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On Inauguration Day 2017, the Presidential Salute Battery (The Old Guard) conducts a 21 Gun Salute in honor of newly sworn-in President Trump. The Presidential Salute Battery is a U.S. Army artillery battery that is part of the 3rd United States Infantry Regiment, the President of the United States' escort regiment. The battery renders gun salutes according to a customary order of arms which is 21 volleys for heads of state (including the President of the United States and former presidents); 19 for the Vice-President of the United States, foreign chiefs of government, and members of the cabinet of the United States; and 17, 15, 13, and 11 for flag officers of the rank of O-10, O-9, O-8, and O-7, respectively. The unit is equipped with eight 3-inch anti-tank guns of World War II vintage, mounted on 105mm Howitzer chassis. Each gun weighs 5,775 pounds and fires 75mm blank shells with 1.5 pounds of powder. Film Credits: SSG Jedhel Somera --------------------------------------------------------------------- Have a look at The Gung Ho Vids Amazon Store. Military Style Gear, Gaming and More. Link Below: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
