Soldiers assigned to the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and members of the Society of the Honor Guard - Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, participate in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery, Va., March 25, 2026. The ceremony commemorates the 100th anniversary of a U.S. Army soldier guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Nathan Winter)
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)
Nearly 1,500 soldiers from the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, known as The Old Guard, gathered at Arlington National Cemetery early Thursday to continue the 77-year tradition of placing American flags on more than 260,000 gravesites in honor of Memorial Day. This ceremony honors the sacrifice of those who served the nation and reinforces the military’s ongoing commitment to remembering the fallen. Arlington National Cemetery, established...
Almost two years ago in May 2023, a 77-year legacy of service was halted due to the death of two horses within the Caisson Platoon, Mickey and Tony, after they passed due to intestinal compaction. News coverage, congressional meetings and public scrutiny unveiled a collection of underlying issues. This led to the closure of Caisson Detachment, formerly known as Caisson Platoon, as the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment “The Old Guard” worked to...
