Tag Archives: Fort Myer
MAY 01 Memories – Part 2 – TOG Reactivation Ceremony
A Diamond Anniversary – 75 Years and Counting! The Oldest Infantry Regiment in the United States Army was organized in 1784 and just celebrated its 75th Anniversary of reactivation – the date was April 6, 1948. Yet five years ago … Continue reading
2023 Twilight Tattoo at Fort Myer Virginia
History Through the Eyes of the American Soldier The U.S. Army’s Twilight Tattoo is an action-packed live military event featuring Soldiers from the U.S. Army Military District of Washington’s ceremonial units, the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), … Continue reading
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 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
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
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
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