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The Virginia International Tattoo: A Song of 250...

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Apr. 21, 2026

The U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps performed during the Virginia International Tattoo at the Scope...
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Apr. 14, 2026

The past and the future came together on Fort Belvoir as Brig. Gen. Charles Young, an Army pioneer, was chosen...
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Joint Task Forces Train on Counter-UASs, Strengt...

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Apr. 09, 2026

Joint Interagency Task Force 401 and Joint Task Force National Capital Region recently coordinated a training...
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Tomb Guards, Past and Present, Bid Farewell to a...

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Mar. 10, 2026

U.S. Army Spc. 4th Class Michael “Mike” Vinson loved guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington...
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General George S. Patton, Jr. House: Army vice c...

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Feb. 23, 2026

A dedication ceremony took place in Quarters 8 on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall on Feb. 4, hosted by the...
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Jan. 23, 2026

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RT @USArmyOldGuard: Soldiers assigned to the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) placed more than 260,000 American flags at gravesite…
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RT @ArlingtonNatl: Flowers of Remembrance Day is tomorrow, May 24 from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.💐 Place a flower at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldi…
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RT @ArlingtonNatl: In the early morning dawn on May 21, 2026, soldiers of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (@USArmyOldGuard) marched into Arli…
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We had another great Twilight Tattoo this week! Audience members said they loved the marching and historical reenactments by Soldiers from 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), and they also loved the incredible music by The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own" and The U.S. Army https://t.co/GxtqpcJmTI We had another great Twilight Tattoo this week! Audience members said they loved the marching and historical reenactments by Soldiers from 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), and they also loved the incredible music by The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own" and The U.S. Army https://t.co/GxtqpcJmTI
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TWILIGHT TATTOO UPDATE! Due to pending inclement weather, the Twilight Tattoo scheduled for today (May 20th) will be moved INDOORS to Conmy Hall on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. For more information, including important updates about accessing https://t.co/dk0Ok6LiC7 TWILIGHT TATTOO UPDATE!  Due to pending inclement weather, the Twilight Tattoo scheduled for today (May 20th) will be moved INDOORS to Conmy Hall on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. For more information, including important updates about accessing https://t.co/dk0Ok6LiC7
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Yesterday, service members from across the Department of War participated in one of many events scheduled this year to honor our nation's 250th birthday. Musical and ceremonial units and chaplains from within the National Capital Region represented our joint forces during a https://t.co/FbWxhYCPk3 Yesterday, service members from across the Department of War participated in one of many events scheduled this year to honor our nation's 250th birthday. Musical and ceremonial units and chaplains from within the National Capital Region represented our joint forces during a https://t.co/FbWxhYCPk3
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ARMED FORCES DAY | We salute the Soldiers, Marines, Sailors, Airmen, Guardians and Coast Guardsmen who keep our nation safe 24/7, protecting the freedom and way of life Americans have enjoyed for nearly 250 years. #Freedom250 #ArmedForcesDay https://t.co/NmnqjYfJJO ARMED FORCES DAY | We salute the Soldiers, Marines, Sailors, Airmen, Guardians and Coast Guardsmen who keep our nation safe 24/7, protecting the freedom and way of life Americans have enjoyed for nearly 250 years. #Freedom250 #ArmedForcesDay https://t.co/NmnqjYfJJO
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TWILIGHT TATTOO ANNOUNCEMENT! Due to pending inclement weather, the Twilight Tattoo scheduled for today (May 13th) will be moved INDOORS to Conmy Hall on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. For more information, including important updates about
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Last week, while five Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) were at Fort A.P. Hill competing in and eventually winning MDW's 2026 Best Squad Competition, Soldiers from the 1st Battalion's Bravo Company traveled in UH-60s to Fort A.P. Hill to https://t.co/QgRQlud1GZ Last week, while five Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) were at Fort A.P. Hill competing in and eventually winning MDW's 2026 Best Squad Competition, Soldiers from the 1st Battalion's Bravo Company traveled in UH-60s to Fort A.P. Hill to https://t.co/QgRQlud1GZ
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RT @USArmyOldGuard: Let’s congratulate the newest Military Horsemanship Identification Badge recipients 🤠🇺🇸 Pride. Precision. Tradition. T…
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MONDAY MENTAL HEALTH MOTIVATION! Exercise is good for your physical fitness, but it also is an important tool for your mental fitness. Our Soldiers improve their heart rates and their mental wellness by participating in events such as MDW's Best Squad Competition (pictured), https://t.co/rFIPlA5NMG MONDAY MENTAL HEALTH MOTIVATION!  Exercise is good for your physical fitness, but it also is an important tool for your mental fitness. Our Soldiers improve their heart rates and their mental wellness by participating in events such as MDW's Best Squad Competition (pictured), https://t.co/rFIPlA5NMG
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We had another awesome Twilight Tattoo show this week! Shout out to our terrific host for the show last Wednesday, Lt. Gen. Jon Stubbs, @ARNGDirector, and for all of the @NationalGuard team who joined us and visited with our Soldiers before and after the show....thank you! Do https://t.co/HkyAeItGJl We had another awesome Twilight Tattoo show this week! Shout out to our terrific host for the show last Wednesday, Lt. Gen. Jon Stubbs, @ARNGDirector, and for all of the @NationalGuard team who joined us and visited with our Soldiers before and after the show....thank you!

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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)!  

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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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