[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5369]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING THE 3RD U.S. INFANTRY REGIMENT OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY

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                        HON. SUE WILKINS MYRICK

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 13, 2010

  Mrs. MYRICK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the dedication 
and service of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment of the United States 
Army, also known as the Old Guard.
  The oldest active duty infantry unit in the U.S. Army, the Old Guard 
conducts all memorial affairs honoring fallen soldiers, escorts the 
President at official events, and has the high honor of guarding the 
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.
  For 62 years this month, since April 6, 1948, the Old Guard has held 
watch over the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier 24 hours a day, 365 days a 
year, rain or shine. When they're not on guard, members of the 3rd 
Infantry Regiment study the history of the Cemetery, clean weapons and 
provide assistance to their fellow guardsmen going on or coming off 
duty, also known as The Changing of the Guard, one of the most sacred 
and awe-inspiring ceremonies within our military.
  Madam Speaker, we owe thanks to all members of our armed services and 
their families, who daily serve our country with honor and dignity. We 
especially owe thanks to the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, the Old Guard, 
for their dedication and commitment to honoring those servicemembers 
who are ``Known But To God.''

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