Eugene Burks Jr., senior horse tack specialist, U.S. Army Caisson Platoon, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), makes an equipment adjustment on a Caisson horse, Feb. 20, at the Caisson stables on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. For more than 30 years, Burks has helped Soldiers make any last minute adjustments with the horses' equipment before a day in Arlington National Cemetery, Va. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Luisito Brooks)

An enduring service to a solemn mission

His change in uniforms hasn't stopped Eugene Burks's passion for the mission of the United States Army Caisson Platoon. More than 30 years later after initially stepping foot into the barn, Burks's continues to pass on the traditions to the......READ MORE

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MISSION

Mission Statement
The 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) conducts memorial affairs to honor our fallen comrades, and ceremonies and special events to represent the Army, communicating its story to our Nation's citizens and the world.

On order, conducts defense support of civil authorities in the National Capitol Region.

LEADERS

Col. James C. Markert, Regimental Commander

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