The steeple of the Old Post Chapel at Fort Myer in Arlington Virginia can be seen rising up through the foliage. This chapel also houses an incredible organ. The Old Post Chapel at Fort Myer, Virginia, is the ceremonial chapel for Arlington National Cemetery. It is used for over 600 funerals and memorial services per year-an astounding number compared to most civilian churches. Most world religions have used the chapel, and nearly every U.S. President has attended services in the Old Post Chapel. Nationally prominent clergy such as Evangelist Billy Graham, Lutheran Hour preacher Oswald Hoffman, and Roman Catholic Cardinals Spellman, Cooke and John O’Connor have presided and preached in the chapel. In addition to funerals, the chapel is used for over 300 weddings and special services annually. In addition to being one of the most used instruments in the country, the organ in the Fort Myer Old Post Chapel is of significant historical value. It was originally installed by the M. P. Möller Company in 1935. Allen Organ Company, in conjunction with Lewis and Hitchcock, Inc. Pipe Organ Company of Maryland, recently completed the restoration and updating of this historic instrument in recent years and the new organ honors service members and veterans in memorial services every week.

Continue ReadingThe steeple of the Old Post Chapel at Fort Myer in Arlington Virginia can be seen rising up through the foliage. This chapel also houses an incredible organ. The Old Post Chapel at Fort Myer, Virginia, is the ceremonial chapel for Arlington National Cemetery. It is used for over 600 funerals and memorial services per year-an astounding number compared to most civilian churches. Most world religions have used the chapel, and nearly every U.S. President has attended services in the Old Post Chapel. Nationally prominent clergy such as Evangelist Billy Graham, Lutheran Hour preacher Oswald Hoffman, and Roman Catholic Cardinals Spellman, Cooke and John O’Connor have presided and preached in the chapel. In addition to funerals, the chapel is used for over 300 weddings and special services annually. In addition to being one of the most used instruments in the country, the organ in the Fort Myer Old Post Chapel is of significant historical value. It was originally installed by the M. P. Möller Company in 1935. Allen Organ Company, in conjunction with Lewis and Hitchcock, Inc. Pipe Organ Company of Maryland, recently completed the restoration and updating of this historic instrument in recent years and the new organ honors service members and veterans in memorial services every week.

A member of The Old Guard presents a flag during a service honoring a veteran at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. The Arlington House can be seen in the late afternoon sun from Section 57 in the background.

Continue ReadingA member of The Old Guard presents a flag during a service honoring a veteran at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. The Arlington House can be seen in the late afternoon sun from Section 57 in the background.

A member of The Old Guard presents a flag during a service honoring a veteran at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. The Arlington House can be seen in the late afternoon sun from Section 57 in the background.

Continue ReadingA member of The Old Guard presents a flag during a service honoring a veteran at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. The Arlington House can be seen in the late afternoon sun from Section 57 in the background.

The Honor Guard Company, 4th Battalion, 3d US Infantry Regiment executes Joint and Army ceremonies throughout the National Capital Region and Nation to maintain the traditions of the US Army, showcase the Army to our nation’s citizens and the world, and to defend the dignity and honor of our fallen comrades. On order, they deploy by air or land to pre-designated stateside locations in support of Joint Task Force Ceremony Forward to conduct Active Congressional and State Funeral operations. They also execute fixed site security in support of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Force Protection Condition Delta contingency operations. We are honored to capture the Honor Guard in their operations and missions at Arlington National Cemetery every day.

Continue ReadingThe Honor Guard Company, 4th Battalion, 3d US Infantry Regiment executes Joint and Army ceremonies throughout the National Capital Region and Nation to maintain the traditions of the US Army, showcase the Army to our nation’s citizens and the world, and to defend the dignity and honor of our fallen comrades. On order, they deploy by air or land to pre-designated stateside locations in support of Joint Task Force Ceremony Forward to conduct Active Congressional and State Funeral operations. They also execute fixed site security in support of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Force Protection Condition Delta contingency operations. We are honored to capture the Honor Guard in their operations and missions at Arlington National Cemetery every day.

The Honor Guard Company, 4th Battalion, 3d US Infantry Regiment executes Joint and Army ceremonies throughout the National Capital Region and Nation to maintain the traditions of the US Army, showcase the Army to our nation’s citizens and the world, and to defend the dignity and honor of our fallen comrades. On order, they deploy by air or land to pre-designated stateside locations in support of Joint Task Force Ceremony Forward to conduct Active Congressional and State Funeral operations. They also execute fixed site security in support of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Force Protection Condition Delta contingency operations. We are honored to capture the Honor Guard in their operations and missions at Arlington National Cemetery every day.

Continue ReadingThe Honor Guard Company, 4th Battalion, 3d US Infantry Regiment executes Joint and Army ceremonies throughout the National Capital Region and Nation to maintain the traditions of the US Army, showcase the Army to our nation’s citizens and the world, and to defend the dignity and honor of our fallen comrades. On order, they deploy by air or land to pre-designated stateside locations in support of Joint Task Force Ceremony Forward to conduct Active Congressional and State Funeral operations. They also execute fixed site security in support of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Force Protection Condition Delta contingency operations. We are honored to capture the Honor Guard in their operations and missions at Arlington National Cemetery every day.