What will I be doing in Fort Myer, VA?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 18:09:20 -0400

Did volunteer packet in Jan. Didn’t hear back. Received email saying I was placed on assignment to fort myer with report October. 11B E6

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 8 at 2021 6:33 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 18:33:38 -0400

4BN 3 ID? How tall are you?

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 8 at 2021 8:04 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 20:04:17 -0400

Currently at Fort Myer with B co. 1st Bn is tasked with funerals with occasional ceremonies. 4th BN is your ceremonial BN. With your height, I concur with SGT J Rob S. You will probably go to Echo Company. I recommend reading up on Sacred Duty, which outlines all that The Old Guard does. Reach out if you have any questions! [login to see]

Response by CSM Charles Hayden Passed 7/29/2025 made Apr 8 at 2021 8:48 PM

CSM Charles Hayden Passed 7/29/2025 — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 20:48:48 -0400

SSG Private RallyPoint Member Did you guess correctly? A rather different challenge for an 11 B! Senator Tom Cotton at 6 feet 5 inches did three tours at Ft Myer. His book Sacred Duty contained interesting details. Amazon Videos has ‘HONOR GUARD’, a four part video describing some of the details about newbies in the unit.

Response by Wayne Soares made Apr 8 at 2021 9:27 PM

Wayne Soares — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 21:27:28 -0400

Thanks for the question Billy

Response by 1SG John Highfill made Apr 8 at 2021 11:01 PM

1SG John Highfill — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 23:01:40 -0400

Ceremonies

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 11 at 2021 2:29 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 11 Apr 2021 14:29:27 -0400

I’m currently on my second tour at TOG, if you go to E Co, then I have no idea what you’ll be doing because I’ve never been in that company. However, I feel personally that you’d enjoy the Continental Color Guard especially with your height. Look into it!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 11 at 2021 5:31 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 11 Apr 2021 17:31:55 -0400

You will love ft Myers great team I worked on the base for 2 years great vibes