3rd Infantry Regiment (United States)
| 3rd Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) | |
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3rd Infantry Regiment coat of arms | |
| Active | 3 June 1784—20 Nov 1946 6 April 1948—present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | Memorial affairs, ceremonies and special events (two battalions) Stryker infantry (one battalion) |
| Size | Four battalions (three active) |
| Part of | Military District of Washington |
| Garrison/HQ | 1st Battalion – Fort Myer, VA 2nd Battalion – Fort Lewis, WA 4th Battalion – Fort Myer |
| Nickname(s) | "The Old Guard" |
| Motto(s) | Noli Me Tangere ("Touch Me Not") |
| Colors | Buff and black (historical) |
| March | The Old Guard March |
| Anniversaries | 21 September-Organization Day |
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| Website | http://www.oldguard.mdw.army.mil/ |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | COL Thomas Kilbride |
| Command Sergeant Major | CSM Nicholas Rockey |
| Notable commanders | LTC Paul Octave Hébert COL Henry Leavenworth LTC Ethan A. Hitchcock COL Benjamin Bonneville |
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| Distinctive Trimming (Buff Strap) | |
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The 3rd Infantry Regiment is an infantry regiment of the United States Army. It currently has three active battalions, and is readily identified by its nickname, The Old Guard, as well as Escort to the President. The regimental motto is Noli Me Tangere (from Latin: "Touch Me Not"). The regiment is a major unit of the Military District of Washington (MDW). The 3rd Infantry Regiment is the oldest regiment still active in the Regular Army, having been first organized as the First American Regiment in 1784. It has been the official ceremonial unit of the U.S. Army since 1948.