A battle thousands of years in the making. THE OLD GUARD 2 arrives 2 July. | Netflix

Have you ever wondered which Army unit is present at nearly every major ceremony in Washington, D.C.? That would be the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment “The Old Guard.” Founded on June 3, 1784, The Old Guard is the oldest active-duty infantry unit in the United States Army. For over two centuries, they’ve stood as a living symbol of honor, discipline, and respect, from the earliest days of the Republic to the modern era. Today, these soldiers serve as the Army’s official ceremonial unit and the escor