A US Army Firing Party firing three volleys at Arlington National Cemetery as captured by the @arlingtonmedia team. A three round volley is the honor bestowed upon anyone that has served honorably in the US Armed Forces and is buried in the cemetery here at Arlington. This differs slightly from a 21 gun salute, but when conducted by a party of 7 riflemen, it does equal 21 rounds fired. These rounds are later collected and given to family members in honor of their loved ones.

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Continue ReadingA US Army Firing Party firing three volleys at Arlington National Cemetery as captured by the @arlingtonmedia team. A three round volley is the honor bestowed upon anyone that has served honorably in the US Armed Forces and is buried in the cemetery here at Arlington. This differs slightly from a 21 gun salute, but when conducted by a party of 7 riflemen, it does equal 21 rounds fired. These rounds are later collected and given to family members in honor of their loved ones.

A US Army Firing Party firing three volleys at Arlington National Cemetery as captured by the @arlingtonmedia team. A three round volley is the honor bestowed upon anyone that has served honorably in the US Armed Forces and is buried in the cemetery here at Arlington. This differs slightly from a 21 gun salute, but when conducted by a party of 7 riflemen, it does equal 21 rounds fired. These rounds are later collected and given to family members in honor of their loved ones.

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Continue ReadingA US Army Firing Party firing three volleys at Arlington National Cemetery as captured by the @arlingtonmedia team. A three round volley is the honor bestowed upon anyone that has served honorably in the US Armed Forces and is buried in the cemetery here at Arlington. This differs slightly from a 21 gun salute, but when conducted by a party of 7 riflemen, it does equal 21 rounds fired. These rounds are later collected and given to family members in honor of their loved ones.

At the Eugene Burks Jr. Leather Shop, one can find the namesake not only on the sign but working inside the shop. Burks was first assigned to The Old Guard in 1981. Burks held many positions in the 15 years he was assigned to the Caisson including saddler, stable manager, and finally as the platoon sergeant. After retiring from the Army in 1996, Burks was brought back as a civilian employee the following year to perform the same role he held as a Solider. For 35 years, Burks has manufactured and maintained the 1916 horse tack. Horse tack is defined as pieces of equipment or accessories equipped on horses. Saddles, bridles, stirrups, reins, harnesses, and breastplates are examples of horse tack. “We outfit all the horses, all their harnesses, tack, inventory, tack maintenance, or teach how to do the tack maintenance and how to do the proper adjustments for the tack every morning before they go out into the cemetery,” said Burks. “We also handle all of the logistics and supplies needed for us to function.” Burk’s leather shop orders all of the hay, shavings, grain, and handles all of the contracts for the Caisson Platoon.

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Continue ReadingAt the Eugene Burks Jr. Leather Shop, one can find the namesake not only on the sign but working inside the shop. Burks was first assigned to The Old Guard in 1981. Burks held many positions in the 15 years he was assigned to the Caisson including saddler, stable manager, and finally as the platoon sergeant. After retiring from the Army in 1996, Burks was brought back as a civilian employee the following year to perform the same role he held as a Solider. For 35 years, Burks has manufactured and maintained the 1916 horse tack. Horse tack is defined as pieces of equipment or accessories equipped on horses. Saddles, bridles, stirrups, reins, harnesses, and breastplates are examples of horse tack. “We outfit all the horses, all their harnesses, tack, inventory, tack maintenance, or teach how to do the tack maintenance and how to do the proper adjustments for the tack every morning before they go out into the cemetery,” said Burks. “We also handle all of the logistics and supplies needed for us to function.” Burk’s leather shop orders all of the hay, shavings, grain, and handles all of the contracts for the Caisson Platoon.

At the Eugene Burks Jr. Leather Shop, one can find the namesake not only on the sign but working inside the shop. Burks was first assigned to The Old Guard in 1981. Burks held many positions in the 15 years he was assigned to the Caisson including saddler, stable manager, and finally as the platoon sergeant. After retiring from the Army in 1996, Burks was brought back as a civilian employee the following year to perform the same role he held as a Solider. For 35 years, Burks has manufactured and maintained the 1916 horse tack. Horse tack is defined as pieces of equipment or accessories equipped on horses. Saddles, bridles, stirrups, reins, harnesses, and breastplates are examples of horse tack. “We outfit all the horses, all their harnesses, tack, inventory, tack maintenance, or teach how to do the tack maintenance and how to do the proper adjustments for the tack every morning before they go out into the cemetery,” said Burks. “We also handle all of the logistics and supplies needed for us to function.” Burk’s leather shop orders all of the hay, shavings, grain, and handles all of the contracts for the Caisson Platoon.

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Continue ReadingAt the Eugene Burks Jr. Leather Shop, one can find the namesake not only on the sign but working inside the shop. Burks was first assigned to The Old Guard in 1981. Burks held many positions in the 15 years he was assigned to the Caisson including saddler, stable manager, and finally as the platoon sergeant. After retiring from the Army in 1996, Burks was brought back as a civilian employee the following year to perform the same role he held as a Solider. For 35 years, Burks has manufactured and maintained the 1916 horse tack. Horse tack is defined as pieces of equipment or accessories equipped on horses. Saddles, bridles, stirrups, reins, harnesses, and breastplates are examples of horse tack. “We outfit all the horses, all their harnesses, tack, inventory, tack maintenance, or teach how to do the tack maintenance and how to do the proper adjustments for the tack every morning before they go out into the cemetery,” said Burks. “We also handle all of the logistics and supplies needed for us to function.” Burk’s leather shop orders all of the hay, shavings, grain, and handles all of the contracts for the Caisson Platoon.

A US Air Force firing party formation can be seen atop the crest of a hill in Arlington National Cemetery. This moment was captured as part of our service coverage on a mission in Arlington National Cemetery by the @arlingtonmedia team.

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Continue ReadingA US Air Force firing party formation can be seen atop the crest of a hill in Arlington National Cemetery. This moment was captured as part of our service coverage on a mission in Arlington National Cemetery by the @arlingtonmedia team.

A US Air Force firing party formation can be seen atop the crest of a hill in Arlington National Cemetery. This moment was captured as part of our service coverage on a mission in Arlington National Cemetery by the @arlingtonmedia team.

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Continue ReadingA US Air Force firing party formation can be seen atop the crest of a hill in Arlington National Cemetery. This moment was captured as part of our service coverage on a mission in Arlington National Cemetery by the @arlingtonmedia team.

A caisson team from The Old Guard pulls a flag draped casket through the Millennium Section of Arlington National Cemetery. Horse-drawn caissons with large custom wooden wheels are kept in service to transport the casket. Traditionally, they were used to move artillery ammunition and cannons. The caisson is pulled by a team of specially bred and selected horses purchased or donated to the platoon. The Army’s caisson platoon provides support for military funerals for every branch of service. The soldiers who handle the horses that pull the caisson are trained infantrymen. The Army teaches them to be expert horsemen and undergo training on a special riding style used only by the Army. The horses have to be trained to endure the sound of rifle fire, flags and crowds of people. If you witness a funeral at Arlington, you may notice a horse without a rider among the team. This special horse is led behind the caisson and casket, wearing an empty saddle with the rider’s boots reversed in the stirrups — a symbol that the warrior will never ride again. These are some of our favorite services to cover with our @arlingtonmedia team

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Continue ReadingA caisson team from The Old Guard pulls a flag draped casket through the Millennium Section of Arlington National Cemetery. Horse-drawn caissons with large custom wooden wheels are kept in service to transport the casket. Traditionally, they were used to move artillery ammunition and cannons. The caisson is pulled by a team of specially bred and selected horses purchased or donated to the platoon. The Army’s caisson platoon provides support for military funerals for every branch of service. The soldiers who handle the horses that pull the caisson are trained infantrymen. The Army teaches them to be expert horsemen and undergo training on a special riding style used only by the Army. The horses have to be trained to endure the sound of rifle fire, flags and crowds of people. If you witness a funeral at Arlington, you may notice a horse without a rider among the team. This special horse is led behind the caisson and casket, wearing an empty saddle with the rider’s boots reversed in the stirrups — a symbol that the warrior will never ride again. These are some of our favorite services to cover with our @arlingtonmedia team

A caisson team from The Old Guard pulls a flag draped casket through the Millennium Section of Arlington National Cemetery. Horse-drawn caissons with large custom wooden wheels are kept in service to transport the casket. Traditionally, they were used to move artillery ammunition and cannons. The caisson is pulled by a team of specially bred and selected horses purchased or donated to the platoon. The Army’s caisson platoon provides support for military funerals for every branch of service. The soldiers who handle the horses that pull the caisson are trained infantrymen. The Army teaches them to be expert horsemen and undergo training on a special riding style used only by the Army. The horses have to be trained to endure the sound of rifle fire, flags and crowds of people. If you witness a funeral at Arlington, you may notice a horse without a rider among the team. This special horse is led behind the caisson and casket, wearing an empty saddle with the rider’s boots reversed in the stirrups — a symbol that the warrior will never ride again. These are some of our favorite services to cover with our @arlingtonmedia team

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Continue ReadingA caisson team from The Old Guard pulls a flag draped casket through the Millennium Section of Arlington National Cemetery. Horse-drawn caissons with large custom wooden wheels are kept in service to transport the casket. Traditionally, they were used to move artillery ammunition and cannons. The caisson is pulled by a team of specially bred and selected horses purchased or donated to the platoon. The Army’s caisson platoon provides support for military funerals for every branch of service. The soldiers who handle the horses that pull the caisson are trained infantrymen. The Army teaches them to be expert horsemen and undergo training on a special riding style used only by the Army. The horses have to be trained to endure the sound of rifle fire, flags and crowds of people. If you witness a funeral at Arlington, you may notice a horse without a rider among the team. This special horse is led behind the caisson and casket, wearing an empty saddle with the rider’s boots reversed in the stirrups — a symbol that the warrior will never ride again. These are some of our favorite services to cover with our @arlingtonmedia team

Airmen from the US Air Force firing party can be seen awaiting commands with fixed bayonets and ceremonial dress uniforms during a service in Arlington National Cemetery. Image captured by @arlingtonmedia

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Continue ReadingAirmen from the US Air Force firing party can be seen awaiting commands with fixed bayonets and ceremonial dress uniforms during a service in Arlington National Cemetery. Image captured by @arlingtonmedia

Airmen from the US Air Force firing party can be seen awaiting commands with fixed bayonets and ceremonial dress uniforms during a service in Arlington National Cemetery. Image captured by @arlingtonmedia

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Continue ReadingAirmen from the US Air Force firing party can be seen awaiting commands with fixed bayonets and ceremonial dress uniforms during a service in Arlington National Cemetery. Image captured by @arlingtonmedia