United States Army Tour
Visit the Old Guard and the new Army Museum on the United States Army Tour
Discover historic military sites in the Washington area on the United States Army Tour. This tour is tailor-made for current or former Soldiers and their families or for those with a love for the Army. It’s one of our favorite tours for children. Begin the day with pickup by luxury car at your lodging location.
Experience the area’s newest attraction at the United States Army Museum with its fresh and exciting exhibits. In the Army Action Center, we will visit the virtual reality and motion theatre experiences. In addition, a performance of “On Noble Deeds” in the Army theatre is a must-see!
Journey to Fort Myer, the headquarters of all of the Army’s ceremonial units. Explore the Caisson Unit there and visit with the horses that participate in full military honors funerals at Arlington.
Visit the United States Air Force Memorial which pays homage to the Army Air Corps. From the USAF Memorial, a grand view of the Pentagon and City of Washington is ideal for discussion of 9/11/01. Investigate the Pentagon 9/11 Memorial and enhance your knowledge of the events of that horrific day.
If your visit is May through August, ask us about making reservations to a live performance by Pershing’s Own US Army Band!
Fun Facts!
Out of the 24 presidents that have served in the military, George Washington was the highest-ranking member of the armed forces, having been posthumously promoted to General of the Armies of the United States in 1976. Next in seniority is General of the Armies, John J. “Blackjack” Pershing.
Fort McNair, originally named Washington Arsenal, has been an army post for more than 200 years. It is third in length of service, after the United States Military Academy at West Point and the Carlisle Barracks in Pennsylvania.