Old Guard Soldiers put 'Flags In' for 2012 Memorial Day

1 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Pvt. Aaron Johnson 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), places a small American Flag in front of a grave at Arlington National Cemetery. During an approximately three-hour period, the soldiers place flags in front of more than 260,000 graveston... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

2 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Sgt. Christopher Anthony, Sentinel, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), places a flag at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery, Va., May 24, 2012. The ceremony known as "Flags In" is performe... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

3 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Pfc. Jose Vazquez, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), places an American flag in front of a grave stone at Arlington National Cemetery for Memorial Day weekend. This tradition, known as "flags in," has been conducted annually since The Old Gu... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

4 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – A 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Soldier places an American flag in front of fallen veteran's grave stone. Each year for the past 40 years, the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment has honored America's fallen heroes by placing American flags before ... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

5 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Soldiers from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), 289th Military Police Company, line up in formation near the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va., flag pole in preparation for entering Arlington National Cemetery to place American flags a... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

Old Guard Soldiers put 'Flags In' for 2012 Memorial Day

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