3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) were presented with 4 ceremonial M17 pistols.

“SIG SAUER is incredibly honored to have a place in a deeply humbling historical event yesterday at the Arlington National Cemetery, where the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) were presented with 4 ceremonial M17 pistols. This ceremony marks the first use of the M17, which will accompany the Sentinels of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers they stand guard 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.”

(U.S. Army photos by Spc. Gabriel Silva)

Wow.  Can you imagine being assigned to this unit just out of bootcamp? Ok private, your job for the next two years of your life will be spending eight hours a day, seven days a week, three hundred sixty five days a year polishing these pistols!

Good God that would have to suck.

But they sure are pretty!

Sidenote.  Is it possible for that SSgt to be any leaner?  I'm guessing he eats maybe once every two days!