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Soldiers of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) have the essential mission of rendering final military honors to the nation’s heroes in Arlington National Cemetery, the nation’s most hallowed ground. Time-honored traditions of TOG’s duty are executed with the utmost care, dedication and respect to honor all who have served the country.

Photo by Sgt. Gabriel Silva
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Soldiers assigned to the U.S. Army Caisson Platoon, 1st Battalion, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) conduct daily operations of preparing the horses and themselves to render final honors for fallen service members at the Caisson Barn, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Aug. 19. During preparations, a film crew from Horse.TV captured a day in the life of the Caisson. Photos by Staff Sgt. Maryam Treece
The US Army Military District of Washington Commanding General announced conditions are now appropriate to transition to heath protection condition (HPCON) Bravo effective Monday, June 29.

In response, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall will implement its phased recovery plan in close coordination with the Military District of Washington and the Andrew Rader US Army Health Clinic (ARUSAHC). Our installation will gradually reopen services and operations with modifications over the next few weeks.
Soldiers from the Presidential Salute Battery, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), fire the M5, 75mm antitank cannons in celebration of the nation’s independence on Whipple Field, Joint Base Myer Henderson Hall Saturday. Photo by Sgt. Nicholas T. Holmes
Soldiers assigned to the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) demonstrate ceremonial flag folding on Whipple Field, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall July 1. The Old Guard is the Army's official ceremonial unit and escort to the president. Photo by Sgt. Nicholas T. Holmes
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JBM-HH 10 Year Anniversary

JBM-HH Partners cut the cake at the 10th anniversary ceremony. Arlington County and the base have cooperated together for decades in various capacities.
Soldiers assigned to the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) charge with fixed bayonets during a Twilight Tattoo performance.

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Plan for the heat to eliminate illness

With summer fast approaching, leaders and Soldiers should be considering hot weather hazards. Heat illnesses, including heat exhaustion and heat stroke, degrade mission effectiveness and can happen during any month, but most occur between June and July.

Pepin assumes command of JTF-NCR, MDW

On Tuesday, Maj. Gen. Allan M. Pepin assumed command of the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region and U.S. Army Military District of Washington from Maj. Gen. Omar Jones IV during a ceremony in Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s Conmy Hall.

Department of Defense extends uniformed services identification card expiration policy guidance

In its ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on identification card site operations, effective immediately, the DOD is extending temporary Uniformed Services ID card expiration policy guidance for all USID cards with expiration dates between Jan. 1, 2020 and July 31.