3rd Infantry, Fife and Drum Corps, Ft. Myer, VA

The 3rd Infantry, Fife and Drum Corps—often referred to as "The Old Guard" Fife and Drum Corps—is a ceremonial unit of the United States Army based at Fort Myer, Virginia. Established in 1960, the Corps serves as the official musical escort to the President of the United States and is renowned for its performances in traditional Revolutionary War-era uniforms. As part of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, the Corps participates in a variety of national ceremonies, including presidential inaugurations, state arrivals, and military funerals at Arlington National Cemetery. Their distinctive music and precise marching preserve the Army’s colonial heritage and honor America’s military traditions.