I review a video of myself as a Tomb Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
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- Опубликовано: 1 мар 2022
- On this episode, I react to a video of myself as a Tomb Guard. It feels like a lifetime ago, but it was one of the most rewarding parts of my military career.
My Background: I am a former Special Forces SGM that started my career as an 11B or basic infantryman, and became a Special Forces 18B weapons specialist and served 9 combat rotations overseas. I served as a Sniper, Assaulter, JTAC, TSE expert, Free Fall jumpmaster and more.
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The selection process for the soldiers who get assigned to the Tomb of the Unknown is crazy difficult. Just qualifying for it is an unbelievable achievement not to mention the lifestyle commitment each sentry makes to uphold the honor. I have nothing but the utmost respect for all who served in this capacity.
I remember being in MP OSUT just before graduation and the Old Guard recruiter came by. I didn’t qualify because I’m a short bugger but we had 2 males from my platoon that were offered a tryout. Never did hear what became of them or their auditions.
Alpha 787 in January of 01 is when we started.
FYI - There is no "lifetime commitment" (such as no alcohol, swearing or smoking).
@VaderxG There are many internet myths about "oaths". Some are about not speaking or leaving the Tomb Quarters for two years. But the most frequently seen is that Tomb Guards take an oath to never drink, smoke or swear the rest of their lives. I can assure you, that is not true.
@@tommyodonnell9 I'm thinking he meant lifestyle commitment, but accidentally typed "lifetime commitment."
@@prairiepatriot2162 Unfortunately, there are people who think it is a lifetime commitment. No drinking, smoking, swearing, etc. Yesterday somebody even said they have to study about the Tomb their entire lives...
Not only is this way cool but also that someone had this and recognized Mike.
I just assumed it was a friend/family that sent it to him
OP, I was surprised at that as well! I had the same thoughts because I was like, “That guy looks like anyone.”
As for whether it could have been friend or family, I kind of doubt it, because he said “someone sent it to me,” which suggests to me that he doesn’t know the person. But, him being a Spook contractor, if he was deliberate with his words to obfuscate his relationship to whomever it was that provided the video to him, I wouldn’t be surprised at that either. 🤨
Awesome. Congratulations buddy
My uncle was a tomb guard during the 60's. I spoke to him not too long ago about it, and he was telling me a lot of people don't realize how stressful it could be
By some of the comments it looks as though some don't see the importance either.
I can just imagine.You LITERALLY have every single movement looked at.But I'm sure it was a great honor for what it represents.Hats off to your Uncle.Takes a VERY special person to do that.Much respect.
@@billbradleymusic 👍👍
Cool you can upkeep uniform as a job? Sounds easy af.
Anyone ever get shot at guarding a tomb? Anyone killed or seriously maimed guarding a tomb? Anyone lose a buddy guarding a tomb? Anyone wonder if they will ever see loved ones again guarding a tomb? Anyone ever get mortared or catch an IED guarding a tomb?
No? Then get the fuck outta here with this "stressful" bullshit.
Speaking as a Marine, the drill is mind-boggling. It's nearly impossible to describe the motivation of the one huge SMACK as a whole unit executes the steps of a drill perfectly.
Agree I went while I was on active duty. My SNCOIC was a former Drill Instructor. For him to sign off for promotion to E-4 you had to pass his drill “Test” need less to say we could drill. And I was blown away.
Sending home the bolt on inspection arms 👌🏼
As a fellow Old Guard veteran it's truly amazing no matter how far removed from those old movements and routines we get alot of it still sticks YEARS later. I look back on my years at TOG with immense pride.
Oorah.
The most impressive thing ever is to watch the guards change. Standing in Arlington looking back down the hill at the rows and rows of white headstones. Hit me like a sucker punch. You don't really understand being American until you see the cost of our freedom. Thank you Mike for showing this.
You should see the Marine Corps silent drill team.
*the cost of oil
@@JohnBlaze505 way before oil way before.
@@JohnBlaze505 Even if half the wars that the US fought in was over oil, you would still be hard pressed to find a country that changed history for the better more than the US has.
Well said Vicky
Big props for being a Tomb Guard at such a young age. Mega honor, and some serious business. I only spent 9 years in the 82nd, and probably the most honorable thing I did was a bunch of funeral details for old vets that passed. Many looked at it as a duty. I thought it was an honor and I made damned sure myself and my soldiers were squared away for those vets. They deserved that and more. Lots of practice, but was worth it to me. It's probably the thing I'm most proud of during my service, I know we got it right for them.
I was in Delta Company when you were a tomb guard. I was happy to help four people from Delta Company study for their tests. Hewitt, Fowler and a couple others. You guys deserve every accolade that you receive in life.
Hey I was in Dawg Company too ‘94-‘01 went through all three platoons. What platoon were you in?
Crazy...I was also was in D Co during this time, 03-08 1st Platoon, Colors. We did several wreath laying ceremonies at the tomb during my time. Definitely remember Fowler/Hewitt from when I first got to Ft Myer
I remember going to Arlington on a field trip in the 7th grade all the way from TN as a class trip. I still remember how amazingly quiet and respectful the entire class of some 300 of us were, especially during the changing of the guard. This was only a few months after 9/11 had happened so military respect was at a high.
Our class had to go, it was mandatory. Also we had to visit the Vietnam memorial, and the eternal flame.
@@huwhitecavebeast1972 the draft was mandatory would that have hurt your feeling as well?
@@robertlawler1387 what’s you’re problem? The pubes on your chin?
@@robertlawler1387 He's not complaining though?
It's not everyday you come across someone on the internet who has had the honour of guarding the tomb. Great information and video sir!
Mike of all the honors that is among the best. Thank you for all you did for our country. I was hoping to see this video one day. God bless you
Hey Mike! I'm a former Caisson Platoon member having spent a short stay in Charlie Company. I had the honor of being in a wreath laying ceremony, and I was probably 2cm from the tomb. Extremely powerful and nothing but respect for your path in that unit. It would be awesome if you looked into the Caisson side of the Old Guard.
I was there as well in ‘97. Still have a couple shirts hanging in my closet.
I have been lucky enough to see this and walk the grounds. I have always wondered what guards were allowed to do if a guest crossed the chain and didn't listen to the tomb guards order to stay back. Great video, Sergeant Major.
That might be the coolest video you’ve made. When I first heard on a podcast that you were a tomb guard I tried to find a video of you on RUclips doing a guard change. I remember the first time I visited Arlington National Cemetery and watched the ceremony. It is amazing to see that a 19 year old can hold a position that honorable.
kinda creepy
So one of my favorite places on earth. My parents are buried in section 7a just below the Tomb. My dad entered the Army as a private, retired a full bird after 35 years of service. He would take me to the Tomb as a child, I grew up watching the sentinels. I was in awe. Thank you for this, and thank you for your service to our nation. Hand salute.
I was in the honor guard but for the ARNG. Very hard selection process with attention to detail unmatched by anything I've ever done. Extremely difficult to fold or present a flag to family that lost a loved one to war. I lost composer when getting ready to fold flag and a child draped himself on the casket of his dad who was killed by sniper in Iraq. This kid was about same age as my son. The mother grabbed him after about 5 minutes where tears were falling from my face. Incredible honor to be part of it but very tough. Incredible grateful for the sentinels who took the time to train us to such a high level. SINE PARI
Same, kids are the toughest. Had to do one where I passed the flag to a child sitting on his grandmas lap, almost lost composure for a second and realized it wasn’t my time to feel sad for them.
That's an amazing honor. My daughter went there a few years ago on a field trip. I will make it there one day. I've seen several videos of people crossing the barrier. It's disgusting how disrespectful people can be. I don't get how they can't understand where they're at and have nothing but respect for the place and everyone there.
Mike, that is so impressive. I was Blessed with the opportunity to see this ceremony in person. It was awe inspiring. Thank you for your service Sir.
You were one squared away young trooper Mike. Thanks for your incredible service.
I cannot imagine the amount of focus required to get everything right with the marching cadence, the movements, the inspections, everything. Much respect!
Adderall.
As someone who has never served in the military, but have a reverence for those who serve and have served. I love hearing your stories. I love seeing you break down footage. It's like having a curtain pulled back so you can see part of the mystery. Keep it up.
Man, guys like you are a rare breed. Thank you for everything you've done and continue to do.
Such a powerful experience and privilege to have watched the changing of the guard on my last trip to VA. salute to all that have served near and far and thank you for your service.🙏🏼
You have had a remarkable career. I have followed you through your videos and blogs but finding out you were a member of the Old Guard is amazing. God bless all that have given their lives in the service of our nation and to those who show this eternal respect.
Been there in June. Probably hot. August...imagine a sauna under a heat lamp. You can feel the thickness of the humid air enter your lungs. Your skin gets covered a gritty white powder - that's salt from your sweat. Shade nor rain provides relief. No fabric wicks moisture away to cool you off, it just gets sticky. You get temporarily blinded when your sunglasses or prescription lenses fog up when you transition from an air conditioned space to the outside. I've heard people from Florida complain about Virginia summers.
And these guys are out there on what is essentially a giant heat sink, to top it off.
Mike has got to have one of the most interesting careers of anyone who has ever served. Dude has done almost everything.
This guy is the real deal: ruclips.net/video/ZBYC7QnHrQA/видео.html
I’ve always admired the guards for their faithfulness to the tomb and their discipline, even after they retire. Thank you sir for your service.
Coolest thing you've shared! Thank you for doing such a difficult job so well and with so much pride. You make the Army and America look so much better than any politician. Very sad that men like tomb guards aren't how the world sees us.
Really appreciate how you never lose the connection with your buddies on a personal level; not just rank/duties- shows your character in how you valued them individually despite all the years. Kudos to you and everyone who had the good fortune of knowing you.
What I really enjoy about this is you're REALLY into it. When the movements are perfect I can tell you're enjoying it. I think as soldiers we often forget that doing seemingly mundane tasks and sexy tasks with the same zeal should be the norm. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Mike from the bottom of my heart thank you for your service. I can tell you've given your heart and body and mind to the military and our country. I truly appreciate your past service and the service yo provide your country today.
That was one of the most professional, clean and crisp guard changing videos I have ever seen. Nothing but respect for the tomb and it's history.
Thank you! I am always humbled by the service of these soldiers.
this was awesome to hear the detail and subtle nuances, with the "flare"... i ended watching this with a tear in my eye...the sacrifices of many alive and passed on..... it truly is an honor to see this in live and then hear the back stories.. God Bless you Mike
That’s awesome! Thank you for all of you’ve done and guarding the tomb of the unknown soldier is a incredible honor. So thank you for everything you’ve done!
This is an amazing video! I just listened to this whole story on the jocko podcast! Thank you for you're service and everything you've done for this country!
I had the complete privilege to see this in person in '92.
Thanks for sharing, Mike, and thanks you for your service to The Unknowns. It's got to be kind of special that you can actually watch a video of yourself on the mat from that long ago.
I remember going to Washington and seeing this in person in 8th grade. Our teacher taught us to respect the guard and the whole process. She was the teacher that had all
Her students talk and thank the ww2 vets at the memorial. Good woman
The pomp and circumstance at Arlington is amazing. My sister and her Marine husband are resting there. The burial ceremony was very special. Thanks for the time you spent there.
Absolutely incredible! Brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for your service and thank you for sharing your video!💜🙏💜🇺🇸
I’ve been to the tomb of the unknown soldier, and it’s just an ominous feeling. My dad went to West Point and he gave me this whole spiel. Interesting piece of history
TOG 2007-2011. Spent a lot of time around the Tomb both during wreaths in C and D Co. and as CSM McCray's driver for a year. The Tomb guards were always squared away and amazing to watch.
Thank you for the great video, Michael. A great job explaining the maneuvers on the changing of the guard. Thanks for your service to our country.
Mad respect. Been there to watch the Guard Change. So intensely precise.
After Korea and getting out of the VA hospital, my father finished his time in the Army as an MSG in the Old Guard. We lived about a mile away, on the other side of the Netherlands Carillion and across the street from the Marine Corps Memorial. That was about 40 years before you got there, but some good things never change.
I was lucky enough to get to go down into the living quarters under the amphitheater and meet some of the sentinels on that day's Relief when I was a junior in high school. They were really great with our small group, answering questions and showing us how the prepare to walk the mat. Now whenever I go to ANC to visit my father's grave, I always stop by and watch this solemn ceremony.
It gives me goosebumps watching this and everyone I visit there. Much respect mike
Tres cool, both the guard, and someone with this video recognizing you. Many thanks for all y'all who do or have done this service to the nation.
Thank you. I’ve seen this and it’s very impressive. I appreciate the background information. And thank you for your service.
I love this. My dad is buried there and the first time I saw it was right after we buried him and it’s remarkable and I watch it every time I go back. It’s a real honor
I've only met one tomb guard in my 15yr career, my senior drill sargeant at Ft. Jackson 1994 and for the life of me I can't remember his name but I do recall how professional and squared away he was at ALL times.
Was one of the most emotional moments of my trip to DC many years ago. The men and women who stand watch over the Tomb deserve thanks from a grateful nation for their dedication to duty and service.
It's a beautiful ceremony and executed with not just precision but heart! Thank you.
Hi Mike ! Thanks a lot for this video. Very interesting to learn more about this. After all those years, It s awesome to see you smile and be tense during the video. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier means a lot and it s awesome to see how dedicated soldiers guarding it are. Greetings from France ! 🇺🇸 🇫🇷
Have you had a chance to visit the Tomb of the Unknown at the Arc de Triomphe?
That is some serious dedication! Huge thank you!
Thanks for sharing the video and talking about your experience. I have been to Washington DC three times in my life. First as a 13 year old, second when I was on Active Duty, and the third most recently as a veteran. The highlight has always been the visit to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. I was always impressed with the Tomb Guards and I realize that there's so much training and preparation involved. The appearance in uniform and drill movements...Flawless!
This was freakin amazing to see and hear you walk us through it.
How awesome to have someone else with a video of your honor guard. You three made the Unknowns very proud. I might have seen you there because I was there during your tour. I was amazed by the unbelievable bittersweet beauty of never-ending white tombstones. Thousands upon thousands of them. I'll never forget the day I went it was so quite and still. Nobody talked in our group but you felt connected to each and everyone there. Highly recommend a visit. So cool to see you in your honor guard tour. Very few special people get this honor.
I was a kid when going to visit Arlington and the Tomb of the Unknown. Witnessing the changing of the guard was one of the most amazing things I've ever seen. You could have heard a pin drop during that time. My Dad who was an Air Force vet was moved with rarely shown emotion. Thank you Mike for sharing
❤ I was at Arlington when I was 8 years old. It made an impression on me then and it still lasting on me today @ 43
Thank you for explaining about the wetting of the gloves. Just visited Arlington and witnessed the guard spraying something and was actually waiting to ask what he would have been doing. Thanks! What an emotional place
Impressive! Being there and watching the guards was a truly amazing experience.
Well Done. I’ve been fortunate to have witnessed & been there several times since I was young. Thanks for sharing.
When I was a kid my family took a trip to DC. One of the highlights was going to see the changing of the guard at the Tomb. It was summer time and very hot that day (this was 1978). I stood in the middle of the crowd and remember the chills I felt when the Sgt. of the guard came out and told us what they were going to do. Amazing precision! You all in the Old Guard are very impressive and such an honor to those known only to God.
I went to the tomb in 8th grade in about 2016 for a class trip coming from WI. Definitely was at the top of the experiences including visiting the monuments, museums, and Gettysberg. As I kid I was so interested in the military and law enforcement, as I am still today. I was probably the most excited out of my whole class to be there and I was in awe of the precision, tradition, and honor.
What an honor and accomplishment! Thank you for your service dedication to excellence!
I always love watching these. It’s so impressive
Thats awesome man! I was stationed at Fort Meyers in 2011-2015. Charlie Company 1/3. I was on a firing party team.
Love the Tomb guys, always phenomenal work.
Thank you for your hard work and dedication brother.
I had the opportunity to see the gard change 3 times while I was stationed at Ft. Bragg traveling to DC a few times. This is awesome and very impressive. For you to see that someone send you a video of yourself on it should be very special. I enjoy it a lot. Thanks for sharing.
Much respect for what you did for our guys, bless you!
I got to see this in person several years back... everything is done in such an exact process its a really cool thing to see.
Thank You for your service Sir! Thank you also for sharing about your own personal experience during your duty as a Tomb Guard. Salute Sir
I have been there several times... could never stop the tears from coming.
I visited the Tomb back in late 90's. It was and still is one of the most impressive and moving things I've experienced.
Thanks for sharing Mike! It's on the bucket list to see in person.
Thank you for your service. Keep up the awesome content!
Man great video. I've always been impressed by the sentinels at the tomb of the unknown.
I remember seeing the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on our high school senior year class trip back in 2009. Respect.
This is awesome. I have had the privilege to see the Tomb of the Unknowns and a guard change. Grateful four you, Mike.
It’s been over 40 years since I visited D.C. Thanks for sharing this with us.
Arlington is a must when visiting DC, it's stunning in the spring and awe inspiring always.
I witnessed the changing of the guard in the summer of 87 while doing AIT at APG. Thanks for sharing, Mike. Squared away.
Being from Canada and going to school in ottawa this was very interesting to see because the tomb of the unknown soldier here is guarded near Canada day, as well as Remembrance day and so this was very neat to see similarities and differences between 2 countries
Mike, awesome video. I spent 35 years in the U.S. Army and have a tremendous amount of respect for the Soldiers in the 3rd Infantry Regiment. You've got some outstanding military credentials that only those who served in the Army can appreciate. I'm now a loyal subscriber to your channel. See you on the high ground.
Amazing! Fun to listen to your experience! I knew a police chief who used to preform this tomb duty. He was super squared away. I had the pleasure of experiencing this as a kid.
Dawgs.. that's the smoothiest stroll I have ever seen. That triple heal click...Amazing!!!
I have always wanted to watch a guard change at the tomb. so cool to know you were a tomb guard. I am not at all suprised that you were able to achieve this and so many things in your military career.
It is one of the most mesmerising experiences I’ve ever seen in person. Such a beautiful place.
When I was 15 I visited Arlington where one of my great grandfathers is buried, The Tomb, and the Vietnam Memorial. I’ll never forget. Thank you for your service.
Awesome! Thank you for your service! Love videos like these!
That’s so awesome that someone took a video with you in it that long ago and is watching your videos today after all that time
Thank you sir. For your service and dedication to our military. It truly is an honor and a privilege to watch perfection at it's highest level. Clean and sharp soldiers. Very proud to have had you defending us all and carrying out these duties at that time. Forever grateful. God bless you sir and The United States of America.
Absolutely FANTASTIC Mike. Thank You for sharing. Tight, Brother.🇺🇸
This was awesome to watch! Thanks for sharing mike!
Thank you for sharing this Mike !
Smooth. You're a gigachad brother, such an honorable detail and unit to be in so early in your career. Outfreakingstanding.
@@snakeinthegrak8969 I mean, getting that tabbed up and being squared away, it's obviously possible to pass selection/ approval to join that unit and the ranks, hella impressive.
I never knew, but really appreciate this Tradition. Thanks
Bro...that was SUPER impressive man. Very cool. Love the traditions like this. Nicely done sir.
WoW! This is my first time visit to your channel and I’m super impressed. I have always loved and respected the soldiers that guarded the tomb of the unknown soldier. I have liked and subscribed to your channel. Thank you and god bless you.