Last week, the #OldGuard 's U.S. Army Drill Team competed in the 2024 Joint Service Drill Exhibition, showcasing their craft in front of the Lincoln Memorial. Multiple Armed Forces branches competed in the event, with the USADT placing second.

(@usarmy 📸 by Sgt. Ethan Scofield)

Please help us congratulate Lt. Blackie and Staff Sgt. Maldonado of the #OldGuard 's Team 29 for having competed and given it their all in the 2024 Best Ranger Competition!

We'll see you on the podium next year. 🏆

#BRC2024 US Army Maneuver Center of Excellence

(@usarmy📸by Spc. Christopher Grey)

Rangers Lead the Way! 💪

#OldGuard Soldiers will be competing against teams from across the Army to see who can call themselves the Best Ranger Team. 1LT Blackie and SSG Maldonado will be representing #AmericasRegiment in the grueling 3-day event. Join us in wishing them luck!

Last week, #OldGuard Senior Leaders competed in a Bayonet Charge, a multi-part race spanning the National Capitol Region. They completed physically and mentally demanding tasks, building camaraderie in a fun yet challenging environment 🗡

(U.S. Army 📸 by The Old Guard PAO)

Today marks #GoldStarSpousesDay , a day of remembrance for the spouses and families of fallen military service members and the sacrifices they've made.

The #OldGuard is privileged to have the honor of caring for your loved ones and ensuring they are never forgotten.

Would you add these teams to your next bracket? 🤔🏀

Check out these #TOG Squads from back in the day!
1.4th BN, 1966-1967, Schofield Barracks, HI.
2.A Co., 1930-1931, FT Snelling, MN.
3.B Co., 1927, FT Snelling, MN.
4.A Co., 1932-1933, FT Snelling.
(📸 by Old Guard History)

Recognizing our storytellers 📸

Recently, The #OldGuard recognized Sgt. Ethan Scofield and Spc. Christopher Grey for winning 1st and 3rd place for #MDW Photographer of the Year.

Their contributions help tell our story and keep the country informed on #AmericasRegiment .

Yesterday, #OldGuard Soldiers participated in a wreath laying ceremony for National Medal of Honor Day. Each year, MOH recipients from the @cmohsociety lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in @arlingtonnatl.

@usarmy📸by Cpl. Gabriel Bacchus and Spc. Christopher Grey

Experts at their craft 🪖

Last week, The #OldGuard welcomed newly crowned experts with their respective expert badges. These Soldiers can now proudly wear the coveted Expert Infantryman, Expert Soldier, or Expert Field Medical Badge on their uniforms. Job well done! 👏

That gold's not for you, Mr. Leprechaun! 

From The #OldGuard to you, Happy St. Patty's Day! ☘️

(U.S. Army graphic by Spc. Sara Shultz)

A thriving trifecta 🇦🇺 🇬🇧 🇺🇸

Today, The #OldGuard welcomed Australia's Chief of the Army Lt. Gen. Simon Stuart and the UK's Chief of the General Staff Gen. Sir Patrick Sanders for their dignitary visits to the U.S. Shortly thereafter, they honored our fallen troops at the TUS.

#E3B train-up has concluded! #OldGuard Soldiers will officially test next week for their respective badges. Do you have any tips and tricks for them? Reply below 👇 (U.S. Army 📸 by Sgt. Ethan Scofield)

A timeless tradition ⏳

#BeAllYouCanBe #AmericasRegiment

(U.S. Army 🎥 by Sgt. Ethan Scofield)

In honor of Black History Month, #OldGuard Soldiers toured the National Museum of African American History and Culture to reflect on the impact African Americans have made throughout our military and nation.

(@usarmy 📸 by Cpl. Gabriel Bacchus)

Smithsonian NMAAHC

Continuously Building Bonds 🇮🇳🤝🇺🇸

Last week, The #OldGuard proudly hosted General Manoj Pande, Chief of Staff of the Indian Army with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery.

(@USArmy 📷 by Cpl. Gabriel Bacchus and Spc. Christopher Grey)

Happy Birthday President Washington! 🎂

To celebrate the birthday of our first commander-in-chief President George Washington, the #OldGuard supported a wreath-laying ceremony at @mount_vernon and a follow-on performance by the Commander-In-Chief's Guard and @armyfifeanddrum.

Bring in the New Year! 🐲

Earlier this week, the #OldGuard The U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps
marched through Chinatown in the DC Chinese Lunar New Year Parade, along with cultural and community performers to celebrate the start of the Chinese New Year.

(@USArmy📸by Sgt. Laura Stephens)

From America's Regiment, Happy Valentine's Day! 💌

(U.S. Army graphic by Cpl. Gabriel Bacchus)

Yesterday, #OldGuard Soldiers participated in a Joint Armed Forces Color Guard wreath laying ceremony celebrating Pres. Abraham Lincoln's 215th birthday at the Lincoln Memorial. 

(U.S. Army 📸 by Sgt. Ethan Scofield)

National Mall NPS

Check out our new Day in the Life series, highlighting the Soldiers and jobs that keep the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment operating as the face of the nation!

To view the full story, check out the YouTube link in our bio.

(U.S. Army 🎥by Sgt. Julian Patricio and Spc. Sara Shultz)