Memorial Day
May 30th, 2010
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Afghans gather in Kabul for ‘peace jirga’
May 29th, 2010
Delegates from across Afghanistan began converging on the capital this weekend for a conference designed to end a war that American and Afghan officials have long said cannot be won by fighting. As U.S. troops prepared for a major operation in Kandahar and Taliban fighters launched a trio of brazen attacks a week and a half ago against some of the country’s most heavily guarded spots, the news does not augur well for a peace process struggling to find footing.
Memorial to American POWs in Sasebo receives an update
May 29th, 2010
SASEBO NAVAL BASE, Japan — The names of many American prisoners of war who died here so long ago remained unknown for generations.
Veterans return to Korean War battlefield
May 27th, 2010
A battle considered a turning point in the 1950-53 Korean War was reenacted this week at the historic battleground about 30 miles southwest of Seoul.
Secretary Gates visits Arlington National Cemetery
May 26th, 2010
The Secretary of Defense, Hon. Robert Gates, visited with Soldiers from the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) on May 27th in Arlington National Cemetery. He presented 44 Soldiers with coins and thanked them for their service, and for honoring our nations fallen.
‘Flags In’
May 26th, 2010
Each year, just prior to Memorial Day, the Soldiers of the 3rd U.S. Infantry, also known as the Old Guard, honor America's fallen heroes by placing American flags before the gravestones of those buried at Arlington National Cemetery. This year, the soldiers of the Old Guard placed flags in front of more than 260,000 gravestones in roughly three hours.
Retirement Ceremony
May 25th, 2010
Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment conduct a department of the Army retirement ceremony for 49 retirees at Joint Myer-Henderson Hall on May 20th. In 1922, the War Department issued an authorization that makes this unit unique among the US military. Because of their valor and contributions, the Old Guard marches and passes in review with "Bayonets Fixed" a distinction not afforded to any other US military unit.
Father and son reunite in Iraq
May 24th, 2010
Command Sgt. Maj. Soriano, the 412th Aviation Support Battalion's command sergeant major, traveled here May 21 to visit his son, Spc. Diego O. Soriano, a 21-year-old, Infantryman, with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard).
Oakley representatives lay wreath at Arlington
May 23rd, 2010
An Oakley representative lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier with the assistance of a Tomb Guard at Arlington National Cemetery, May 20, 2010.
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