Category Archives: military
BUFFALO SOLDIERS IN ALASKA
BUFFALO SOLDIERS IN ALASKA?? When one hears or sees the words “Buffalo Soldiers” visions of black cavalry soldiers mounted on their horses in pursuit of Indians into the western United States. Those visions are about to be expanded because in … Continue reading
THE GREEN BERET DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY
WHAT AN ANNIVERSARY! It is the sixtieth anniversary of the “official” green beret! Mind you, not of the Special Forces, because everyone knows that they began on 19 June 1952. And the soldiers began wearing the green beret in 1954. … Continue reading
Throwback Thursday – 06 MAY 2021
Remembering a Mentor, Friend, and a Defender of Freedom When I began my militarization, I was blessed to meet and begin a mentoring and friendship that lasted nearly fourteen years. The connection began when I was called upon to … Continue reading
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