Service members from across the National Capital Region participate in the Army Birthday Run at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Virginia, June 12, 2026. Hosted by Secretary of the Army Daniel P. Driscoll, the event brought together Soldiers, leaders and Army Families as part of a series of events commemorating the Army's 251st Birthday. Senior leaders in attendance included Gen. Christopher C. LaNeve, Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael R. Weimer, and Command Sgt. Maj. Vern B. Daley Jr., command sergeant major of Joint Task Force-National Capital Region and the U.S. Army Military District of Washington.
This feature commemorates the centennial of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier guard, marking 100 years since the first sentinel was posted March 26, 1926. The story traces the origins of the Unknown Soldier of World War I, the expansion of the tradition to honor unidentified service members from World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam, and the enduring mission of the Soldiers who maintain an unbroken vigil at Arlington National Cemetery.
This feature commemorates the centennial of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier guard, marking 100 years since the first sentinel was posted March 26, 1926. The story traces the origins of the Unknown Soldier of World War I, the expansion of the tradition to honor unidentified service members from World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam, and the enduring mission of the Soldiers who maintain an unbroken vigil at Arlington National Cemetery.
Four custom SIG SAUER P320 M17 9mm pistols were presented to the Tomb Guard Sentinels of the U.S. Army’s 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) on Oct. 11, 2018. Named Silence, Respect, Dignity and Perseverance, the ceremonial pistols feature symbolic engravings and materials tied to the history, values and traditions of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. (U.S. Army story by Staff Sgt. Oscar Toscano)
