Tag Archives: The Old Guard

Photo: Sgt. Dontae Skywalker, tomb sentinel, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), lays a rose at the foot of one of the crypts of the Unknowns, March 25, at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery, Va. The placing of a rose at the foot of each crypt signifies a sentinels' last and final honor before they leave The Tomb of the Unknown. Skywalker served at the Tomb from September 2010 to September 2012. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jose A. Torres Jr.

Worth A Thousand Words: Last Day on the Job

Posted on April 11, 2013 by bniegel

Army Sgt. Dontae Skywalker lays a rose at the foot of one of the crypts of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., March 25, 2013.
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Army Spc. Jacob Eberly, an infantryman assigned to Caisson platoon, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), checks on Tillman, a Caisson horse, at the Caisson stable on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va., Feb. 12,2013. When Tillman fell into a hole during a mission, Eberly's quick reaction helped prevent serious injuries to the horse. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Megan Garcia

Soldier’s Quick Reaction Saves Caisson Horses

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Erin Wittkop

As one Caisson team set out for their day’s first mission on Feb. 4, they had little idea that one soldier’s quick thinking would save their horses from certain peril.
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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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Following Retirement, Military Working Dog is Still Serving

Posted on December 8, 2012 by bniegel

Sgt. Katrina Kurz and her canine companion are committed to continuing to serve Wounded Warriors.
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Posted in DoD News | Tagged 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment, Army, K-9, military, National Warrior Care Month, special K-9 team, The Old Guard, U.S.. Army, wounded warriors | 1 Comment