From right, Australian Air Attaché and Assistant Defense
From right, Australian Air Attaché and Assistant Defense Attaché, Air Commodore Gary Martin, Australian Embassy Deputy Head of Mission, Ambassador Caroline Millar, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Commander Col. ... More
Flags adorn gravesites at Arlington National Cemetery
Flags adorn gravesites at Arlington National Cemetery during the annual Flags In event May 22, 2014. Since 1948, Soldiers from The Old Guard place American flags at some 275,000 gravesites in the cemetery. (Pho... More
Army Master Sgt. Leigh Ann Hinton of the U.S. Army
Army Master Sgt. Leigh Ann Hinton of the U.S. Army Voices, performs during the Advent Recital Series at Memorial Chapel Dec. 11 on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. The well attended perf... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Christina Marsh and K9 Roy are evaluated
U.S. Army Pfc. Christina Marsh and K9 Roy are evaluated on basic obedience and K9 agility obstacles Nov. 2 at the 947th Military Police Detachment kennel on Fort Belvoir, Va. The compound offers an extensive ob... More
Marines and Soldiers compete in a final tug-of-war
Marines and Soldiers compete in a final tug-of-war during the Second Annual Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall/3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Urban Warrior Challenge and Organization Day June 18 on the ... More
A group of youngsters start to sprint past the starting
A group of youngsters start to sprint past the starting line of an egg hunt at The Old Guard Caisson Platoon’s spring open house held April 4 at the caisson stables on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-H... More
Members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old
Members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Caisson Platoon perform burial services in Arlington National Cemetery during a full military honors ceremony March 18 for eight Airmen who were shot do... More
Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall lead police Sgt. Roger
Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall lead police Sgt. Roger Mitchell uses a weapons control technique as officer Daymar Reeder struggles to grab Mitchell’s 9mm training pistol at Smith Gym, Oct. 28 on the Henderson ... More
Soldiers from the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old
Soldiers from the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), conduct a Twilight Tattoo performance on Summerall Field, Joint Base Myer Henderson-Hall, Va., July 30, 2014. Twilight Tattoo is an hour-long pagean... More
Cpl. James Hines holds Lance Cpl. Cameron Stanley’s
Cpl. James Hines holds Lance Cpl. Cameron Stanley’s legs in a wheelbarrow race during the Second Annual Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall/3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Urban Warrior Challenge and Orga... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Jonathan McCoy and his K9 partner Iskra
U.S. Army Pfc. Jonathan McCoy and his K9 partner Iskra maintain tactical overwatch on a decoy apprehended by a corresponding officer during scout training Nov. 2 in a heavily wooded area on Fort Belvoir, Va. Ta... More
Retired U.S. Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer Mark Fiumara
Retired U.S. Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer Mark Fiumara inspects his vehicle’s crankcase ventilation system and other key features under the hood of his vehicle Dec. 1 at the Auto Crafts Skills Center on the ... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Hector Rodriguez wears a bite
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Hector Rodriguez wears a bite sleeve as U.S. Army Sgt. Wess Brown and Ricky are evaluated on controlled aggression training, Nov. 2 at the 947th Military Police Detachment kennel on Fort Be... More
Ten things to know around the DOD in September
Gen. Martin E. Dempsey (left), chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, observes the Army full honors change of responsibility ceremony between retiring U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno and new U.S. Army Chief... More
Employees have extra time to donate to CFC
Federal employees who are feeling generous this holiday season and want to help somebody in need will have an extra opportunity to do so by giving to the Combined Federal Campaign. The CFC is the official workp... More
From center left, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Commander
From center left, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Commander Col. Michael D. Henderson and Headquarters & Service Battalion, Henderson Hall, Headquarters Marine Corps Commander Col. Anthony S. Barnes present the ... More
The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Regimental
The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Regimental Sergeant Major Command Sgt. Maj. Samuel J. Stoker, left, and Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Command Sgt. Maj. Randall E. Woods, right, conduct a town ha... More
Staff Sgt. Kevin Simpson, a clarinetist with The U.S.
Staff Sgt. Kevin Simpson, a clarinetist with The U.S. Army Concert Band, participates in an Army Physical Fitness Test as part of the Military District of Washington's Best Warrior Competition, Aug. 24-28, 2015... More
Staff Sgt. Kevin Simpson, a clarinetist with The U.S.
Staff Sgt. Kevin Simpson, a clarinetist with The U.S. Army Concert Band, negotiates a land navigation course as part of the Military District of Washington's Best Warrior Competition, Aug. 24-28, 2015, at Fort ... More
Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, center, chairman of the Joint
Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, center, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, re-enlists Soldiers from the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) during a May 13 ceremony at the Pentagon. (Photo by Master Sgt. Nat... More
Spc. Todd D. Kline of the Caisson Platoon, 1st Battalion,
Spc. Todd D. Kline of the Caisson Platoon, 1st Battalion, 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), forges a horseshoe at the Caisson Stables on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, April ... More
Dr. Nancy Sitarz Spalding, veterinarian in Joint Base
Dr. Nancy Sitarz Spalding, veterinarian in Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s Veterinary Treatment Facility, removes staples from a wound on Tom, a Caisson Platoon horse, in the barns on the Fort Myer portion of ... More
Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, left, chairman of the Joint
Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, left, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, shakes hands with Sgt. 1st Class Bryan A. Kincaid of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) after re-enlisting Kincaid and other Sold... More
U.S. Navy Lt. Chad Goddard, chaplain for Headquarters
U.S. Navy Lt. Chad Goddard, chaplain for Headquarters and Service Battalion on the Henderson Hall portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, left, and U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Adam Blackmon, religious ... More
Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall police and security
Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall police and security guards file and train side-by-side at Smith Gym, Oct. 28 on the Henderson Hall portion of HBM-HH during semi-annual in-service training. Approximately 100 offi... More
A patron picks up milk from the refrigerated section
A patron picks up milk from the refrigerated section of the Fort Myer commissary Nov. 5 at the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Mayer-Henderson Hall. The commissary will begin renovations in January to update it... More
Soldiers compete in a qualifying tug-of-war round during
Soldiers compete in a qualifying tug-of-war round during the Second Annual Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall/3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Urban Warrior Challenge and Organization Day June 18 on the F... More
Marines and Soldiers race while carrying 30-pound ammo
Marines and Soldiers race while carrying 30-pound ammo containers during the Second Annual Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall/3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Urban Warrior Challenge and Organization Day ... More
Sgt. 1st Class and vocalist Holly C. Shockey sings
Sgt. 1st Class and vocalist Holly C. Shockey sings “Don’t Rain on My Parade” as part of the U.S. Army Herald Trumpets performance, Aug. 15, 2015, in Washington. Shockey and the rest of The U.S. Army Band "Persh... More
A Soldier from the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The
A Soldier from the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) places flags at gravesites at Arlington National Cemetery May 22, 2014. Since 1948, Soldiers from The Old Guard have placed American flags at some 2... More
Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall police and security
Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall police and security guards file and train side-by-side at Smith Gym, Oct. 28 on the Henderson Hall portion of JBM-HH during semi-annual in-service training. Approximately 100 offi... More
Soldiers from the Honor Guard Company race to push
Soldiers from the Honor Guard Company race to push a tractor tire over the finish line during the Second Annual Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall/3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Urban Warrior Challenge ... More
Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall firefighters are briefed
Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall firefighters are briefed on how to unhook seat belts and learn how to remove a UH-60 Lima Black Hawk helicopter’s windows and doors in an Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting exercise... More
Twin brothers reflect on time in The Old Guard
From left, Sgts. Justin and Jason Gensler, 23, of Dallas, pose for a portrait April 9. The two Soldiers served together at The Old Guard’s Company D; both also served on the same casket team. (Joint Base Myer-H... More
Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall U.S. Army Maj. Fred
Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall U.S. Army Maj. Fred Wendel, chaplain, can smile again both inside and out during the holiday season. He detailed his bout with grief and depression which lasted for seven years fo... More
Frank Levingston (center), the oldest known World War
Frank Levingston (center), the oldest known World War II veteran, visits the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery Dec. 7 as part of the Austin Honor Flight visit to Washington. One of eigh... More
Staff Sgt. Michael Hartz of 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment
Staff Sgt. Michael Hartz of 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Hotel Company introduces his daughter Makayla, 15 months, to The Old Guard Caisson Platoon’s Quincy during April 4’s caisson spring open ho... More
Patrons browse the frozen foods section of the commissary
Patrons browse the frozen foods section of the commissary Nov. 5 at Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. The commissary will begin renovations around January 2016 with upgrades that include new ... More
Sgt. 1st Class Regan Brough, far left, and Master Sgt.
Sgt. 1st Class Regan Brough, far left, and Master Sgt. Harry Watters, on the trombone, of the The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own,” perform as Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel A. Dailey gets into the groove of the B... More
Center, Master Sgt. Leigh Ann Hinton, vocalist from
Center, Master Sgt. Leigh Ann Hinton, vocalist from the U.S. Army Band, “Pershing’s Own” sings the national anthem June 12 on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall during the Bakers Creek Memorial Ceremony. The ceremo... More
Frank Levingston (center), the oldest known World War
Frank Levingston (center), the oldest known World War II veteran, visits the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery Dec. 7 as part of the Austin Honor Flight visit to Washington. One of eigh... More
Safety becomes watchword on JBM-HH
Soldiers watch workers from Dominion Power demonstrate the dangers of electrical lines during a safety day event on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall May 15. (Photo by Spc. Cody W. Torkelson)
Old Guard Soldiers add icing on the cake by re-enlisting at Pentagon A...
(Left to right) 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Soldiers Spc. Zachary J. Topham, Spc. Jesse L. Todd and Spc. Sean R. Stabler raise their right hands to re-enlist during the Army 240th Birthday cake-cu... More
Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel A. Dailey listens as Joint
Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel A. Dailey listens as Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Command Sgt. Maj. Randall E. Woods briefs him on the happenings of the base during Dailey’s tour of the joint base Nov. 6. Dailey... More
Lance Cpl. Cameron Stanley competes in a relay race
Lance Cpl. Cameron Stanley competes in a relay race at the Second Annual Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall/3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Urban Warrior Challenge and Organization Day June 18 on the For... More
Spc. Todd D. Kline of the Caisson Platoon, 1st Battalion,
Spc. Todd D. Kline of the Caisson Platoon, 1st Battalion, 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), forges a horseshoe at the Caisson Stables on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, April ... More
Twenty-nine shots were fired, including the final volley
Twenty-nine shots were fired, including the final volley from four canons, during the "1812 Overture" performance overlooking the Washington Monument Aug. 15, 2015, Washington. The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Ow... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Rachael C. King, a Port St. Lucie, Fla.,
U.S. Army Sgt. Rachael C. King, a Port St. Lucie, Fla., native stationed at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, prepares to place a wreath on her grandfather’s grave site Dec. 12 at Arlington National... More
Firefighters from the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall
Firefighters from the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Fire Department demonstrate a new temperature-controlled medical tent May 21 in the station. (Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall PAO photo by Damien Salas)
Marines and Soldiers compete in a final tug-of-war
Marines and Soldiers compete in a final tug-of-war during the Second Annual Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall/3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Urban Warrior Challenge and Organization Day June 18 on the ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Kyle S. Reneau, a 20-year-old
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Kyle S. Reneau, a 20-year-old Pueblo City, Colo., native, and supply administration and operations specialist with Headquarters and Service Battalion, Henderson Hall, receives a handshake... More
Volunteers lay wreaths at grave sites Dec. 12 at Arlington
Volunteers lay wreaths at grave sites Dec. 12 at Arlington National Cemetery during Wreaths Across America. For the second year in a row, every single headstone and the columbarium is covered with a seasonal gr... More
Joan R. Asboth places a flower of remembrance June
Joan R. Asboth places a flower of remembrance June 12 at Bakers Creek Air Crash Monument near the Selfridge Gate entrance to Arlington National Cemetery on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall during the Bakers Creek... More
Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno, third
Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno, third from left, poses for a photo with recipients of the Outstanding Civilian Service Award during the Salute from the Chief Twilight Tattoo on the Fort Myer portio... More
ACS celebrates volunteers during annual luncheon
Mike Jordan, president of the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Army Community Service volunteer board, delivers remarks to guests during ACS' annual volunteer recognition luncheon Nov. 6 at the Fort Myer portion ... More
Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Auto Crafts Skills Center
Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Auto Crafts Skills Center Manager Milton Hawthorne, left, inspects tire wear patterns and treads on the sides of tires brought in by a customer Dec. 1. The Auto Crafts Skills Cent... More
Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall firefighters participate
Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall firefighters participate in an Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting exercise Dec. 9 at the Fort McNair portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Washington. The exercise involved a... More
The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Regimental
The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Regimental Sergeant Major Command Sgt. Maj. Samuel J. Stoker, right, and Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Command Sgt. Maj. Randall E. Woods, conduct a town hall mee... More
Members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old
Members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Presidential Salute Battery fire 100 rounds April 2 during a memorial affairs training evaluation program at the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-He... More
Soldiers from the U.S. Army Military District of Washington
Soldiers from the U.S. Army Military District of Washington try on Civil War uniforms at the flag shop at the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall July 31. Hundreds of Soldiers, all performers in... More
Dr. Nancy Sitarz Spalding, veterinarian in Joint Base
Dr. Nancy Sitarz Spalding, veterinarian in Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s Veterinary Treatment Facility, interacts with a horse in the barns on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall March 17... More
Pfc. Peter Clari, left, A Company, 4th Battalion, 3rd
Pfc. Peter Clari, left, A Company, 4th Battalion, 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), tries on a historical uniform while Pfc. John Mulloy, regimental Headquarters and Headquarters Company, at the flag ... More
Firefighters from the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall
Firefighters from the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Fire Department demonstrate a new temperature-controlled medical tent May 21 in the station. (Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall PAO photo by Damien Salas)
Pfc. Luke George, 4th Battalion, 3rd U.S. Infantry
Pfc. Luke George, 4th Battalion, 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), tries on a historical uniform at the flag shop at the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall July 31. Hundreds of Soldie... More
Ten-year-old Bailey Butler gazes at the wreaths laid
Ten-year-old Bailey Butler gazes at the wreaths laid at each grave site Dec. 12 at Arlington National Cemetery during Wreaths Across America. The over 248,000 wreaths will be collected Jan. 23 by more volunteer... More
Firefighters from the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall
Firefighters from the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Fire Department demonstrate a new temperature-controlled medical tent May 21 in the station. (Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall PAO photo by Damien Salas)
Comedian and political satirist Stephen Colbert poses
Comedian and political satirist Stephen Colbert poses for selfies with service members and other guests at the Salute from the Chief Twilight Tattoo on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Ap... More
Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Commander Col. Michael
Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Commander Col. Michael D. Henderson gives remarks June 12 during the Bakers Creek Memorial Ceremony, commemorating the 72nd anniversary of the air crash in Queensland, Australia, ... More
Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall firefighters begin an
Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall firefighters begin an Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting exercise Dec. 9 at the Fort McNair portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Washington. The exercise involved a UH-60 Li... More
Finished horseshoes hang on a brick wall inside the
Finished horseshoes hang on a brick wall inside the Caisson Platoon Stables at the Fort Myer portion of JBM-HH April 9. Spc. Todd D. Kline of the Caisson Platoon, 1st Battalion, 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The ... More
From left, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Police Watch
From left, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Police Watch Commander Lt. Troy Dennison shows JBM-HH police and security guards how to properly apply pressure to the tibial nerve, located above the knee, on JBM-HH p... More
Army Spc. Joseph Tumminelli, 22, competes in a relay
Army Spc. Joseph Tumminelli, 22, competes in a relay race at the 2nd annual Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall/3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Urban Warrior Challenge and Organization Day June 18 on the ... More