“The silence of the procession is broken only by the rhythmic clip-clop of the seven handsome horses. Astride four of the horses, Soldiers sit ramrod straight. The horses, head erect, bodies taut and controlled, seem to imitate the solemn military bearing of the men and women who sit quietly in the saddles.” — The Military District of Washington

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Continue Reading“The silence of the procession is broken only by the rhythmic clip-clop of the seven handsome horses. Astride four of the horses, Soldiers sit ramrod straight. The horses, head erect, bodies taut and controlled, seem to imitate the solemn military bearing of the men and women who sit quietly in the saddles.” — The Military District of Washington

“The silence of the procession is broken only by the rhythmic clip-clop of the seven handsome horses. Astride four of the horses, Soldiers sit ramrod straight. The horses, head erect, bodies taut and controlled, seem to imitate the solemn military bearing of the men and women who sit quietly in the saddles.” — The Military District of Washington

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Continue Reading“The silence of the procession is broken only by the rhythmic clip-clop of the seven handsome horses. Astride four of the horses, Soldiers sit ramrod straight. The horses, head erect, bodies taut and controlled, seem to imitate the solemn military bearing of the men and women who sit quietly in the saddles.” — The Military District of Washington

Members of the US Army 3d Infantry Regiment, The Old Guard, Charlie Company conduct a full honors service beginning at the Old Post Chapel at Fort Myer Henderson Hall. ⠀ ⠀ The regiment is the oldest currently-active regiment in the Army, having been first organized as the First American Regiment in 1784. It has been the official ceremonial unit of the US Army since 1948.⠀ ⠀ The soldiers selected to serve in the Old Guard are the highest caliber — and are tasked with the highest honor — laying to rest America’s heroes.

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Continue ReadingMembers of the US Army 3d Infantry Regiment, The Old Guard, Charlie Company conduct a full honors service beginning at the Old Post Chapel at Fort Myer Henderson Hall. ⠀ ⠀ The regiment is the oldest currently-active regiment in the Army, having been first organized as the First American Regiment in 1784. It has been the official ceremonial unit of the US Army since 1948.⠀ ⠀ The soldiers selected to serve in the Old Guard are the highest caliber — and are tasked with the highest honor — laying to rest America’s heroes.

Members of the US Army 3d Infantry Regiment, The Old Guard, Charlie Company conduct a full honors service beginning at the Old Post Chapel at Fort Myer Henderson Hall. ⠀ ⠀ The regiment is the oldest currently-active regiment in the Army, having been first organized as the First American Regiment in 1784. It has been the official ceremonial unit of the US Army since 1948.⠀ ⠀ The soldiers selected to serve in the Old Guard are the highest caliber — and are tasked with the highest honor — laying to rest America’s heroes.

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Continue ReadingMembers of the US Army 3d Infantry Regiment, The Old Guard, Charlie Company conduct a full honors service beginning at the Old Post Chapel at Fort Myer Henderson Hall. ⠀ ⠀ The regiment is the oldest currently-active regiment in the Army, having been first organized as the First American Regiment in 1784. It has been the official ceremonial unit of the US Army since 1948.⠀ ⠀ The soldiers selected to serve in the Old Guard are the highest caliber — and are tasked with the highest honor — laying to rest America’s heroes.

A bugler from the U.S. Army Band, “Pershing’s Own”, plays Taps during modified military funeral honors for a U.S. Army Service outside of Court 8 of the Columbarium at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia in June of 2020, during a rainstorm.

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Continue ReadingA bugler from the U.S. Army Band, “Pershing’s Own”, plays Taps during modified military funeral honors for a U.S. Army Service outside of Court 8 of the Columbarium at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia in June of 2020, during a rainstorm.

A bugler from the U.S. Army Band, “Pershing’s Own”, plays Taps during modified military funeral honors for a U.S. Army Service outside of Court 8 of the Columbarium at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia in June of 2020, during a rainstorm.

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Continue ReadingA bugler from the U.S. Army Band, “Pershing’s Own”, plays Taps during modified military funeral honors for a U.S. Army Service outside of Court 8 of the Columbarium at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia in June of 2020, during a rainstorm.

The caisson platoon and members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) render final honors for Pfc. Karl Dye who was reported missing in action in South Korea on July 16, 1950. Dye was killed during the Korean War and was accounted for on December 3, 2018. ⠀ ⠀ Members of The Old Guard take on the solemn duty and distinct privilege of rendering final honors for Service Members as they are laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery. ⠀ ⠀ We share this same respect for the fallen in our work each and every day here in Arlington.

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Continue ReadingThe caisson platoon and members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) render final honors for Pfc. Karl Dye who was reported missing in action in South Korea on July 16, 1950. Dye was killed during the Korean War and was accounted for on December 3, 2018. ⠀ ⠀ Members of The Old Guard take on the solemn duty and distinct privilege of rendering final honors for Service Members as they are laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery. ⠀ ⠀ We share this same respect for the fallen in our work each and every day here in Arlington.

The caisson platoon and members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) render final honors for Pfc. Karl Dye who was reported missing in action in South Korea on July 16, 1950. Dye was killed during the Korean War and was accounted for on December 3, 2018. ⠀ ⠀ Members of The Old Guard take on the solemn duty and distinct privilege of rendering final honors for Service Members as they are laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery. ⠀ ⠀ We share this same respect for the fallen in our work each and every day here in Arlington.

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Continue ReadingThe caisson platoon and members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) render final honors for Pfc. Karl Dye who was reported missing in action in South Korea on July 16, 1950. Dye was killed during the Korean War and was accounted for on December 3, 2018. ⠀ ⠀ Members of The Old Guard take on the solemn duty and distinct privilege of rendering final honors for Service Members as they are laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery. ⠀ ⠀ We share this same respect for the fallen in our work each and every day here in Arlington.