Мерры Чристмас !
Or for those who cannot read Russian Cyrillic -
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
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Mission: ANC
Arlington National Cemetery
For those who have followed me on Facebook, you have seen how from Saturday morning in the frenzy of the snowstorm, I attempted daily to get into Arlington National Cemetery. The mission was to capture some of the beauty of this hallowed place in the snow… ANC closed on Saturday, and when I arrived, the barriers were symbolically across Memorial Drive.
I turned around and decided that Sunday morning was probably a better choice and when I returned on Sunday, I found the roadway of Memorial Drive completely clear thanks to the efforts of the National Park Service. Alas, the gates of ANC were closed and locked …
GHTime Code(s): bfcb9 669d0Posted 2 years, 1 month ago at 11:36 am. 2 comments
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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NOTECARDS – Scenes of Arlington Cemetery
Earlier in 2009, John Michael was honored to have a selection of photographic notecards from his work in Arlington National Cemetery to be featured at the giftshop at the cemetery. They’ve sold well and another shipment will be heading there this week…
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Save $5.00 on Postage…
You’ve seen this photo before… If you bought the calendar “The Old Guard on Parade – 2009″ it was on the cover. I then used it as a tribute to the POW/MIAs as a poster and then turned it into a postage stamp. Now until Thursday – 26 NOV 2009, you can save $5.00 by entering the code … Continue Reading…
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10 Miles – 30,000 Runners…
Add a “drop-in” visit from the US Army Golden Knights Parachute Team, A starting send-off by the Presidential Salute Battery from the US Army’s Old Guard combined with weather that was just perfect and one had a combination for a spectacular event -
Hosted by the US Army’s Military District of Washington, the 25th Anniversary running of the US Army Ten Miler was held this weekend with festivities beginning on Friday 02 OCT as the runners headed to the Washington DC Armory to get their credentials and spend some time perusing the array of vendors & exhibitors covering the floor of this DC Landmark.
Several of the runners had run in the first one over two decades ago were on hand to discuss “why they run…” It was quite special to encounter several people John Michael met over the years who were getting ready for the day on Sunday.
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Spirit of America – US Army Style!
I had a small inkling of what to expect having spent many days among the Old Guard and US Army Band – “Pershing’s Own” – but after the show began, I thought different. What unfurled was a extravaganza that kept moving right up until intermission… it was fast action, informative, precision, pageantry with a heavy dose of history mixed into the delivery. I was truly impressed and after the two hours of show, my camera had recorded over 800 photos of these Soldiers in action… I’m sure the attendees in Columbus, OH and Providence, RI would have the same impression or better.
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Welcome to the NEW Site!
It’s been a long time coming to get this presentation of my work on the Internet. I wouldn’t have been able to do it without some great help from my new “webmaster”
Thank you Andrew!
We’ve “launched” but as they say, nothing is ever finished — especially on the Internet. Explore, push the buttons, links, and poke around, I’m sure you’ll find something to intrigue, educate, provoke, delight and more… you may also find something you’d like to purchase from the Gallery, or the Products Sections.
If your need is to capture an upcoming Arlington National Cemetery Final Honors for a loved one, then please check out the ANC Final Honors Page.
The Gallery will have many more photos coming online in the next weeks. So check back often. If you’re on my Twittery or Facebook Network. You’ll see a posting when there’s a new blog entry.
Coming soon - A MEMBERS ONLY Section - Please watch the postings on Twitter or Facebook.
The key thing is, if you want me to do more (and I want to since it really needs to be done), I need your support, whether it’s choosing a selection to purchase or telling your Network of family and friends about this site.
Did you know that I can create personalized notecards from most any of the photographs you see in the gallery … just email me.
Thanks for helping me on my mission of
“Preserving the memories so others will remember”™
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Rendering Honors at Arlington National Cemetery
Recently, I spent the day at Arlington National Cemetery and captured the Presidential Salute Battery in action as they rendered honors …
I had another camera with me and decided to turn on it’s video mode. . . combined with a few photos taken before and during mission and it appears below.
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Posted 2 years, 5 months ago at 9:01 am. 1 comment
Godspeed Charlie Company…
Most all ceremonies I attend, my emotions are contained. I attended one today that I was lost for words as I mingled among them when the ceremony was concluded. But it was afterwards the tears flowed for a part of a regiment that I’ve seen over the last decade primarily in their dress blue uniforms, executing the missions ahead – either change of commands, retirement ceremonies or even final honors at Arlington National Cemetery.
Today they were dressed in their ACU’s still looking sharp as they usually do, their Battalion Commander providing them words of encouragement and assuring them they have been given the best training and were being led by the best leadership. In this the “Year of the NCO,” several NCOs were mentioned and their leadership skills praised.
Charlie Company of The Old Guard of the Army will join in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom… they will spend a year in this role. Something different from what their typical day-to-day duties have been. In Old Guard tradition, I know they’ve trained well for this mission and are going to perform in an outstanding manner. It’s just sad that a regiment that I’ve grown very attached to over the years will be sending their men to the other side of the world.
I ask all of you to keep them in your prayers over the next year and I wish them Godspeed and safe return … Hooah!
