The “ 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) The 3d United States Infantry Regiment is a regiment of the United States Army. It currently has three active battalions, and is readily identified by its nickname, The Old Guard, as well as Escort to the President.
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“Here rests in honored glory an American soldier known but to God”
Remain Ordered As Directed.
“Late one half moon night, I heard footsteps.
The sharp click of heels. Silence.
Another click. More silence.
Twenty-one footsteps.
Click.
Twenty-one seconds of silence.
Click.
Twenty-one seconds of silence.
Twenty-one more steps.
With each step, my war is over.”