plus musicians from the Royal Navy, Army, Royal Air Force and the U.S. Army. It is being presented by ABF The Soldiers' Charity in association with The Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity and The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund. ABF The Soldiers' Charity supports soldiers, former soldiers and their families in times of need.

"It's quite fantastic to have them (U.S. Army Drill Team) here. We don't have anything like it in our military," said Maj. Tim Carpenter, tournament back stage military coordinator. "It really displays that special relationship we have with the United States."

The 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), U.S. Army Drill Team, is a precision drill platoon with the primary mission of showcasing the U.S. Army both nationally and internationally through routines with bayonet-tipped 1903 Springfield rifles. The U.S. Army Drill Team performs for military, government, non-profit, and civilian organizations.

"There are few places in the Army where you can have an experience like this one and the drill team is one of them," said Sgt. Evan Williams, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), U.S. Army Drill Team Soloist.

The British Military Tournament will have five performances in London from Dec. 2-4. The Drill Team has performed overseas before, most notably Military Tattoos in Bermuda, Norway, and Scotland.

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