[FortWorthPatriot]

What weapons do the Old Guard use and are they loaded?

The last time I saw them back in 1989 (I was stationed at Marine Barracks 8th & I from 1986 - 1989), they were using M-14s. Whether or not they were loaded I do not know.

Plus, I would imagine, their uniforms are immaculate.

Extremely immaculate. In fact, during one of the changing of the guard inspections, the Sergeant of the Guard sent the Sentinel back to the barracks to adjust a part of his uniform. He waited at the position of attention for almost 10 minutes until the Sentinel returned - with the adjustment made - to complete the rifle inspection and post him.

Finest precision manual of arms I've ever seen - with perhaps the exception of the Marine Corps Silent Drill Team (but of course I'm biased in that regard).

[oh8eleven]

Finest precision manual of arms I've ever seen - with perhaps the exception of the Marine Corps Silent Drill Team.

Saw my first Sunset Parade in DC a few years ago.
Made the hair stand up on my whole body! Semper Fi ...