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Specialist Brunel Carvalho, an Orlando, Florida, native, 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), places an
American flag in front of a grave stone at Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, for Memorial Day weekend. This
tradition, known as "flags in," has been conducted annually since The Old Guard was designated as the Army's official
ceremonial unit in 1948. 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment “The Old Guard”.
Date Taken:05.26.2011.
IN MEMORY - Flags and wreaths rest among the tombstones in Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day, May
30, 2011. DOD photo by R.D. Ward.
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INDEPENDENCE AVENUE - Veterans participate in Rolling Thunder as they ride along Constitution Avenue in
Washington, D.C., May 29, 2011. The event brings together thousands of veterans and other participates who call
attention to prisoners of war and those missing in action. DOD photo by Linda Hosek.
Aircrew members from the 94th Airlift Wing receive instruction on the use of a 20-person life raft during water
survival training February 4, 2011, at the Cobb Aquatic Center in Marietta, Georgia. U.S. Air Force photo by Brad
Fallin).
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United States Marine Corps, Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC), Cadet Birthday Ball, Albuquerque, New
Mexico, 2007. Photo by R. Sanchez
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The Marine Corp’s birthday cake-cutting ceremony is important to all Marines, as it is an annual renewal of each
Marine’s commitment to the Corps . . . and the Corps’ commitment to our nations quest for peace and freedom
worldwide.
The birthday cake is traditionally cut with the Mameluke sword, as a reminder that we are a band of warriors,
committed to carrying the sword, so that our nation may live in peace. The Mameluke sword gets its name from the
cross hilt and ivory grip design, similar to swords used for centuries by Ottoman warriors. The Marine Corps tradition
of carrying this sword dates from Lieutenant Presley O’Bannon’s assault of Derna, Tripoli, in 1805, where he is said to
have won the sword of the governor of the city.
It is custom that the first piece of cake be presented to the guest of honor.
By tradition, the second piece of cake is presented to the oldest Marine present.
The third piece of cake is presented to the youngest Marine present.
U.S. Army soldiers from the 3rd United States Infantry Regiment (Old Guard) Drill Team performs their precision drill
movements at the Fort Eustis, Virginia, Super Day festival on August 11, 2006. The Super Day festival is a chance to
show appreciation to soldiers, family, friends, and the civilian workforce in the Fort Eustis community. DoD photo by
Petty Officer 2nd Class Justin K. Thomas, U.S. Navy..
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Ranger Rendezvous 2009 - U.S. Army rangers parachute from an Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft August 3,
2009, during a mass tactical jump over Fryar Drop Zone on Fort Benning, Georgia. The jump is the opening exercise
of Ranger Rendezvous 2009, a week-long event that provides an opportunity for members of the 75th Ranger
Regiment to showcase their tactics and abilities to family members and ranger veterans. DoD photo by Senior
Airman Jason Epley, U.S. Air Force.
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Riders and veterans with Gold Wing Road Riders Association sit during a ceremony called Operation Coming Home
where U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Stan Roberts was given a house in Fuquay, North Carolina on November 4th,
2010. Sergeant Roberts was injured in Iraq from an Improvised Explosive Device and for his services in Iraq was a
candidate for Operation Coming Home. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Corporal Justin D. Loya.
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Soldiers, sailors and airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Force, you are about to embark upon the great crusade toward which we have striven these many months.
The eyes of the world are upon you, the hopes and prayers of liberty loving people everywhere march with you...
My dad was in the South Pacific. I wouldn't be born for another four years.
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