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Soldiers in black athletic gear strain while pulling a rope on a field as fellow soldiers watch.

Hold the Line

Soldiers assigned to the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, known as "The Old Guard," compete in tug-of-war during a physical training competition as part of Legacy Week at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va., Aug. 4, 2026. The event commemorates the activation of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment while promoting physical readiness, teamwork and esprit de corps.

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