Tag Archives: 3d Infantry Regiment
A Historic Milestone Ahead
After months of cryptic messages on Facebook announcing trips to the National Archives, researching at the Library of Congress, and more, I’m proud to announce the upcoming arrival of… a new website dedicated to the work … Continue reading
Rendering Salute Honors at Arlington National Cemetery
The Presidential Salute Battery The Presidential Salute Battery in Action Recently, I spent the day at Arlington National Cemetery and captured the Presidential Salute Battery in action as they rendered honors … I had another camera with me and decided … Continue reading
“Fire Three Volleys…”
Fire Three Volleys is the command that is issued at a military funeral to honor that veteran’s service to the United States of America. The origins of this tradition date back to the US Civil War when casualties were high … Continue reading
A Glorious 4th with the Big Guns of the Old Guard…
Here Comes the Presidential Salute Battery It all began on the Summerall Field of Fort Myer. Four artillery pieces placed – The “Big Guns of the Old Guard” were ready to celebrate America’s birthday in a big way – The … Continue reading
Folded Colors – Making it “Perfect”….
Over the past ten years, I’ve been blessed to be called upon to participate and capture the final honors of many of those who have served the United States of America in military service. Most of those have been at … Continue reading
The “Colonel of the Regiment” …
Progress Report After nearly ten years of walking and working among the US military, John Michael reached another milestone in the mission that began with photographing the final honors at Arlington National Cemetery. It has evolved and expanded to … Continue reading