1st Bn 3rd Infantry Regiment Washingt Pins and Buttons

The 3rd United States Infantry Regiment is a regiment of the United States Army. It currently has three active battalions, and is readily identified by its nickname, The Old Guard, as well as Escort to the President. The regimental motto is Noli Me Tangere (from Latin: – "Touch Me Not"). The regiment is a major unit of the Military District of Washington (MDW).

The 3rd United States Infantry Regiment is a regiment of the United States Army. It currently has three active battalions, and is readily identified by its nickname, The Old Guard, as well as Escort to the President. The regimental motto is Noli Me Tangere (from Latin: – "Touch Me Not"). The regiment is a major unit of the Military District of Washington (MDW).

In July 2002, 1-504 PIR deployed to Afghanistan with the Task Force (TF) Panther (3rd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division) in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Areas of operation included Kandahar, Bagram Air Base, FOB Shkin, FOB Salerno, FOB Asadabad, and others. In December 2002 to January 2003, TF Devil (1st Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division), including both 2-504 PIR and 3-504 PIR replaced TF Panther. In January 2003, 2-504 PIR was operating from Bagram Air Base, while the 3-504 PIR was operating from Kandahar Air Base, Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The 1-504 PIR deployed again with TF Panther in September 2003 to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Areas of Operation included FOB Murcury, Fallu...

The 4th Battalion is composed of the following units: HHC Tomb Guards, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier The United States Army Drill Team Battalion Staff Sections: (S1, S2, S3, S4, S6) Alpha Company (Commander-In-Chief's Guard) Three Colonial Marching Platoons Echo Company (Honor Guard Company) Escort Platoon Casket Platoon Firing Party Continental Color Guard

The 4th Battalion is composed of the following units: HHC Tomb Guards, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier The United States Army Drill Team Battalion Staff Sections: (S1, S2, S3, S4, S6) Alpha Company (Commander-In-Chief's Guard) Three Colonial Marching Platoons Echo Company (Honor Guard Company) Escort Platoon Casket Platoon Firing Party Continental Color Guard