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ROG Graduation 25 Sept., 2017

By PV2 Lane HiserSeptember 27, 2017

ROP Graduation 25 Sept., 2017
1 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – 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... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
ROP Graduation 25 Sept., 2017
2 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – 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... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
ROP Graduation 25 Sept., 2017
3 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – 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, ... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
ROP Graduation 25 Sept., 2017
4 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – 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... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
ROP Graduation 25 Sept., 2017
5 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – 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, ... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

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)