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4 members of the Army's Caisson Detachment ride on horses for training. It is sunset and the Washington Monument is far in the distance.

Riding Forward: Pulling Caisson Detachment into ...

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Apr. 10, 2025

Almost two years ago in May 2023, a 77-year legacy of service was halted due to the death of two horses within...
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Army Soldiers dressed in red Revolutionary War-era uniforms are standing in rows preforming on musical instruments during a ceremony.

Behind the scenes: Army captain ensures retireme...

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Apr. 08, 2025

After spending long, successful careers in the Department of Army, some Army Soldiers and Civilians celebrate...
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Army Reserve’s critical role in restoring Army’s Caisson Detachment

Army Reserve’s critical role in restoring Army’s...

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Mar. 24, 2025

From charging into battle, to transporting supplies and personnel, horses have played a key role in the Army’s...
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Four Army Soldiers who are wearing Army combat uniforms are standing in a line while posing for a picture with their hands together in front of their waists. Behind them are three flags and a projection of the MDW logo on a screen in the background.

New Patch, Same Mission: Fort Meade Now Under MD...

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Mar. 20, 2025

FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. — Soldiers of Fort George G. Meade Garrison stood in formation Wednesday as...
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The shoulder patch for the U.S. Army Military District of Washington on a white, square background.

Statement about the Caisson Detachment Accident ...

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Mar. 04, 2025

This is the second update to statements that were previously release on social media concerning an accident...
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A Navy Sailor is gesturing while talking with a large crowd of high school students, who are sitting on bleachers in a gymnasium.

Joint Armed Forces Color Guard make big impact i...

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Feb. 11, 2025

Each year the U.S. Army Military District of Washington receives requests to support events of all sizes. This...
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Backstage at @LambeauField, our Joint Armed Forces Color Guard did their final checks before presenting the colors to kickoff the #nfldraft25. #nfldraft https://t.co/HHxbqrtM7a
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The Joint Armed Forces Color Guard honored our nation by presenting the colors to kick off the 2025 NFL Draft on April 24, 2025, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. #nfldraft2025 #nfldraft #jointcolorguard https://t.co/nLmhIL62lx The Joint Armed Forces Color Guard honored our nation by presenting the colors to kick off the 2025 NFL Draft on April 24, 2025, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.  #nfldraft2025 #nfldraft #jointcolorguard https://t.co/nLmhIL62lx
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The U.S. Army Field Band just concluded their Spring Tour with 2 days of music clinics in Akron, Ohio, where they mentored, inspired and entertained more than 2,000 excited students. The Spring Tour included 36 public performances, 5 student performances (including middle https://t.co/zT3gICLLt7 The U.S. Army Field Band just concluded their Spring Tour with 2 days of music clinics in Akron, Ohio, where they mentored, inspired and entertained more than 2,000 excited students.  The Spring Tour included 36 public performances, 5 student performances (including middle https://t.co/zT3gICLLt7
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The U.S. Army Field Band just concluded their Spring Tour with 2 days of music clinics in Akron, Ohio, where they mentored, inspired and entertained more than 2,000 excited students. The Spring Tour included 36 public performances, 5 student performances (including middle https://t.co/zT3gICLLt7 The U.S. Army Field Band just concluded their Spring Tour with 2 days of music clinics in Akron, Ohio, where they mentored, inspired and entertained more than 2,000 excited students.  The Spring Tour included 36 public performances, 5 student performances (including middle https://t.co/zT3gICLLt7
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#ICYMI Our Soldiers from @USArmyOldGuard--including @ArmyDrillTeam, @ArmyFifeandDrum, the Commander-in-Chief's Guard and the Continental Color Guard--helped commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington last weekend in Lexington, Massachusetts, through music and https://t.co/QacPQzahHT #ICYMI Our Soldiers from @USArmyOldGuard--including @ArmyDrillTeam, @ArmyFifeandDrum, the Commander-in-Chief's Guard and the Continental Color Guard--helped commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington last weekend in Lexington, Massachusetts, through music and https://t.co/QacPQzahHT
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RT @ArlingtonNatl: The annual National Military Easter Sunrise Service will be held Sunday, April 20, at ANC’s Memorial Amphitheater and ho…
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RT @ArlingtonNatl: The annual National Military Easter Sunrise Service will be held Sunday, April 20, at ANC’s Memorial Amphitheater and ho…
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RT @USArmyCMH: 19 APRIL 1775 – BATTLES OF LEXINGTON & CONCORD - 250th COMMEMORATION At Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts, the embers of…
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RT @USArmyCMH: 19 APRIL 1775 – BATTLES OF LEXINGTON & CONCORD - 250th COMMEMORATION At Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts, the embers of…
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The @USArmy has revitalized the @USArmyOldGuard Caisson Detachment program and is preparing for limited reintegration of #caisson support for funerals at @ArlingtonNatl starting June 2, 2025. Learn more: https://t.co/9PkQdhA6do
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Making summer plans? 🗓️ Put Twilight Tattoo onto your calendar today! ✅ Twilight Tattoo shows take place on select Wednesdays in May, June and July, on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Arlington, Virginia. Most shows begin at 7 p.m. with pre-show music starting at 6:30 p.m. https://t.co/uKz86CPTZP Making summer plans?  🗓️ Put Twilight Tattoo onto your calendar today! ✅

Twilight Tattoo shows take place on select Wednesdays in May, June and July, on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Arlington, Virginia. Most shows begin at 7 p.m. with pre-show music starting at 6:30 p.m. https://t.co/uKz86CPTZP
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Making summer plans? 🗓️ Put Twilight Tattoo onto your calendar today! ✅ Twilight Tattoo shows take place on select Wednesdays in May, June and July, on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Arlington, Virginia. Most shows begin at 7 p.m. with pre-show music starting at 6:30 p.m. https://t.co/uKz86CPTZP Making summer plans?  🗓️ Put Twilight Tattoo onto your calendar today! ✅

Twilight Tattoo shows take place on select Wednesdays in May, June and July, on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Arlington, Virginia. Most shows begin at 7 p.m. with pre-show music starting at 6:30 p.m. https://t.co/uKz86CPTZP
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@USArmy @USArmyOldGuard Learn more about the Caisson Detachment: https://t.co/viqoTEJwD8
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If you watched news coverage of the State Funeral for former President Jimmy Carter, you most likely saw the Army Caisson during the procession to the Capitol Rotunda. The Caisson Detachment of the U.S. Army’s 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) is one of the most iconic https://t.co/kGuRAxd6Bj If you watched news coverage of the State Funeral for former President Jimmy Carter, you most likely saw the Army Caisson during the procession to the Capitol Rotunda. The Caisson Detachment of the U.S. Army’s 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) is one of the most iconic https://t.co/kGuRAxd6Bj
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RT @ArlingtonNatl: On #GoldStarSpousesDay, we pay tribute to the sacrifice, strength and resilience of the surviving loved ones of those wh…
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RT @JBMHH: The National Military Easter Sunrise Service will be held Sunday, April 20 at Arlington National Cemetery’s Memorial Amphitheate…
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How do you get rewarded for your accomplishments at work? The military has a long tradition of "coining" those who deserve credit for their accomplishments, which is when a leader hands their coin to a service member or civilian employee in a special ceremony. Last week, Chief https://t.co/Ysqs0tWybF How do you get rewarded for your accomplishments at work? The military has a long tradition of "coining" those who deserve credit for their accomplishments, which is when a leader hands their coin to a service member or civilian employee in a special ceremony.

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How do you get rewarded for your accomplishments at work? The military has a long tradition of "coining" those who deserve credit for their accomplishments, which is when a leader hands their coin to a service member or civilian employee in a special ceremony. Last week, Chief https://t.co/Ysqs0tWybF How do you get rewarded for your accomplishments at work? The military has a long tradition of "coining" those who deserve credit for their accomplishments, which is when a leader hands their coin to a service member or civilian employee in a special ceremony.

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How do you get rewarded for your accomplishments at work? The military has a long tradition of "coining" those who deserve credit for their accomplishments, which is when a leader hands their coin to a service member or civilian employee in a special ceremony. Last week, Chief https://t.co/Ysqs0tWybF How do you get rewarded for your accomplishments at work? The military has a long tradition of "coining" those who deserve credit for their accomplishments, which is when a leader hands their coin to a service member or civilian employee in a special ceremony.

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Teamwork makes the dream work! 🤝 Last week, law enforcement officials from across the DoD and interagency partner organizations in the National Capital Region gathered for a breakfast hosted by JTF-NCR/USAMDW's Provost Marshal Office. NCR partners discussed after-action review https://t.co/kJ6UTpYyNO Teamwork makes the dream work! 🤝 Last week, law enforcement officials from across the DoD and interagency partner organizations in the National Capital Region gathered for a breakfast hosted by JTF-NCR/USAMDW's Provost Marshal Office. 

NCR partners discussed after-action review https://t.co/kJ6UTpYyNO
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