Tag Archives: Old Guard

Army Spc. Kevin Morthorst, right, an infantryman assigned to Caisson Platoon, 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), and members of his squad return to the Caisson horse stables after performing various funerals in Arlington National Cemetery, Va., Nov. 9, 2012. On this day, Morthorst performed his 1,000th memorial ceremony with the Caisson platoon. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Luisito Brooks

Caisson Soldier Completes 1,000th Ride

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Erin Wittkop

The day started just like any other workday for Spc. Kevin Morthorst. However, by the end of the day, he would reach a huge milestone in his military career.
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Worth A Thousand Words: Parade Practice

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Erin Wittkop

Soldiers assigned to the caisson platoon of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, known as “The Old Guard,” march down Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C., Jan. 13, 2013, during a dress rehearsal for the Inauguration Day parade Jan. 21. DoD photo by …
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Rhythm of the Presidential Salute Battery

Posted on October 9, 2012 by jtozer

The Old Guard’s Presidential Salute Battery must be perfect and precise in this timing.
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First African American Tomb Guard Recalls Journey

Posted on February 29, 2012 by jtozer

By Staff Sgt. Megan Garcia, Army News Service From www.army.mil ARLINGTON, Va. - In honor of African American History Month, Fred Moore, the first African American Tomb Guard, recalled his journey from serving as a firing party member in Honor …
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Why I Serve: The Story of One Soldier

Posted on August 31, 2011 by jtozer

By Staff Sgt. Megan Garcia From www.army.mil “If I hadn’t joined the military, I would not be the sort of person I am today,” said Sgt. Zachery Yeager, military police for the 289th MP Company, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The …
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