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For our #MusicMonday feature, Soldiers from The U.S. Army Field Band serve up a tribute to Scotland's national dish: haggis. While in Edinburgh last month, Six-String Soldiers' own Master Sgt. Brandon Boron thought he would propose a new MRE flavor featuring his favorite Scottish delight. Would you try it?!

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Have you ever wondered what it takes for The Old Guard Drumline to get ready to perform? Here's a behind-the-scenes look as we warm up prior to the drumming showcase for "Top Secret and Friends" in Basel, Switzerland.

@USArmy video by Staff Sgts. Shannon Sera and Philip Andrews

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Last Friday, Soldiers from The U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), and The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” performed during a drumline battle at the Sergeant Major of the Army’s barbecue reception on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Virginia, Oct. 9, 2026. The reception was held in support of the 2026 @USArmy Best Squad Competition, which brought together competing Soldiers and Army leadership during the competition’s National Capital Region recognition events. The performance showcased the musical precision, teamwork and traditions of both Army musical organizations while fostering camaraderie and esprit de corps among attendees.

U.S. Army video by Sgt. Nathan Winters

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U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the Military Mounted Battalion, 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), regularly enter and reverently traverse the sacred grounds of Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, to perform their ceremonial duties supporting military funeral honors for our nation's fallen heroes.

U.S. Army photos by Spc. Santiago Lepper

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Happy Birthday to the @USNavy! ⚓ The U.S. Navy's unwavering vigilance and unmatched lethality at home and abroad have kept our nation safe and secure for 251 years! Today, we offer this musical salute to our nation's Sailors, especially those serving with us on our command's joint team, Joint Task Force-National Capital Region. 🫡

This musical excerpt performed by The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own" is titled "The Brisk Young Sailor" from Percy Grainger’s Lincolnshire Posy. It is known for technical demands in the woodwinds and this featured euphonium solo, performed here by Sgt. 1st Class Toby Furr.

Video by Master Sgt. Clark McDaniel
Audio Engineer Sgt. 1st Class Alex Righter

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Our second #MusicMonday feature provides another glimpse of The U.S. Army Field Band proudly representing the @USArmy and our nation during the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo this summer. The mass bands march-off at the end of each night was one of our Soldiers' favorite moments!

Each band showcased their own unique culture through the music they played while marching down the streets of Edinburgh, one after the other. Our musicians decided to perform a piece from a quintessentially American musical genre: Jazz.

Do you know what song they are performing? Give us your guesses in the comments!

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The Presidental Salute Battery from 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) sounded off the start for the Army Ten-Miler Wounded Warrior wave. @USArmy

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U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) participated in an APEX Path Physical Training instructor course at the Fort Myer Fitness Center on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Virginia, Oct. 7, 2026. The course provides our Soldiers with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to properly facilitate APEX Path physical training sessions and improve unit physical readiness. APEX is a performance training organization that combines advanced fitness training and data collection to develop customized training programs designed to enhance physical performance and operational readiness.

U.S. Army photos by Cpl. Jesus Menchaca

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🪈🥁 Calling all young fifers and drummers!

Join The U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps for Juniors Workshop 2026 on Saturday, October 24!

🚨 Registration ends October 15 — just one week away! 🚨

Young musicians ages 8–18 are invited to participate in a variety of group and individual activities alongside members of The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps. Attendees can register as a fifer or drummer at the beginner, intermediate, or advanced level.

The day will conclude with performances by the Juniors, The Old Guard Fife Ensemble, The U.S Army Drill Team, The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, and a jam session!

Registration and more information can be found at https://t.co/DYTnh4ZH5B⁠

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E3B GRADUATION -- Last Friday, dozens of U.S. Army Soldiers stood in formation while their family members, friends and guests watched with pride at the Expert Soldier Badge, Expert Field Medical Badge and Expert Infantryman Badge graduation ceremony at Fort Myer, Virginia, Oct. 2, 2026. The ceremony recognized our Soldiers who successfully completed the rigorous E3B training and testing required to earn their respective badges.

Did you ever receive one of the Army's expert badges? Let us know which one you earned in the comments!

U.S. Army photos by Staff Sgt. Shannon Sera and Sgt. Christopher Smith

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NEVER GIVE UP! U.S. Army Pfc. Eric Rountree, assigned to the Presidential Salute Battery, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), earned the Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB) at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Oct. 2, 2026. After falling short during his first attempt in 2025, Rountree returned to EIB testing in 2026 and successfully completed the rigorous requirements to earn the badge. The Expert Infantryman Badge recognizes infantry Soldiers who demonstrate proficiency in critical combat tasks and skills to established Army standards.

@USArmy video by Spc. Santiago Lepper

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Join us in congratulating four Soldier musicians from The U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps on earning the Expert Soldier Badge!

Over the past several weeks, these Soldiers completed rigorous training and testing in land navigation, marksmanship, critical warfighting tasks, and physical fitness.

Congratulations to our four Soldiers on this outstanding accomplishment!

U.S. Army Photos by Staff Sgts. Shannon Sera and Philip Andrews

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U.S. Army Soldiers are always ready--at any hour of the day or night--for whatever physical challenges they might face. Soldiers from 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) recently performed physical fitness events during the Expert Physical Fitness Assessment as part of E3B testing at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, in the early morning darkness on Sept. 28, 2026. The assessment evaluated each candidates’ physical fitness and ability to perform combat-focused tasks as they competed to earn the Expert Soldier Badge, Expert Field Medical Badge or Expert Infantryman Badge.

U.S. Army photos by Spc. Santiago Lepper

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Today we are kicking off our new #MusicMonday features! As a "thank you" to the people of Edinburgh, Scotland, The U.S. Army Field Band marched in a pre-show parade through the Royal Mile alongside other performers for this summer's Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (@EdinburghTattoo). It was our honor to connect with and shake the hands of citizens from around the world, building relationships on behalf of your U.S. Army!

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Land navigation is an essential skill for U.S. Army Soldiers, especially those who are trying to attain one of the Army's elite special skill expert badges. Last week, U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) stepped up to the challenge as they participated in land navigation during Expert Soldier Badge, Expert Field Medical Badge and Expert Infantryman Badge (E3B) testing at Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

During the land navigation portion of the testing, Soldiers navigated wooded terrain using military map-reading and compass techniques to locate designated points. This event evaluates Soldiers’ ability to navigate unfamiliar terrain and demonstrate proficiency in essential navigation skills during E3B testing.

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While in Basel, Switzerland, last month, Soldiers from The U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps Drumline had the opportunity to tour local drum shops and get a behind-the-scenes look at the craftsmanship behind the instruments they use every day. They learned about the traditional construction of rope-tension drums, explored the materials and techniques used by the makers, and gained valuable insight into proper drum maintenance and care.

U.S. Army photos by Staff Sgt. Shannon Sera

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U.S. Soldiers assigned to the Presidential Salute Battery, 1st Battalion, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) fires their M5 cannons to honor the service of Maj. Gen. Duane R. Miller at his retirement ceremony on Fort Myer, Va., Aug. 24, 2026.

U.S. Army photos by Sgt. Autumn Johnson

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U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) conducted E3B medical lane testing at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Sept. 24, 2026. The testing included simulated casualty care, medical evacuation procedures, casualty movement, tourniquet application, medical skid operations and treatment of simulated battlefield injuries. The hands-on lanes evaluated Soldiers’ ability to assess, treat and safely transport casualties while operating in a realistic field environment.

Maybe you are wondering...what is does E3B mean? This acronym is the name of the testing Soldiers go through in order to earn an "expert" badge, either the Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB), Expert Soldier Badge (ESB) or Expert Field Medical Badge (EFMB).

Have you earned one of these expert badges? Leave a comment and tell us what the test was like for you!

@USArmy photos by Cpl. Jesus Menchaca and Spc. Santiago Lepper

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Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall hosted its inaugural Legacy Leaders Forum on Sept. 30, reuniting former garrison commanders, command sergeants major, retired Marine joint base deputies, and command spouses. Following lunch at America’s Kitchen and an installation tour visiting the Caisson Village, participants gathered at Spates Hall for an open discussion. Current leadership consulted with the returning veterans on persistent base challenges, including aging utility infrastructure, historic housing upkeep, and critical civilian hiring across the National Capital Region.

U.S. Army photos by Sgt. Christopher Smith and Jason Goselin