Remembering
Memorial Day 2010
A Tomb Guard’s Last Walk
A very rare mission… with an even rarer ending…
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The tradition continues -
Earlier this week another small milestone was set in history…
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PART ONE: TOG on a Mission – 2010
Here’s a more in-depth look at the making and background of the calendar – “The Old Guard on Mission – 2010″ – some history and little known facts…
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Мерры Чристмас !
Or for those who cannot read Russian Cyrillic -
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
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2010 Old Guard Calendar is…
Here!
John Michael broke new ground when he published the “First” Calendar about the US Army’s 3d Infantry Regiment – “The Old Guard on Parade – 2009″ - The Escort to the President. Many have seen this regiment earlier this year as they led and participated in the Presidential Inauguration. Their ceremonial presence is only part of their story. After pouring through thousands of photographs taken primarily in 2009, a theme finally emerged to tell the story about these Soldiers that few people ever see.
Soldiers in this elite regiment are called upon to do a number of different missions on a daily basis… most of which the public never sees or is even aware. It’s hoped that the selection of these images provides a small glimpse of the varied assignments carried out and their contributions made as service to the United States of America…
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226 Years Ago Today – First Purple Heart Awarded
Sgt. Eli Churchill of Enfield, Connecticut, was the FIRST AMERICAN awarded the “Badge of Military Merit” by the Continental Army’s General George Washington, on May 3rd 1783
The Badge would later evolve into the Purple Heart which is awarded in the name of the President of the United States to those who have been wounded or killed while serving on or after 05 APR 1917
Posted 1 year, 4 months ago at 8:25 am. 1 comment
Ranked 89,866 – There’s only one way … UP!
It’s now officially published AND purchased!
The MOST UNIQUE CALENDAR FOR 2009!
The first sales happened one day after it was released to the public. Since 2000, I’ve been blessed to be able to photograph and capture in photograph form one of the amazing units in the US ARMY, 3d Infantry Regiment – The OLD GUARD. Not only are they amazing, the regiment is the oldest unit in the United States Military having it’s origins set in 1784.
After going through all the photos from these past years and with the assistance of TOG’s public affairs, I selected a set of photos that gives a glimpse of military pagentry and ceremony at its finest.
Proceeds from the sale of this calendar will be donated to the 3d Infantry Regiment’s Old Guard Ladies Association. The collage of photos above shows a sample of the photos that are in the calendar. Proceeds from the online sales will be donated to the 3d Infantry Regiment’s OLD GUARD LADIES ASSOCIATION.
Just click on the button below and you’ll see ALL the photos and BUY MANY OF THEM!
Posted 1 year, 9 months ago at 9:24 am. Add a comment
FLAGS IN — Memorial Day weekend at Arlington National Cemetery
Traditionally, Memorial Day was 30 MAY – but the day has been designated as the last Monday in May — Each year, led by 3d Infantry Regiment – The OLD GUARD, and other military located in the Washington DC area, Arlington National Cemetery is transformed into an honor for all those who lay at rest there – with a small United States of America flag placed in front of the headstone.
It begins on late Thursday afternoon – The transformation takes only a few hours, and the flags stay in all weekend and are mystically gone by early Tuesday morning. A very respectful way of honoring those who have served to keep the freedoms that those in the United States enjoy.
To all the active duty troops, veterans and those who have served…
Thank you for your service!
Posted 2 years, 3 months ago at 5:36 am. 1 comment
Remembering…
Here’s a tribute to those who’s final honors that I photographed at Arlington National Cemetery during 2007 – it’s because of their service, that I can do what I do … many people in the United States take those things for granted and go on their merry way — oblivious to the sacrifices that those who serve and have served have made for me and for them.
Among others, a special Thank you to —
COL Robert Friedman USA Ret
SGM Joseph Mancuso USA Ret
SGT William E. Skivington, Jr USA KIA
COL Daniel Patrick Gallagher USA Ret
TEC4 Anthony De Angelis USA Ret
SGM Robert Hede USA Ret
COL Robert Costa USA Ret
CW3 Donald R. Sistare USA Ret
COL Albert A. DeProspero USA Ret
LTC Williams S. Martin
LTC Williams S. Martin
