Pfc. Kevin Dixon, combat engineer, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Myer, Va., assists Monty Montelongo attach battle streamers to the regimental colors in an Aug. 4 celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Blackhorse Regiment. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Carmen L. Burgess

Present day soldiers from the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Myer, Va., don authentic uniforms which the unit has worn throughout the years. The soldiers participated in a ceremony honoring the unit’s history and heritage. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Carmen L. Burgess

Secretary of the Army Thomas E. White eats lunch with soldiers from 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment during his visit Aug. 1-2 at Fort Bragg, NC. The secretary discussed issues such as construction of new barracks, education and funding for training with the paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Carmen L. Burgess

The Honorable Thomas E. White, secretary of the Army, is presented with a saddlebag after his speech at the 100th anniversary celebration of the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment. White, who was a former 11th ACR commander, was the guest speaker for the Aug. 4 dinner that brought the weekend celebration to a close. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Carmen L. Burgess

The Honorable Thomas E. White, secretary of the Army, checks out an M-4 carbine weapon at the barracks of Company C, 3rd Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, Fort Bragg, NC. The M-4 is the standard weapon used by the 82nd Airborne Division. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Carmen L. Burgess

Pfc. Jake Davis (center) and Pfc. David Lynn (right), both of Company C, 3rd Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, stand by as Secretary of the Army Thomas E. White tours their barracks room Aug. 2. The paratroopers answered the secretary’s questions about barracks maintenance, education within the Army and readiness of the 82nd Airborne Division. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Carmen L. Burgess

The Honorable Thomas E. White, secretary of the Army, swears in Reginald J. Brown as the new assistant secretary of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs in his office July 31. His wife, Emmy, along with family and friends were present for the ceremony.
U.S. Army Photo By Sgt. Carmen L. Burgess

Secretary of the Army Thomas E. White and Lt. Gen. (ret.) Julius Becton, former V Corps commanding general and Korean War veteran, place a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns Monday in honor of the African American soldiers who served during the Korean War. The ceremony was immediately followed by a tree and plaque dedication in Arlington National Cemetery honoring the service members who died 50 years ago in the Korean War.
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D-Day Recalled at Memorial Dedication

BEDFORD, Va., June 6, 2001 -- Secretary of the Army Thomas E. White, third from left, presents the Army's Normandy battle streamer to the National D-Day Memorial Foundation at the memorial's dedication ceremony. Accepting it -- with the help of two D-Day veterans -- is Dr. William A. McIntosh, vice-president for education at the foundation. As part of the dedication ceremony, White read President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's prayer for D-Day radio broadcast from June 6, 1944. President George W. Bush delivered the main address. ( U.S. Army photo) For related story, see http://www.dtic.mil/armylink/news/Jun2001/a20010607dday0607.html

EL PASO, Texas, May 30, 2001 -- Incoming Secretary of the Army Thomas E. White makes a point during his remarks at the Sergeants Major Academy graduation ceremony. White was the guest speaker for the Fort Bliss academy's event. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Jack Siemieniec.)
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