October 26th, 2009
The Caisson Soldiers are looking for qualified volunteers to be a part of their prestigous platoon.
- Must have 1 year retainability
- ROP Graduate
- Pass the APFT with no profiles
- Meet height and weight standards IAW. AR 600-9
Call today at 703-696-3018 or stop by the stables to sign up
October 25th, 2009
As the oldest active infantry unit, the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) has been a witness to and an active participant in the development and defense of the United States. Created in 1784, just after the U.S. victory of the Revolutionary War, The Old Guard was formed to defend and expand a newly formed country.
October 25th, 2009
Soldiers of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) united in Conmy Hall on October 16 to distinguish outstanding individuals for talent, dedication to duty and leading The Combined Federal Campaign.
October 22nd, 2009
WARDAK PROVINCE, Afghanistan — American soldiers are fighting a war in
Afghanistan. But it's not just against the Taliban.
A U.S. counter-explosives staff sergeant was killed recently try...
October 22nd, 2009
VILSECK, Germany — The brigade the 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment will replace
in southern Afghanistan next summer is encountering stiff resistance from the
Taliban, according to the 2nd Cav comm...
October 21st, 2009
Maj. Thomas Greene presented coins and Certificates of Appreciation on behalf of the Command General Staff College, Fort Belvoir Campus, to the Old Guard for their planning and executing a tour of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment. Greene recognized the Old Guard Public Affairs, Caisson Platoon and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers for their professionalism and dedication to mission accomplishment.
October 21st, 2009
It would be "fatally wrong" to pull Germany's troops out of Afghanistan, and
the more word gets out about the positive things they're doing in the country,
the more the public will accept that,...
October 20th, 2009
BERMUDA -- The United States Army Drill Team traveled to Bermuda Sunday in support of the Bermuda Tattoo 2009. The Tattoo is part of a celebration commemorating its 400th anniversary.
The Drill Team landed on Sunday and was welcomed by the Bermuda Regiment. Members of the Drill Team are staying at Warwick Camp and are able to rehearse throughout the day.
Monday brought to the Drill Team a rehearsal at the Bermuda Maritime Museum, the sight of the Tattoo. Despite the heavy rain, the Soldiers were able to perform a full run through of their routine. Later that night, the Soldiers rehearsed with the full cast at Warwick Camp. The Drill Team is one of the only performances not based around music and quickly adapted to marching in step during the march on.
On Tuesday, the Soldiers of the Drill Team performed at the Berkeley Institute in front of roughly 200 students. The students were extremely excited and posed for photographs following the performance. Cpt. Ryan Boeka, commander of the Drill Team presented the school with an autographed poster and Drill Team cap.
Following the performance Tuesday, the Drill team saw two of its members reenlist in the Army. Sgt. Dustin Koch and Cpl. Miroslab Majermik reenlisted and both with stay on with the Drill Team until next August.
October 20th, 2009
SHEWAN GARRISON, Afghanistan — The men of the
4th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment prepared to enter an Afghan village where
suspected Taliban insurgents were hiding.
Hours before sunris...