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Happy Birthday to the US Navy.
The United States Navy was originally established as the Continental navy on 13 October 1775, when the Continental Congress authorized the procurement, fitting out, manning, and dispatch of two armed vessels to cruise in search of munitions ships supplying the British Army in America.
Today we celebrate the creation of the United States Navy!
"The silence of the procession is broken only by the rhythmic clip-clop of the seven handsome horses. Astride four of the horses, Soldiers sit ramrod straight. The horses, head erect, bodies taut and controlled, seem to imitate the solemn military bearing of the men and women who sit quietly in the saddles."
-- The Military District of Washington
A double casket service starting outside the Old Post Chapel.
Arlington Media covered this service for the fmaily
The caisson platoon and members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) render final honors for Pfc. Karl Dye who was reported missing in action in South Korea on July 16, 1950. Dye was killed during the Korean War and was accounted for on December 3, 2018. ⠀
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Members of The Old Guard take on the solemn duty and distinct privilege of rendering final honors for Service Members as they are laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery. ⠀
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We share this same respect for the fallen in our work each and every day here in Arlington.
"Non sibi sed patriae" - Not self but country
Yesterday commemorated Gold Star Mother and Family Day.⠀
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Gold Star Mothers and Families are people that have lost loved ones -- members of the military that paid the ultimate sacrifice. This day is intended to recognize and honor those mothers who have lost a son or daughter in the service of the U.S. Armed Forces.⠀
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Gold Star Mothers were named after the custom of hanging a service flag near the front window in military households. The flag featured a star for each family member serving their country – living members were denoted in blue but gold stars honored family members who were killed while in duty.⠀
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Today we not only remember these service members, but we also look to those they left behind, the families, and loved ones that supported them and paid their own sacrifice.
A perfectly folded flag honoring a true veteran outside of Section 61 of the #ArlingtonNationalCemetery Columbarium being presented by members of Bravo Company.
Retiring United States Air Force Chaplain (Colonel) Martin McGuill's (Ret.) last Arlington National Cemetery service was September 25th at 9 AM. This photo was from the first service I did with Father McGuill in 2003, he had already been at the cemetery for decades (he'd like to say since before Moses' beard grew long). On each of the hundreds of services we were on together, I watched as he was able to connect with each family in a compassionate and meaningful way. He would often quote St. Francis of Assisi, "Preach the Gospel, when necessary, use words.” Or close a service by saying, "May your love, sore on eagles wings to touch the face of God, hallelujah, hallelujah." And, he would tell his groaners.
He touched the lives of so many families in their time of need and he touched the lives of the people that worked with him. We are all better for having spent time with him, especially in the few minutes before a service would start when he would just chat with you for a moment. I know I will miss those times.
Here's one more of his quotes, "There are a lot of tragic funerals at Arlington, but this service is different, it is a big T for triumph."
Off he goes into the wild blue yonder, Climbing high into the sun... Thank you Father McGuill!
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Today is also POW/MIA Recognition Day. #YouAreNotForgotten⠀
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The POW/MIA remembrance movement honors America's prisoners of war, those who are still missing in action and their families.⠀
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Many of our service members suffered as prisoners of war during several decades of varying conflicts. While some of them made it home, tens of thousands more never did.⠀
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According to a Congressional Research Service report on POWs:⠀
- 130,201 World War II service members were imprisoned; 14,072 them died⠀
- 7,140 Korean War service members were imprisoned; 2,701 of them died⠀
- 725 Vietnam War service members were imprisoned; 64 of them died⠀
- 37 service members were imprisoned during conflicts since 1991, including both Gulf wars; none are still in captivity⠀
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According to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, 83,114 Americans who fought in those wars are still missing, including:⠀
- 73,515 from World War II (an approximate number due to limited or conflicting data)⠀
- 7,841 from the Korean War⠀
- 1,626 from Vietnam⠀
- 126 from the Cold War⠀
- 6 from conflicts since 1991⠀
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For every POW/MIA Recognition Day since 1982, the flag has flown just below the stars and stripes at the White House – the only other flag to ever do so. In 1998, Congress ordered it to also be displayed on Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day and Veterans Day.⠀
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Held during repatriations at Arlington National Cemetery, the black and white POW/MIA design reminds you of the extreme sacrifices of our POW/MIAs and America's pact to them: That we will take care of them and, no matter how much time has passed, they will make it back home.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY UNITED STATES AIR FORCE!⠀
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Today we wish a happy 73rd birthday to the United States Air Force. #FlyFightWin
Members of The Navy Ceremonial Guard Firing Party honor a courageous veteran, loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend at Arlington National Cemetery in Section 57.
Chief Warrant Officer Sobataka of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Caisson Platoon conducted full military funeral honors with funeral escort for a veteran from the United States Air Force last week before conducting his final ride earlier this week.⠀
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Full honors were given to this member of the USAF with the Washington Monument shining in the background.
I don’t normally post photos of the military taken between services. But these were taken on one of the first services I did with Scott. The angle was just right to catch the horses, and the planes landing at National Airport. One airline even used one of these photos in a Memorial Day tweet a few years ago.
Scott Sobataka’s last service today on the caisson team, passing through McClellan Gate. Scott completed 402 Arlington services.
Chief warrant office 4 Scott Sobataka’s last caisson ride after 402 Arlington services over the last three years. Friends and family turned out in front of the barn to celebrate his arrival.
Rising up from Section 64 in #ArlingtonNationalCemetery there can be seen a Group Burial Marker. This Marker denotes the final resting place of the 184 victims of the September 11, 2001 attack on the Pentagon. ⠀
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This marker was placed in the section where victims from the Pentagon attack are buried -- the section that lies closest to the Pentagon to this day.⠀
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This 5-sided granite marker stands over the gravesite and bears the names of ALL the heroes that perished in the Pentagon and those aboard American Airlines Flight 77.
Flags are seen throughout Washington DC, the Pentagon, and Arlington today in remembrance of all those that lost their lives on 9/11. #neverforget
We mourn their loss this day this year. Those now with God, no danger near⠀
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So many loved ones left do stand. Confronting loss throughout our land⠀
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My heart goes out to those who do. No one can fathom what they view⠀
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I firmly pray for peace of mind. Dear God please help each one to find⠀
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And to our soldiers now at war. God guide above, at sea, on shore⠀
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They are the best, I have no doubt. Our country’s pride, complete, devout⠀
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The finest force you’ll ever see. All freedom grown through liberty⠀
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One final thought comes clear to me. For what must live in infamy⠀
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Absolutely – We’ll Remember. The Eleventh – Of September⠀
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- Roger J. Robicheau
Live web streaming of two services simultaneously with the Navy and Marines this morning. Arlington Media can stream up to three Arlington services at the same time.
"One flag, one land, one heart, one hand, one nation, evermore."⠀
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- Oliver Wendell Holmes
Many people know the incredible accomplishments of General George S. Patton, Jr. during his World War I and World War II roles. He’s known for his robust accomplishments in World War I commanding the US Army’s Light Tank Corps and in World War II commanding the 3d Army. However, some of his earlier impacts are seen right here at Fort Myer.⠀
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You can see the spire of the Fort Myer Old Post Chapel rising to the sky in the lefthand side of this image. It lies adjacent to Arlington National Cemetery and is the start of many a full honors service here in the cemetery. ⠀
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While at Fort Myer, Patton left his mark on the US Army and the post with some of his contributions still seen today -- just like this chapel shown here today. Few people know about his involvement in the construction of the Old Post Chapel, but it just one of many things Patton was involved in starting and pioneering here on post.
Arlington Media covered six services today for families. The first was an active duty service with a C-17 flyover. This was our third active duty service in the last week. Three of todays’s services were with live video. Two of those live videos were at the same time. We are now able to broadcast three services simultaneously. This photo was taken while setting up for our final service in section 55.
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Everyday we do what it takes for those that served.
A severe line of thunderstorms with wind gust over 60 miles per hour moved through Arlington just after our forth and final service for the day, damaging some of our gear. It was humid, sunny and 95° five minutes before this photo was taken.
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Arlington Media. Behind the scenes, a peek at what we do at Arlington: Editing
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A few minutes ago at McClellan Circle. The caissons are back.
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Happy Birthday Norm!
With Norm Weaver at Arlington National Cemetery during this afternoon's spring snow shower #amazinggrace #bagpipe
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A unique view looking straight up of four United States Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles flying directly over an Arlington Cemetery service while performing the missing man formation aerial salute. The service was covered by Arlington Media for the family.
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With the UsArmy 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)'s Bravo company's firing party near the Nimitz Shelter in the columbarium complex at Arlington National Cemetery. This service was covered by Arlington Media for the family.
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A US Air Force UH-1 (callsign Mussel) from the 1st Helicopter Squadron flying over Arlington National Cemetery’s Section 57 during the playing of Taps.
Joint Base Andrews The United States Army Band 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) #anc #arlington #arlingtoncemetery #arlingtonmedia #honorthem Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington Media covering a D-Day veteran’s Arlington service with the US Army’s Bravo company in section 62.
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Gloved up and waiting for a family to arrive in section 60
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Today is set aside to honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our great country. The courage and patriotism you have shown inspire us every day.
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A double casket service starting outside the Old Post Chapel. Arlington Media covered this service for the fmaily
Members of The Navy Ceremonial Guard Firing Party honor a courageous veteran, loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend at Arlington National Cemetery in Section 57.
Scott Sobataka’s last service today on the caisson team, passing through McClellan Gate. Scott completed 402 Arlington services.
Chief warrant office 4 Scott Sobataka’s last caisson ride after 402 Arlington services over the last three years. Friends and family turned out in front of the barn to celebrate his arrival.
Arlington Media. Behind the scenes, a peek at what we do at Arlington: Editing #anc #Arlington⠀ #ArlingtonMedia⠀ #ArlingtonCemetery⠀ #ArlingtonNationalCemetery⠀ #honorthem
A drive around the permineter of section 60
Covering an Arlington service in Section 57 with the United States Air Force Honor Guard during the COVID pandemic. Arlington Media is following all CDC and Arlington guidelines. #Arlington⠀ #ArlingtonMedia⠀ #ArlingtonCemetery⠀ #ArlingtonNationalCemetery⠀ #honorthem
B-1 Bomber Flyover at Arlington National Cemetery @USairforce #Arlington⠀ #ArlingtonMedia⠀ #ArlingtonCemetery⠀ #ArlingtonNationalCemetery⠀ #honorthem
With the @USairforce United States Air Force Honor Guard in section 55 taping a flyover by the 71st Fighter Training Squadron, Langley AFB, VA at Arlington National Cemetery #flyover #missingman #Arlington⠀ #ArlingtonMedia⠀ #ArlingtonCemetery⠀ #ArlingtonNationalCemetery⠀ #honorthem
Taps on a Foggy Morning at Arlington National Cemetery with the Usnavy's US Navy Ceremonial Guard and United States Navy Band in section 12A
Arlington Media covering a UsArmy service at Lewis Shelter in the new millennium project area at Arlington National Cemetery with the @usarmyband and the @usarmyoldguard
Arlington Media covering an UsArmy service with the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)’s Charlie Company where we used the bridge in section 7. U.S. Army Chaplain Corps
With Charlie Company in Section 75 at Arlington National Cemetery. @usarmyoldguard #arlingtonnationalcemetery @wncathedral
A few minutes with the U.S. Air Force in the rain
Just after one of our services today, Air Force One flew over Arlington Cemetery.
This is a shortened version of Col. Kibbey's Arlington service taped by Arlington Media. Colonel Richard Abbott Kibbey, who joined the U.S. Air Force from New York, served with the 38th Air Rescue Squadron. On February 6, 1967, he served as the copilot of an HH-3E Jolly Green Giant (serial number 65-12779) on a search and rescue mission to recover the pilot of an aircraft downed over North Vietnam. During the mission, the Jolly Green Giant was shot down by enemy ground fire and Colonel Kibbey was killed in the crash. Due to hostile presence in the area, Col Kibbey's remains could not be recovered after the crash. Efforts to locate the crash site immediately following the war were unsuccessful. In 2017, a joint U.S./ Vietnamese investigative team excavated a crash site near Dan Hoa Village and recovered a set of remains that were identified as those of Col Kibbey the following year. https://dpaa.secure.force.com/dpaaProfile?id=a0Jt0000000BTbdEAG
Arlington Media taped the dignified arrival of Colonel Richard Abbott Kibbey today at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Col. Kibbey was shot down in Vietnam on February 6, 1967. He will be laid to rest with full military honors on Friday March 29, 2019 "Colonel Richard Abbott Kibbey, who joined the U.S. Air Force from New York, served with the 38th Air Rescue Squadron. On February 6, 1967, he served as the copilot of an HH-3E Jolly Green Giant (serial number 65-12779) on a search and rescue mission to recover the pilot of an aircraft downed over North Vietnam. During the mission, the Jolly Green Giant was shot down by enemy ground fire and Colonel Kibbey was killed in the crash. Due to hostile presence in the area, Col Kibbey's remains could not be recovered after the crash. Efforts to locate the crash site immediately following the war were unsuccessful. In 2017, a joint U.S./ Vietnamese investigative team excavated a crash site near Dan Hoa Village and recovered a set of remains that were identified as those of Col Kibbey the following year." https://www.dpaa.mil/News-Stories/News-Releases/Article/1713622/airman-accounted-for-from-vietnam-war-kibbey-r/
This is a shortened version of Capt. Dickson's Arlington service taped by Arlington Media. In December 1944, Capt. Dickson was a pilot with the 100th Fighter Squadron, 332nd Fighter Group, in the European Theater. On Dec.23, 1944, Dickson departed Ramitelli Air Base, Italy on an aerial reconnaissance mis ion toward Praha, Czechoslovakia. On his return, Dickson’s P-51D aircraft suffered engine failure and was seen to crash along the borders of Italy and Austria, reportedly between Malborghetto and Tarviso, Italy. According to witnesses, Dickson’s plane had rolled over with the canopy jettisoned. He was not observed ejecting from the plane. Dickson’s remains were not recovered and he was subsequently declared missing in action. In April 2012, historians and analysts from the US Military met with witnesses who had seen the crash and been to the crash site. The team subsequently visited the crash site, finding wreckage matching Dickson’s aircraft type in Austria. Dickson was buried March 22, 2019 with full military honors in Arlington National Cemetery. https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/a-tuskegee-hero-is-buried-75-years-after-his-death-in-world-war-ii/2019/03/22/cb5046cc-4a4b-11e9-9663-00ac73f49662_story.html?utm_term=.38bf614acf8a https://www.dpaa.mil/News-Stories/News-Releases/Article/1701199/tuskegee-airman-accounted-for-from-world-war-ii-dickson-l/
A moment with the US Army honor guard in section 60
A few minutes with the USAF in section 53 at Arlington
Arlington Media is starting to tape service in 4K, offering outstanding visual qualty. This is a 4K clip from our last service today in section 66.
Arlington Media recently covered the Diginifed Transfer at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport of the remains of ROOSEVELT HESTLE JR, Col, US AIR FORCE witht the US Air Force Honor Guard. "June 22, 2017 — Air Force Col. Roosevelt Hestle, Jr., has now been accounted for. On July 6, 1966, Hestle was a pilot assigned to the 388th Tactical Fighter Squadron, aboard the lead aircraft in a flight of four F-105s on a strike mission against surface-to-air missile sites in northern Vietnam. As they approached the target, Hestle issued a missile launch warning, and all aircraft began evasive action by diving toward the ground. As the aircraft approached the town of Thai Ngyuen, anti-aircraft began firing at them. Due to the evasive action, the other aircraft lost site of Hestle. Crews aboard one aircraft observed a large ball rising from the ground, though no crash was observed. Contact attempts were unsuccessful and no parachutes or distress signals were seen or heard. Due to hostile conditions in the area, search and rescue attempts could not be initiated and an aerial search of the area produced no results. Based on this information, Hestle was declared missing in action. In January 1995, during the 33rd Joint Field Activity (JFA), a joint U.S./Socialist Republic of Vietnam (S.R.V.) team excavated an F-105 crash site near Binh Son Village. Several pieces of life support equipment were recovered, but no remains were recovered. On April 15, 2015, a Joint Forensic Review (JFR) team received possible human remains recovered by a Vietnamese national who was farming in the area in 1996. The remains were sent to the DPAA laboratory for analysis. To identify Hestle's remains, DPAA and the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System used mitochondrial (mtDNA), which matched his brother, as well as anthropological analysis, which matched his records and circumstantial evidence. The support from the government and the people of Vietnam was vital to the success of this recovery
A short video of the Us.airforce's US Air Force Honor Guard and Air Force Chaplain Corps, and the U.S. Army Caisson Platoon, HHC, 1st Bn, 3d Inf Regt during a spring snowstorm at Patton Circle and Section 71 at Arlington National Cemetery Also with, Scott Foust and @adam.tianello #ArlingtonMedia #ANC #Honorthem
With Norm Weaver at Arlington National Cemetery during this afternoon's spring snow shower #amazinggrace #bagpipe
Driving to my afternoon’s shoots on the first day of spring.
With the @usarmyoldguard's Charlie Company and @usarmyband in section 57 of @arlingtonnationalcemetery for this morning's passing freezing rain shower #arlingtonmedia #honorthem
360-degree video of the playing of taps with wreaths in section 55 with the US Navy Ceremonial Guard
The U.S. Army's 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)'s Charlie company firing party at Arlington National Cemetery's section 55 in 360° #anc #arlingtonmedia
360° video of the firing of the cannons at Red Springs with the Presidential Salute Battery from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)
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