WeDidIt
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Tue Jan-20-09 03:28 PM
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Does anybody know what units were reviewed by Obama? |
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I'm especially interested in the unit in Colonial uniforms.
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MountainLaurel
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Tue Jan-20-09 03:30 PM
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1. The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps |
Virginia Dare
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Tue Jan-20-09 03:30 PM
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2. That review is incredible to see in person... |
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they are such professionals. Patriotism is good sometimes.
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MountainLaurel
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Tue Jan-20-09 03:32 PM
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I saw them many times in the Alexandria St. Pat's Day parade. And a couple of times I was sober enough to remember!
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Tue Jan-20-09 03:31 PM
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3. I think they call them "The Old Guard"... |
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...might be the same unit that does the Arlington burials? Not sure though.
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Tue Jan-20-09 03:33 PM
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Although they are both stationed at Fort Myer, next to Arlington cemetery.
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Tue Jan-20-09 03:32 PM
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5. The Old Guard, 3rd Infantry..they also are the Tomb Guard at Arlington., |
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