Established as an Army base in 1812, Fort Myer Army Base is situated across from the Potomac River and next to Arlington National Cemetery. In 2005, Fort Myer and the Marines’ Henderson Hall earned the distinction of being the Department of Defense’s first joint base. Today it is referred to as Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall (JBMHH) and serves as the home of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, also known as The Old Guard. This regiment is responsible for watching over the Tomb of the Unknowns.
Visit Fort Myer Army Base
Although it is a working base and home to both active duty soldiers and civilians, visitors are invited to Fort Myer Army Base to view the Caisson Stables, where the horses that pull the caissons for the military funerals are stabled. In addition, JBMHH serves as home to The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own.” Free concerts that are open to the public are frequently held. To enter, all visitors are required to go through Hatfield Gate on 2nd Street South in Fort Myer, VA.
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