Soldiers musicians assigned to The United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps perform the traditional fife and drum tune "Constitution Hornpipe" at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Virginia on Sep. 2, 2026. This common tune is known by different names among other folk music traditions such as "The Farmer’s Reel" and "Le Reel Du Cultivateur." The U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps celebrates these folk music traditions, performing melodies treasured for generations. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. 1st Class Gabriel Bacewicz, Staff Sgt. Shannon Sera, and Staff Sgt. Christina Alegre)
This feature commemorates the centennial of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier guard, marking 100 years since the first sentinel was posted March 26, 1926. The story traces the origins of the Unknown Soldier of World War I, the expansion of the tradition to honor unidentified service members from World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam, and the enduring mission of the Soldiers who maintain an unbroken vigil at Arlington National Cemetery.
This feature commemorates the centennial of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier guard, marking 100 years since the first sentinel was posted March 26, 1926. The story traces the origins of the Unknown Soldier of World War I, the expansion of the tradition to honor unidentified service members from World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam, and the enduring mission of the Soldiers who maintain an unbroken vigil at Arlington National Cemetery.
Four custom SIG SAUER P320 M17 9mm pistols were presented to the Tomb Guard Sentinels of the U.S. Army’s 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) on Oct. 11, 2018. Named Silence, Respect, Dignity and Perseverance, the ceremonial pistols feature symbolic engravings and materials tied to the history, values and traditions of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. (U.S. Army story by Staff Sgt. Oscar Toscano)
