Tag Archives: The Old Guard
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
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
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
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
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
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