{"id":21958,"date":"2020-12-24T19:27:43","date_gmt":"2020-12-24T19:27:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/airforcetimes\/uncategorized\/2020\/12\/24\/four-part-series-on-armys-old-guard-by-two-veterans-of-the-unit-releases-christmas-day\/"},"modified":"2026-08-08T02:14:16","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T02:14:16","slug":"four-part-series-on-armys-old-guard-by-two-veterans-of-the-unit-releases-christmas-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/airforcetimes\/off-duty\/movies-video-games\/2020\/12\/24\/four-part-series-on-armys-old-guard-by-two-veterans-of-the-unit-releases-christmas-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Four-part series on Army\u2019s \u2018Old Guard\u2019 by two veterans of the unit releases Christmas Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A new four-part documentary series set to begin screening Christmas Day on Amazon traces its roots to the service of two Army veterans of the Old Guard and a commitment to bring that storied history to life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Army Spc. Ethan Morse, 38, who still serves in the California Army National Guard and former Spc. Neal Schrodetzki, 35, met back in 2004, new soldiers in on the casket team at the 3rd Infantry Regiment, also known as \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.army.mil\/article\/241315\/after_tragedy_former_honor_guard_members_dedicate_docuseries_in_mentors_honor\" target=_blank>The Old Guard<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both bonded quickly, sharing not just their soldier lives but also dreams of making movies when they got out of the Army.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<aside class=\"smg-interstitial-link wp-block-smg-interstitial-link\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/militarytimes\/news\/your-military\/2019\/07\/02\/american-legion-secured-a-24-hour-guard-for-the-tomb-of-the-unknown-soldier-82-years-ago-today\/\" class=\"smg-interstitial-link__inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"smg-interstitial-link__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"208\" src=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Arlington-20140508jb-16-Tomb-of-the-Unknown-Soldier-008-JohnB-1200-pixels.jpg.jpg?w=300\" class=\"smg-interstitial-link__image wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"smg-interstitial-link__content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"smg-interstitial-link__kicker\">Related<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"smg-interstitial-link__title\">American Legion secured a 24-hour guard for the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier 82 years ago today<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"smg-interstitial-link__excerpt\">On July 2, 1937, approval was granted for 24-hour guarding of the tomb \u2014 even in situations of hazardous weather conditions. The change came following efforts from the American Legion for nonstop oversight.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/aside>\n\t\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Those ever-ready soldiers guard the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, ride horses in official caisson duty for funerals at Arlington National Cemetery and, of course, perform on the Army\u2019s remarkable Drill Team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That duty would test them both and also draw them back to make first a film about duty at the Tomb and later the forthcoming docuseries on the many facets of the Old Guard itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first film, \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=7szsemkRipk\" target=_blank>The Unknowns<\/a>,\u201d focused on the high-profile job that the Old Guard has at the Tomb and provided an opportunity for the pair to honor one of their shared mentors, whom they met while serving in the unit. The new series, \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.army.mil\/article\/241315\/after_tragedy_former_honor_guard_members_dedicate_docuseries_in_mentors_honor\" target=_blank>Honor Guard<\/a>,\u201d dives deeper into the story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Neal-on-Honor-guard-filming.jpg.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44071\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Neal-on-Honor-guard-filming.jpg.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Neal-on-Honor-guard-filming.jpg.jpg?resize=300,225 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Neal-on-Honor-guard-filming.jpg.jpg?resize=768,576 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Neal-on-Honor-guard-filming.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,768 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Neal Schrodetzki, a former member of The Old Guard, films at Arlington National Cemetery, Va., during production of the documentary series &#8220;Honor Guard.&#8221; The series premieres on Amazon Prime Video Dec. 25, 2020.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sgt. Adam Dickmyer, a squad leader at the unit, demanded perfection from his soldiers but also knew when to let down his own guard to better mentor his subordinates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After a successful tour at the Old Guard, working both at the Tomb and later as a casket leader for the Joint Services State Funeral Team from 2007 to 2009, then pinning on staff sergeant\u2019s stripes, Dickmyer deployed to Afghanistan in 2010, later leading a platoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As their squad leader progressed through his Army career, Morse and Schrodetzki concluded their service and went on to pursue their filmmaking dreams, Morse in California and Schrodetzki back home in Arizona.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It was Schrodetzki who rang his Old Guard buddy Morse when he learned the news \u2014 Dickmyer had been killed in combat on Oct. 28, 2010, when an improvised explosive device detonated near him while on foot patrol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNever expected anything like that,\u201d Morse said, \u201cbecause he was larger than life, you know? I mean, he was just so strong, so commanding, such a great leader. I always thought he would be there.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Their combined experience with the unit and losing Dickmyer only strengthened the resolve of the pair to make a documentary showing the difficult work of those who guard the tomb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But that 2016 documentary, while a deep dive into the history of the site and demands of the job, was still only a fraction of what the Old Guard does. The pair knew there was much more to tell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beginning in 2018, after getting behind-the-scenes access to their old stomping grounds, they began interviewing and shadowing Old Guard members, especially new soldiers trying to make the cut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"638\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ethan-morse-Honor-Guard-image.jpg.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44076\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ethan-morse-Honor-Guard-image.jpg.jpg 960w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ethan-morse-Honor-Guard-image.jpg.jpg?resize=300,199 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ethan-morse-Honor-Guard-image.jpg.jpg?resize=768,510 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Then-Pfc. Ethan Morse lays American flags at gravestones in Arlington National Cemetery, Va. Morse served in The Old Guard, or 3rd Infantry Regiment, from 2003-2006 after enlisting as a paratrooper.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At first, they\u2019d only planned a single, short film about the caisson unit that cares for and uses the horses in official funerals. But with additional fundraising efforts they were able to expand the project far beyond what they\u2019d expected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While they both had a lot of work to do. The return, both for \u201cThe Unknowns\u201d and for their new, more ambitious four-part series \u201cHonor Guard\u201d brought back memories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt doesn\u2019t change,\u201d Schrodetzki said. \u201cThat\u2019s kind of the cool part about it. Some things, like the PX moved. For the most part it\u2019s all exactly the same.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Morse, it\u2019s always an emotional trip, both good and bad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cEvery time we go back there, the whole gamut of emotions from sadness to despair to pride,\u201d he said. \u201cMan, I wish I was still stationed here.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Off and on for the next year, they put together enough footage for four, one-hour episodes on the 3rd Infantry Regiment. Starting with the \u201cCaisson,\u201d the horse-mounted unit that escorts the casket in official burials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s followed by episode two, \u201cThe Regiment,\u201d which details how the 3rd Infantry was assigned its current job and follows new soldiers as the join the unit. The series is capped off with episodes three, \u201cDrill Team\u201d and four \u201cFull Honors.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They needed a voice to narrate their story. They\u2019d hoped for someone big, an instantly recognizable voice, like Sam Elliott, to read their script. But that seemed too far fetched for their outside project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Morse bounced their offer around Hollywood, and after a few false starts and an unforeseen introduction to Elliott\u2019s agent, he figured, why not try?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The agent had them overnight mail the script to Elliott, who read it along with a personal letter they shared. About 10 days later, Elliott said he\u2019d love to do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1953\" height=\"1302\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Dickmeyer-honor-guard.jpg.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44077\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Dickmeyer-honor-guard.jpg.jpg 1953w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Dickmeyer-honor-guard.jpg.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Dickmeyer-honor-guard.jpg.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Dickmeyer-honor-guard.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Dickmeyer-honor-guard.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1953px) 100vw, 1953px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Staff Sgt. Adam Dickmyer inspects an M14 rifle during a changing of the guard inspection. Oct. 28, 2020, marked the 10th anniversary of his death. Dickmyer was killed during a deployment to the Kandahar province of Afghanistan.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once footage and voice over was in the can, the job was only partway done. The pair had editing, promotion and more to do as they pushed to have their project released.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then, COVID-19 hit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With travel restricted, Schrodetzki relied on Army public affairs to share key footage of certain sequences, helping pull together the final pieces of a nearly two-year project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One thing that surprised the duo was that there hadn\u2019t been such a deep-dive film into the revered unit and its mission. They both learned what they could in the early 2000s through Army pamphlets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They hope the detailed, behind-the-scenes look at their former unit and its 365-day-a-year mission honoring the fallen and guarding hallowed grounds will better tell the story of the unit, the soldiers and the duty that they perform.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This is the second project the pair have created about the 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