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    • Sean Azpeitia
      Keep up the good work gentlemen. You are not forgotten and in our thoughts and prayers. Keep the faith with me and with each other and know you are doing right. -SGT. Azpeitia
      4 minutes ago
    • Kat Gross Karpinski
      Praying you stay safe. You're bravery is admired.
      9 minutes ago
    • Stephanie Bremer
      This is what honor is all about!!
      10 minutes ago
    • Walter Tramontana
      Men [and Women] thank you for your service to our nation. You are in my thoughts and I hope you get to dry off and warm up soon!
      10 minutes ago
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  6. 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)
    3 hours ago
    Thank you to all of our followers for the kind words this morning. Old Guard Soldiers are currently conducting modified funerals in Arlington National Cemetery, filling sand bags for contingencies, guarding the Tomb, and important support tasks such as continuing to operate the dining facility and aid station. We will post photos as quickly as we can.
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  7. 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)
    17 hours ago
    Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall will operate under Emergency Essential Only Conditions Monday Oct. 29, 2012.

    JBMHH emergency employees are expected to report to their worksites unless otherwise directed by their directors.

    Additionally,

    · Commissary will be operating under normal hours.
    · PX will be closed.
    · Shoppette will be open from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.
    · Bowling center will be open regular hour...
    s.
    · Fitness center on the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH will be open during weekend hours.
    · Fitness center on the Fort McNair portion of JBM-HH will be closed.
    · All Marine Corps Community Services activities on JBM-HH are closed.
    - CDC is open to essential emergency personnel only.
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    Friday
    Never forgetting the sacrifices of those who have come before us, Soldiers of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) gathered in Washington, D.C. to welcome World War II and Korean War veterans to the World War II Memorial, Oct. 20.
    http://www.army.mil/article/90097/Old_Guard_Soldiers_welcome_Honor_Flight_Ohio/
    Old Guard Soldiers welcome Honor Flight Ohio
    www.army.mil
    Soldiers of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) gathered in Washington, D.C. to welcome World War II and Korean War veterans to the World War II Memorial, Oct. 20.
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  10. 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)
    October 25
    The Old Guard’s Caissons are performing Friday night at military appreciation night during the 54th annual Washington International Horse Show at the Verizon Center.
    Photo: The Old Guard’s Caissons are performing Friday night at military appreciation night during the 54th annual Washington International Horse Show at the Verizon Center.
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  11. 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)
    October 24
    Do you know Klinger? One of The Old Guard ‘s most famous Caisson horses, Klinger ‘s story is told in a children’s book used to inspire children who have lost loved ones in the military. Klinger joined law enforcement horses in a mounted police breakfast on F & 8th St. NW, Oct. 24, in Washington, D.C.
    Photo: Do you know Klinger? One of The Old Guard ‘s most famous Caisson horses, Klinger ‘s story is told in a children’s book used to inspire children who have lost loved ones in the military. Klinger joined law enforcement horses in a mounted police breakfast on F & 8th St. NW, Oct. 24, in Washington, D.C.
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  12. 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)
    October 23
    Soldiers from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), finish their performance during the opening ceremony of the 2012 Association of the United States Army (AUSA) annual meeting and exposition at the Walter Washington Convention Cen...
    ter in Washington D.C., Oct. 22, 2012. Since 1950, AUSA has worked to support all aspects of national security while advancing the interests of American’s Army and the men and woman who serve. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Jose A. Torres Jr.)
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    Photo: Soldiers from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), finish their performance during the opening ceremony of the 2012 Association of the United States Army (AUSA) annual meeting and exposition at the Walter Washington Convention Center in Washington D.C., Oct. 22, 2012. Since 1950, AUSA has worked to support all aspects of national security while advancing the interests of American’s Army and the men and woman who serve. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Jose A. Torres Jr.)
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  13. 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)
    October 23
    Soldiers from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), perform during the opening ceremony of the 2012 Association of the United States Army (AUSA) annual meeting and exposition at the Walter Washington Convention Center, Washington D...
    .C., Oct. 22, 2012. AUSA is a private, non-profit educational organization that supports America’s Army – Active, National Guard, Reserves, Civilian, Retirees, Government Civilians, Wounded Warriors, Veterans and family members. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Jose A. Torres Jr.)
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    Photo: Soldiers from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), perform during the opening ceremony of the 2012 Association of the United States Army (AUSA) annual meeting and exposition at the Walter Washington Convention Center, Washington D.C., Oct. 22, 2012. AUSA is a private, non-profit educational organization that supports America’s Army – Active, National Guard, Reserves, Civilian, Retirees, Government Civilians, Wounded Warriors, Veterans and family members. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Jose A. Torres Jr.)
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  16. 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)
    October 20
    Soldiers of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Caisson Platoon, take children and their family members on a " hay ride", Oct. 19, during the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. Child Development Center October Festival. In addit...
    ion to their duties in military funerals, the Caisson Platoon participates in numerous historic pageants and community events throughout the National Capitol Region. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Megan Garcia)
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    Photo: Soldiers of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Caisson Platoon, take children and their family members on a " hay ride", Oct. 19, during the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. Child Development Center October Festival. In addition to their duties in military funerals, the Caisson Platoon participates in numerous historic pageants and community events throughout the National Capitol Region. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Megan Garcia)
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  20. 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)
    October 16
    The Old Guard wants to congratulate Jeffery T. Stitzel, Regimental Sergeant Major, on his selection as U.S. Army Africa’s new Command Sergeant Major.
    Photo: The Old Guard wants to congratulate Jeffery T. Stitzel, Regimental Sergeant Major, on his selection as U.S. Army Africa’s new Command Sergeant Major.
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  21. 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)
    October 16
    The Old Guard wants to congratulate Jeffery T. Stitzel, Regimental Sergeant Major, on his selection as U.S. Army Africa’s new Command Sergeant Major.
    Photo: The Old Guard wants to congratulate Jeffery T. Stitzel, Regimental Sergeant Major, on his selection as U.S. Army Africa’s new Command Sergeant Major.
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  22. 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)
    October 16
    The grounds of Arlington National Cemetery honor those who have served the nation and their families by providing a sense of beauty and peace. The rolling green hills are dotted with trees (some that are older than the cemetery itself), mon...
    uments and gardens throughout the 624 developed acres of the cemetery. This impressive landscape serves as a tribute to the service and sacrifice of every individual and their families laid to rest within the its hallowed grounds.
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    Photo: The grounds of Arlington National Cemetery honor those who have served the nation and their families by providing a sense of beauty and peace. The rolling green hills are dotted with trees (some that are older than the cemetery itself), monuments and gardens throughout the 624 developed acres of the cemetery. This impressive landscape serves as a tribute to the service and sacrifice of every individual and their families laid to rest within the its hallowed grounds.
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  23. 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)
    October 15
    Pfc. Devian Crane, Honor Guard Company, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), tries out for the Continental Color Guard at Joint Base Myer – Henderson Hall Oct. 8. Candidates go through a grueling training regimen in order to be consid...
    ered for a position in the CCG. One test all candidates must pass is a three hour long standing proficiency test, in which they must stand at attention, perfectly still, for three hours in a room heated up to 90 degrees. The CCG's mission is to represent the nation's military at ceremonies and events across the nation and the world. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Spencer Fusselman)
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    Photo: Pfc. Devian Crane, Honor Guard Company, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), tries out for the Continental Color Guard at Joint Base Myer – Henderson Hall Oct. 8. Candidates go through a grueling training regimen in order to be considered for a position in the CCG. One test all candidates must pass is a three hour long standing proficiency test, in which they must stand at attention, perfectly still, for three hours in a room heated up to 90 degrees. The CCG's mission is to represent the nation's military at ceremonies and events across the nation and the world. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Spencer Fusselman)
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  26. 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)
    October 11
    The Old Guard got to be a part of history as they led a Joint Service Color Guard in presenting the colors at the first Major League Baseball playoff game in Washington, D.C., since 1933.
    Photo: The Old Guard got to be a part of history as they led a Joint Service Color Guard in presenting the colors at the first Major League Baseball playoff game in Washington, D.C., since 1933.
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  27. 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)
    October 11
    Come out to tonight's Twilight Tattoo performance on Whipple Field at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va at 5pm which includes a special awards ceremony hosted by the Chief of Staff of the Army.
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  30. 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)
    October 9
    Spc. Robert Davis, a transportation specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), is given the Oath of Enlistment by his aunt, Col. (Ret.), Lucretia McClenney, inside a VH-60 Blackhawk helicopter over Washington D.C., Oct. 3.
    Photo: Spc. Robert Davis, a transportation specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), is given the Oath of Enlistment by his aunt, Col. (Ret.), Lucretia McClenney, inside a VH-60 Blackhawk helicopter over Washington D.C., Oct. 3.
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