Category Archives: EVENTS
Funeral Program Major General Victor Joseph Hugo Jr
Funeral Program Major General Victor Joseph Jr Major General Victor Joseph Hugo Jr was a warrior, a soldier, my mentor, and most of all… my friend. It was his belief in me and the work I was doing that convinced … Continue reading
2020 NATIONAL VETERANS DAY OBSERVANCE
News Release The U.S. Army Military District of Washington Guardians of the Nation’s Capital FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 20-14 DATE: Nov. 4, 2020 NATIONAL VETERANS DAY OBSERVANCE – “Recognition and commemoration of the Veterans who have served and continue to serve … Continue reading
The Radio Beacon of Flight at College Park MD
The Radio Beacon Improves Aviation The First military aviation flights were on Fort Myer, Virginia… But College Park, Maryland is where aviation continued. It was first in 1909 when the US Army Signal Corps leased the acreage for the Wright Brothers to train … Continue reading
Final Honors for US Army Staff Sgt. Ronald J. Shurer II
Staff Sgt. Ronald J. Shurer II Is Laid to Rest Soldiers of 3d Infantry Regiment – The Old Guard – who are garrisoned at Fort Myer, had the sacred duty of rendering final honors for US Army Staff Sgt. Ronald … Continue reading
Throwback Thursday 22 October 2020
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a monument dedicated to deceased U.S. service members whose remains have not been identified. It is located in Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, United States. The Unknowns: The Untold Story of America’s Unknown … Continue reading
The Old Guard Recruiting – October 2020
Organization Day 2020 – Old Guard
Old Guard Organization Day 2020 21 September is the annual day when the command comes together to celebrate the beginnings and history of the regiment. Families and veterans would also join in the activities at Fort Myer This year the … Continue reading
Happy 206th Birthday Star-Spangled Banner!
The Star-Spangled Banner Turns 206 Years Old Our American Flag has an interesting evolution over the years since the first design which is known as the “Betsy Ross” flag up until the current 50 stars and thirteen stripes. THE … Continue reading
Defenders’ Day 2020 Goes Virtual
Defenders’ Day — It’s Baltimore’s oldest holiday celebrated with military participation … imagine the giant 30 x 42-foot Star-Spangled Banner flag being raised over Fort McHenry as the wind catches it. The fifteen stars and fifteen stripes of the flag … Continue reading
Happy Birthday George
Just to remind you … today 22 FEBRUARY is his birthday… If it weren’t for him, this country would still be ruled by Great Britain…