On December 18, 2008, the 4th Battalion of The Old Guard reactivated in a ceremony in Conmy Hall at Fort Myer, VA. The 4th Battalion had been inactive since November 30, 1971, at Fort Lewis, WA. Vietnam Veterans of the 4th Battalion participated in the ceremony and in the uncasing of the battalion colors and presentation to the new command team. During the Vietnam War, the 4th Battalion added eleven battle streamers to the Regimental color.