Tag Archives: Arlington National Cemetery
The Guns Platoon of 3d Infantry Regiment in ANC
Presidential Salute Battery – The BIG GUNS of “The Old Guard In the distance, the sound of cannon fire precisely timed echoes through the hallowed grounds of the Cemetery. Those attending the final honors of a loved one, friend, … Continue reading
Throwback Thursday 17 MAR 2022 – Ordnance Museum
Ordnance Museum? what’s an Ordnance? ord·nance /ˈôrdnəns/ noun mounted guns; artillery.” the gun was a brand new piece of ordnance” a branch of the armed forces dealing with the supply and storage of weapons, ammunition, and related equipment. “The ordnance … Continue reading
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
Throwback Thursday 16 DEC 2021- 1962 Fort Benning Doughboys
Football and the US ARMY Ever hear of the Fort Benning Doughboys? People have had a fascination with round and oval objects and turned them into games that were at first entertaining and then became the added attraction of betting … 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
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
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
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
Sentinel Armory Augmented by Commemorative Pistols Donation
The Centennial Is Approaching It was 11 November 1921 that the Unknown Soldier from World War I was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery. Since then two more Unknown Soldiers – one from World War II and the other … Continue reading