May 24, 2012
Earlier today, Arlington National Cemetery honored our nation’s fallen military heroes during a “Flags-In” ceremony. 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Soldiers placed an American flag in front of more than 220,000 graves. Soldiers also placed American flags at the Tomb of the Unknowns and at the cemetery’s Columbarium.
Pfc. Jose Vazquez, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), places an American flag in front of a grave stone at Arlington National Cemetery 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. Every available soldier in the 3rd U.S. Infantry participates, placing small American flags one foot in front and centered before each grave marker. (Photo by Sgt. Jose Torres)
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. Every available soldier in the 3rd U.S. Infantry participates, placing small American flags one foot in front and centered before each grave marker.
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