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We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2026 Military District of Washington Best Squad Competition! Congratulations to our Best Squad, Team 3 from 1st Battalion, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)! Staff Sgt. Cale Splivalo (squad leader) Sgt. James Hash (team https://t.co/zvMjBkc1eJ We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2026 Military District of Washington Best Squad Competition! 

Congratulations to our Best Squad, Team 3 from 1st Battalion, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)!  

Staff Sgt. Cale Splivalo (squad leader)
Sgt. James Hash (team https://t.co/zvMjBkc1eJ
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Yesterday was DAY THREE of the 2026 Military District of Washington Best Squad Competition. It was a day of constant action and elevated heart rates. After a few hours at the obstacle course, the Soldiers were then transported via UH-60s to the firing ranges for a stress shoot on https://t.co/ob1pVuKDgy Yesterday was DAY THREE of the 2026 Military District of Washington Best Squad Competition. It was a day of constant action and elevated heart rates. After a few hours at the obstacle course, the Soldiers were then transported via UH-60s to the firing ranges for a stress shoot on https://t.co/ob1pVuKDgy
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Yesterday was DAY TWO of the 2026 MDW Best Squad Competition, and our 15 Soldiers pushed past the elements, including steady winds and occasional rain, and overcame their fatigue to power through each challenge they were given. Each team was tested on their ability to navigate https://t.co/B2UJ8iToiV Yesterday was DAY TWO of the 2026 MDW Best Squad Competition, and our 15 Soldiers pushed past the elements, including steady winds and occasional rain, and overcame their fatigue to power through each challenge they were given. Each team was tested on their ability to navigate https://t.co/B2UJ8iToiV
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DAY ONE of the MDW Best Squad Competition is complete! All day long, our 15 Soldiers proved their physical and mental grit and fortitude. They began with the Army's Expert Physical Fitness Assessment (EPFA) and a 12-mile foot march, and they ended the day with a written exam and https://t.co/UF2GJ9rUlX DAY ONE of the MDW Best Squad Competition is complete! All day long, our 15 Soldiers proved their physical and mental grit and fortitude. They began with the Army's Expert Physical Fitness Assessment (EPFA) and a 12-mile foot march, and they ended the day with a written exam and https://t.co/UF2GJ9rUlX
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TWILIGHT TATTOO UPDATE! Due to projected inclement weather, our Twilight Tattoo performance scheduled for tomorrow, May 6, 2026, will move indoors to Conmy Hall on @JBMHH, Virginia. Given the limited seating available indoors all groups of 20 or more have been contacted by a https://t.co/fvcbiYpMNG TWILIGHT TATTOO UPDATE!  Due to projected inclement weather, our Twilight Tattoo performance scheduled for tomorrow, May 6, 2026, will move indoors to Conmy Hall on @JBMHH, Virginia. Given the limited seating available indoors all groups of 20 or more have been contacted by a https://t.co/fvcbiYpMNG
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Earlier this afternoon, 15 Soldiers arrived and in-processed at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia, to compete in the 2026 Military District of Washington Best Squad Competition. For the next four days, they will call this 76,000 acre installation home sweet home as they push through and https://t.co/EzpbFP2s1l Earlier this afternoon, 15 Soldiers arrived and in-processed at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia, to compete in the 2026 Military District of Washington Best Squad Competition. For the next four days, they will call this 76,000 acre installation home sweet home as they push through and https://t.co/EzpbFP2s1l
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RT @USArmy: 🇺🇸 May is Military Appreciation Month! Help us recognize those who serve and share a message of thanks below. https://t.co/PM…
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We were honored to welcome Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery today. We regret the inadvertent flag display error; however, the significance of the day remains unchanged, and the https://t.co/QFNOH6Mod3 We were honored to welcome Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery today. We regret the inadvertent flag display error; however, the significance of the day remains unchanged, and the https://t.co/QFNOH6Mod3
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Our joint ceremonial and musical support team proudly honored the enduring cultural, historical, and strategic partnership between the United States and the United Kingdom as we participated in the State Arrival Ceremony for Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla at https://t.co/BxVdDNOe1C Our joint ceremonial and musical support team proudly honored the enduring cultural, historical, and strategic partnership between the United States and the United Kingdom as we participated in the State Arrival Ceremony for Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla at https://t.co/BxVdDNOe1C
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You may also watch the show live at this link: https://t.co/VSX1jFVv14
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IMPORTANT UPDATE! Due to projected inclement weather, the April 29th Twilight Tattoo performance will move indoors to Conmy Hall on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. Given the limited seating available indoors, all groups of 20 or more have been contacted by a representative
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Our ceremonial support team proudly participated in the State Arrival Ceremony this morning at the @WhiteHouse, including the Inspection of the Troops and a Troop in Review, for Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla during their historic State Visit! 🇬🇧🤝🇺🇸 https://t.co/hBKDc4URWh
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⭐ WEEK ONE ⭐ Our 2026 Twilight Tattoo season kicks off this Wednesday, April 29th! The show includes dramatic reenactments, musical performances and ceremonial demonstrations that highlight the story of the American Soldier as well as the history and significance of our https://t.co/M6FhpWuXcN ⭐ WEEK ONE ⭐ Our 2026 Twilight Tattoo season kicks off this Wednesday, April 29th! The show includes dramatic reenactments, musical performances and ceremonial demonstrations that highlight the story of the American Soldier as well as the history and significance of our https://t.co/M6FhpWuXcN
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Here is a behind-the-scenes look at our Joint Armed Forces Color Guard and drummers from @ArmyFifeandDrum as they presented the colors yesterday to honor our great nation at the @NFLDraft. @DeptofWar @USArmy @usmarines @USNavy @usairforce @usspaceforce @uscg https://t.co/bm52hjLiDO
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RT @USArmy: Today, the Army announced a brand-new, modernized fitness test. 💪 With seven demanding tasks, the Combat Field Test guarantee…
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Congratulations to Sgt. 1st Class Aboubacar Kallo from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) for being named the Secretary of the Army Career Counselor of the Year for the Regular Army for fiscal year 2026! As part of this award, Sgt. 1st Class Kallo was presented the https://t.co/BmyoZ7B1l9 Congratulations to Sgt. 1st Class Aboubacar Kallo from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) for being named the Secretary of the Army Career Counselor of the Year for the Regular Army for fiscal year 2026!

As part of this award, Sgt. 1st Class Kallo was presented the https://t.co/BmyoZ7B1l9
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📣TWILIGHT TATTOO UPDATE 📣 Due to increased security measures, all NON-DoW ID holders over the age of 18 who plan to attend one of our Twilight Tattoo shows this year must pre-register to gain access to Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. Registration must be completed no later than https://t.co/GGyScXP2IA 📣TWILIGHT TATTOO UPDATE 📣 Due to increased security measures, all NON-DoW ID holders over the age of 18 who plan to attend one of our Twilight Tattoo shows this year must pre-register to gain access to Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. Registration must be completed no later than https://t.co/GGyScXP2IA
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IT'S THE FINAL COUNTDOWN! ⌛ We are less that two weeks away from the start of our 2026 Twilight Tattoo season! 🎉 This year's show will feature musical performances, ceremonial demonstrations, and dramatic vignettes that celebrate our nation's upcoming 250th birthday and the https://t.co/gAflJNHFEy IT'S THE FINAL COUNTDOWN! ⌛ We are less that two weeks away from the start of our 2026 Twilight Tattoo season! 🎉 This year's show will feature musical performances, ceremonial demonstrations, and dramatic vignettes that celebrate our nation's upcoming 250th birthday and the https://t.co/gAflJNHFEy
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All of our pictures from this ceremony were taken by U.S. Army Cpl. Joseph Martin.
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Here's one more picture of our Joint Armed Forces Color Guard from the ceremony. https://t.co/vN923rTQKD Here's one more picture of our Joint Armed Forces Color Guard from the ceremony. https://t.co/vN923rTQKD
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