Good afternoon and welcome to historic
Joint Base . Myer Henderson Hall
originally established as Fort Whipple
in 1863 and changed to Joint Base Myer
Henderson Hall in 2009 . Its main
purpose was fortification in the
defense of Washington since its
inception , joint base Myer Henderson
Hall has been the home of horse cavalry ,
artillery and infantry today . It is
home to the old guard , the United
States army band and the United States
army garrison . Before today's review
begins , the United States Army Band
per Xing Zone presents a pre ceremonial
concert featuring the following musical
selections , El Capitan and the United
States Army March ,
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ladies and gentlemen , the United
States army band .
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once again , good afternoon and welcome
today , the United States Army military
district of Washington represented by
the soldiers of the third United States
infantry regiment , the old guard and
the United States army band parsing
zone pay a special tribute to several
soldiers who are retiring after many
years of distinguished service to the
United States army and our nation
participating in today's review . From
left to right is the United States Army
band Pershing's own formed in 1922 by
then army Chief of Staff General John J
Pershing . The United States army band
is the premier band of our senior
Pershing Zone , provides musical
support for ceremonies and special
events in our nation's capital and
throughout the United States , the
United States army band is under the
direction of Lieutenant Colonel Randy
Bartel and led by drum major , Rob
Moore .
Elements of the old guard include honor
guard company commented by First
Lieutenant John King and the led by
sergeant first class Alfonso Roman .
Next online is bravo company commented
by First Lieutenant Connor Stevenson
handle , led by sergeant , first class
Juan Kni .
Next online is Charlie company
commented by Captain Peter Nettekoven
and led by First Sergeant Jared Dillon .
Following is the commander in Chief's
Guard patterned after the unit created
by General George Washington in 1776 to
be his personal guard . The commander
in Chief's Guard is commanded by
Captain Bernard Wien handle , led by
staff sergeant Tyler mckay .
The last element online line dressed in
the continental musicians uniform is
the United States Army Old Guard Fife
and drum corps . During the American
revolution , musicians wore the reverse
colors of their parent infantry unit .
The men and women of the United States
Army Old Guard Fife and drum corps
maintained this tradition by wearing
red coats instead of the infantry blue .
The corps is led today by drum major
Shane Nichols .
Ladies and gentlemen , moving into
position is the commander of troops for
today's ceremony , Lieutenant Colonel
Peter Steve and Jell commander fourth
battalion , third United States
Infantry Regiment , the old God .
Since the days of the American
revolution , the colors have been one
of the most important elements of a
military unit . Therefore , taking the
center of our formation in just a
moment and bearing the national color
is the nation's foremost color team .
The third infantry Continental color
guard led by Sergeant Nicholas Cook .
Ladies and gentlemen , please stand for
the advancing of the colors .
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please be seated . But
the history of the Third United States
Infantry regiment reflects the growth
and development of our nation . 55 well
earned battle streamers , two Belarus
unit awards , three meritorious unit
commendations and five superior unit
awards . Attest to the old guard's
record of bravery and action and
achievements during peace time . In
1922 the war department granted
permission for the old guard to pass in
review with bayonets . Fixed the old
guard will now fix bayonets to the
traditional beat of the drum
that
ladies and gentlemen taking the
reviewing stand are the reviewing
officials for today's ceremony ,
Colonel Mitchell H Pollen and Sergeant
Major Stanley L Hall accompanied by the
hosts , Colonel David B . Roland
commander , third United States
Infantry regiment , the old guard and
command Sergeant Major , Veronica E
Knapp command sergeant major , joint
task force , National capital region ,
headquarters , Military District of
Washington .
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Ladies and gentlemen , please stand for
the advancing of the colors and remain
standing for the United States national
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at this time , Colonel Roland and
command sergeant Major Knapp are moving
into position to honor the retirees .
Please feel free to applaud your
soldier as they are called
headquarters Department of the Army
Special Orders . By order of the
Secretary of the Army . The following
soldiers of the Department of the Army
are retired
Colonel Mitchell H Pollen medical gore
sergeant major Stanley L Hall military
intelligence .
Colonel Kerry G Benton Veterinary Corps ,
Colonel Kristen Casto , medical
services .
Colonel Ethan L Hall air defense .
Colonel Michael J Casaro , engineer
Colonel Robert Levy , judge advocate ,
Colonel Robert W Matthews military
police ,
Colonel Myron B mcdaniels Medical
Services .
Colonel Brendan S Robbins infantry ,
Colonel Shannon J Whiteman , logistics
Colonel Jason A Yoakam aviation ,
lieutenant Colonel Christopher W
Burkhardt , engineer ,
lieutenant Colonel JG Fury military
intelligence ,
lieutenant Colonel Lawrence A hicks air
defense
lieutenant Colonel Maurice S Lewis ,
engineer ,
Lieutenant Colonel Clarence C Scott
military intelligence
major Christopher R Ayers , engineer
major Michael P . Jasper military
intelligence
sergeant , Major Matthew E Dolson ,
infantry ,
first sergeant , Irwin R or Bay
aviation ,
master sergeant , Jonathan P gold ,
military intelligence ,
master sergeant , Jennifer Hu
quartermaster
sergeant , first class Douglas , E cash ,
military intelligence
sergeant , first class Joshua D
Montgomery Medical Corps ,
staff sergeant , Melvin L Shannon
transportation .
We are proud to recognize these
soldiers' devotion to our country and
we wish them happiness and prosperity
and their well earned retirement .
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Ladies and gentlemen , please stand for
the posting of the colors ,
post , the colors step right space .
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ladies and gentlemen , Colonel Roland .
Well , distinguished guests , senior
leaders , command sergeants , major ,
friends and above all the soldiers and
families to be honored today . Thank
you for making the time to attend this
retirement ceremony and welcome to
historic Joint Base Myer Henderson Hall .
On behalf of the Secretary of the Army ,
the honorable Christine Wou chief of
staff of the army General Randy George
and sergeant major of the army ,
Michael Weimer and Major General Trevor
Brennan camp commander of military
district of Washington . Welcome
another beautiful day here in the
national capital region and a great day
to be a soldier . Before I address our
distinguished retirees and families . I
would like to take a moment and thank
those who work hard to make today such
a special occasion . On the floor in
front of you are the soldiers of the
third infantry regiment , the old guard ,
the army's oldest active duty infantry
regiment . You look tremendous and your
professionalism and precision honors
those retiring here today . Thank you
for your hard work and dedication and
thanks for serving in our army . Let's
give them a round of applause .
Thanks also to the members of the
United States Army Band Pershing zone .
As always , you look and sound amazing
and make these ceremonies all the more
special . Let's give them a round of
applause .
The soldiers retiring here today joined
the army to be all they could be . Some
joined the army following Desert Shield
and Desert Storm others . After America
was attacked on 911 , all has stood
ready to meet the challenges and
uncertainties of the global war on
terror that brought almost two decades
of continuous combat operations . They
stand here today representing the best
of America . Today we honor
26 soldiers and their families for
their faithful and dedicated service to
our nation and for being all they could
be . Collectively , these soldiers
represent 750 years of
military service across our army with
service around the globe in a variety
of combat , arms , combat support and
combat service support , specialties .
These soldiers leaders and their
families answered our nation's call and
have not only served during a period of
persistent conflict but also led and
trained our young men and women to
deploy in harm's way and do our
nation's bidding our army and our
nation owes you a debt of gratitude for
your service and sacrifice that can
never be fully repaid . The metal and
the US flag are but a small token of
appreciation for your service . Now ,
I'd like to take a moment to talk about
our flag . Old glory that you
receive a flag on the occasion of your
retirement is significant and that is
the symbol of our nation and recognized
around the world . We have fought to
protect the freedoms and our way of
life . And we wear the stars and
stripes proudly on our uniform , both
at home and while deployed , the red
color in the flag symbolizes hardness
and valor which each of you has
personified as a soldier and leader of
our army operating in austere
conditions with limited resources to
accomplish difficult missions . The
white color refers to purity and
innocence which you have sought to
protect both here and abroad .
Finally , the blue color represents
vigilance , perseverance , and justice
which each of you have demonstrated in
the conduct of your duties as officers
and NC OS . I am sure the flag holds a
special meaning for each one of you as
it should giving your service to our
nation as you walk out of Comedy Hall
today , take solace in knowing you
leave behind an enduring legacy that
lives on in the countless soldiers .
You have trained , mentored and
inspired the army is better because of
your service . Ladies and gentlemen ,
please join me in a round of applause
for these great 26 soldiers .
Now we would be remiss if we did not
take some time to thank the family
members of each of these retiring
soldiers . Your sacrifice and support
over the past 20 plus years has been
foundational to the success of each of
these retirees allowing them to
accomplish their assigned mission and
serve in the army that they love . You
have remained steadfast in your support
during a time of war that necessitated
family separations and for that , you
will never be adequately compensated .
Please accept our eternal thanks on
behalf of a grateful nation for all
that you have endured as military
families , we could not fulfill our
obligations to our soldiers , the army
and the nation without the love and
support of our families . Please join
me in a round of applause for our
families and their retirees .
Now to our retiring soldiers ,
thank you for your service . You are
warriors and soldiers for life . So I
humbly ask you take on one last
task . Tell the army story .
Help maintain our all volunteer army by
sharing your experiences with America's
sons and daughters so that they might
be inspired to follow in your footsteps
and volunteer to support and defend the
Constitution of the United States
against all enemies , foreign and
domestic . We continue to serve as a
shining example around the world
because of men and women like you have
volunteered to serve . So again , on
behalf of Secretary Wout General George
Sergeant major of the army Weimer , the
joint task force , natural capital
region , the military district of
Washington and the army and a grateful
nation . Thank you . Good luck . And
God speed . He the guardian . This will
defend and be all that you can be
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The United States Army is honored to
have presented today's special ceremony .
Thank you for attending and enjoy the
rest of your day .