I had the distinct honor and pleasure to be associated with some these guys (members of the Old Guard), quite a few years back.
The level of dedication to duty was astounding back then, even at the height of the withdrawal of forces from VN, when we were under attack from all sides.
I am gratified to learn that the soldiers assigned to this duty have not lessened in their dedication and that they truly know the meaning of Duty, Honor, Country.
Those guys are the best of the best.
How many is "a few years back?" One of my co-workers (late 30s, early 40s at most, while I'm late 40s) was in the Old Guard. Name of Anthony Wallace. He even has one of the "class pictures" of the outfit on the wall of his cubicle at work. I don't know precisely when he served, but if you let me know your tour I'll check and see if they might have overlapped when I see him Monday.