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MAY 01 Memories – Part 1 – TOG Monument

Since 1948 – On Fort Myer – Home of The 3d Infantry Regiment – The Old Guard

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Throwback Thursday 26 MAY 2022 -THE BIG PICTURE

THE BIG PICTURE The Big Picture was a documentary television program that ran on the American Broadcasting Company from 1951 to 1964. The program consisted of documentary films produced by the United States Army Signal Corps Army Pictorial Service, showing … Continue reading

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Throwback Thursday 20 JAN 2022 – Pentagram 2010 JAN 20

Pentagram 2010 JAN 20 NOTE:  WIN A FREE AUTOGRAPHED COPY OF “IMAGES OF AMERICA – FORT LESLEY J. McNAIR” — Please see the details at the end of this blog post) There was a time period when John Michael‘s travels … Continue reading

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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

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The Old Guard Recruiting – October 2020

The Old Guard Recruiting October 2020

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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

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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

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100-Year-Old Sentinel Returns to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

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 … Continue reading

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Fort Bragg – Throckmorton Library Visit I

Fort Bragg – Throckmorton Library Visit I Fort Myer to Fort Bragg! John Michael Brings Fort Myer to Fort Bragg It was a much-awaited visit arranged by Donna Tabor, Command Historian XVIIIth Airborne Corps, to present the little-known history of … Continue reading

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Hints of Spring at Arlington National Cemetery

  Hints of Spring at Arlington National Cemetery The Crocus are here!  Arlington National Cemetery is beginning its annual burst of cascading colors. It was a great surprise to see them just where I expected.  I discovered them years ago … Continue reading

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