One of my favorite facts about the guards is that they wear no insignia of rank so that no one will ever outrank the Unknowns. It’s a sign of respect that I think is so special.
@@gundam124Bold statement, can you provide any sources for it? My research backs Nycco G's post although the relief commander/deputies do have insignia on their uniforms
There are four soldiers that have been buried in the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, one each for World War I, World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. However, the body buried on behalf of soldiers in Vietnam was later exhumed. DNA testing helped identify the body as Lt. Michael Joseph Blassie, and it was returned home. The crypt designated for the Vietnam War Unknown remains vacant. On September 17, 1999 (National POW/MIA Recognition Day) it was rededicated to honor all missing U.S. service members from the Vietnam War.
Doesn’t exhuming to DNA test go against the entire concept of the Tomb of the unknown soldier? ( It’d be something else if part of the testing was to begin a new practice of increasing the likelihood of getting them home, informing families. Not that there was a lack of effort) My question isn’t intended to be negatively critical, to be negative. Was trying to see if the testing was part of some sort of initiative. Edit: Thanks Tommy.
@@notsoberoveranalyzer8264 For the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for the Vietnam War, by May 1984, only one set of recovered American remains from Vietnam had not been fully identified. The Department of Defense and civilian partners continued working to identify remains recovered from Vietnam. Through these efforts, they reviewed evidence that suggested the Vietnam War Unknown was likely Air Force 1st Lt. Michael Joseph Blassie, a pilot who had been shot down in 1972. At the request of Blassie’s family, the Department of Defense exhumed the remains from the Vietnam Unknown’s crypt on May 14, 1998. Using DNA testing, scientists positively identified the remains as those of Blassie. In accordance with the wishes of his family, Blassie was reinterred at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri. The crypt designated for the Vietnam War Unknown remains vacant. On September 17, 1999 - National POW/MIA Recognition Day - it was rededicated to honor all missing U.S. service members from the Vietnam War. This is the official information from Arlington National Cemetery. They always knew with technology advancement, specifically the Vietnam Soldier, at some point would be able to be identified. Actually, the reason why those soldier was included in the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, is because President Carter was under tremendous pressure to recognize the Vietnam War. To this day, even though US history books touch on the Vietnam War, it is technically considered by the US government and US military as not as a war but as a US military police action. In the military during boot camp (yes, first hand knowledge by myself), they specially made a point to say that the US never lost a war. When asked what about Vietnam, the response was that the US military didn't lose the war because it was not our war. We sent troops (this so far is the last time the draft was used) to aid, but this was not the US's war with Vietnam. This was a war between the north and south. It's been quite a hot button and highly sensitive topic for decades about how the US teaches and acknowledges the war. Sorry this was such a long explanation.
even though we sent far more soldiers? carter to my memory said the reason the usa was involved was to prevent the spread of communism it sounds like we were heavily involved to the point that it became our war@@alyare
It is, for me, the fact that it's the *unknown* soldier. Not just recognize a fallen soldier because of who they were in life, or who they were related to. It's the soldier who died fighting in battle, anonymously. Maybe that's why it hits hard, and makes it more important that we have this continuing tribute. Sadly, in the last two hundred years, millions of American soldiers have lost their lives. But this particular tribute is for the ones whose remains were never recovered, or were never identified. Which makes it more important to recognize them in absentia. I'm really glad we have this standing respect and tradition. The fact that we can't trace their identity doesn't make their sacrifice any less.
All we know Is that they fought for our country. I'm glad we were able to honor them in the best way we could. They made the ultimate sacrifice and were unable to be reunited with their families who were waiting for them to come home, I can't imagine how that would feel.
In some of the WW1 cemeteries in France and Belgium, there are walls of names of soldiers whose bodies were never found. This is the idea behind the Unknown Soldier, he represents everyone but especially the lost ones. Relatives can pay respects and it might be their lost loved one.
Great message. Respectfully, as an FYI though, total US war dead in history is approximately 1.3 million people. So, the term "millions" is maybe not the most accurate, since it is only a single "million" and a few hundred thousand or put another way 13 hundred thousand. Not trying to take anything away from your message as I am a vet myself, just thought you may be interested in knowing the actual figure.
I am an American and I can't even imagine not respecting the men and women that fight and die for your country. That mentality is so ingrained in the U.S. and we are taught that from a very early age, so watching that woman climb over the barricade for a photo was just so appalling to me. Not only did she know better but there are signs all over the place with warnings...she completely disregarded the rules for personal gain, she disrespected all soldiers, dead or alive. We have so many freedoms in this country because of those men and women who stepped up and VOLUNTEERED to fight, the very least we can do is follow the rules when we visit those monuments.
In America, it is very common for a stranger say "Thank you for your service" to a man or woman wearing their fatigues (casual Army uniform, the camouflage one) or their formal uniforms (for special ceremonies). Because our country's military personnel are volunteers, we respect the heart of those who willingly leave their friends and family behind to go to the front lines and defend our country. Ever since I was a kid, I had a huge respect for our military, even though I don't have anyone in my family who has ever been in the military. Unfortunately, our country struggles with taking care of our veterans, and with PTSD being a commonplace condition among veterans who were deployed into war zones, we lose many veterans to suicide. We have organizations put into place to provide care and counseling to veterans with PTSD and injuries that may inhibit their civilian lifestyle, but they are not funded by the government. The most well known one is The Wounded Warrior Project, a nonprofit charity that provides resources and counseling to veterans.
@@schoolofknox1345 Do vets wear their fatigues or their ceremonial attire? I only thought that active duty soldiers did, but I could be wrong. I would only say "Thank you for your service" to someone who is in uniform. Otherwise, vets look like everyday civilians, so how would I know if they have served?
@@Kingdom_Of_Dreams Thanks for bringing awareness to some of the struggles vets face in the US. I think most of the time, a vet doesn’t intentionally draw too much attention to their status when in public. You might notice their vet status more because of specific tattoos, haircut, clothing with a military crest or other reference, or maybe even a specialty license plate on their vehicle. And some vets just “look” like they are vets. If you see enough of them, you begin to recognize their posture or bearing, the way they carry themselves, etc. But in general, unless I see an obvious reference to their service, like a clothing item or tattoo, or whatever, I don’t mention it when in public. As someone said, not everyone wants to be reminded.
@@USMC-dm3ws its is sad look to the future thier are still a few good young men and women like America we will fight and win just need to keep our chin up but i must say thanks to all out vets past present and future
@@USMC-dm3ws US Navy veteran here . I'll never forget rendering honors to the fallen sailors and marines entombed in the hull of USS Arizona as we sailed past the Monument in Pearl Harbor . Too many people haven't a clue when asked What happened on December 7th , 1941 ?
I have been to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier multiple times, and I can tell you it’s a very reverent experience. If you go with a calm and respectful demeanor, then you won’t have any issues with the guards. There is a lot of symbolism in the changing of the guard, so when that ceremony happens it is filled with a tremendous amount of reverence and respect, so they expect that same behavior from observers. The symbol 21 is the highest honor a soldier can obtain, and that symbolism is throughout the entire ceremony. I know they walk 21 steps along the mat, and I think at the change with every turn they take exactly 21 steps or walk for 21 seconds. This ceremony honestly reflects how important fallen soldiers are to Americans. I have family that has served in the military, so respect for military officers is something I have grown up knowing for years. It’s honestly palpable how much love and respect is felt for the serviceman in these ceremonies. I still cry whenever I watch a flag being folded over the casket of a fallen soldier too. There is so much symbolism within that ceremony as well that brings a person to tears.
There was an episode in the TV series 'West Wing". A dead vet was found on a park bench, he had Toby Ziegler's business card in his coat pocket. Toby had donated the coat to some charity. Toby got involved. Got a proper military burial for the man, found his brother and gave him the casket flag. At the end, the President's telling Toby something like "It was nice but what would we do if all vets demanded help?" Toby replied "We can only hope."
Those weapons aren't for show. They are fully functional. Each weapon inspection you see during a ceremony is a real inspection. Attacking the tomb or a tomb guard is like attacking any other military installation, they have full authorization to kill you.
@@Dmaster2k I can confirm they are loaded. Former Alpha Co Old Guard here (tomb is Echo). If I recall correctly, there's a similar set-up underground for practice , though I've never seen it. The day and time dictates the guard. Newer guys generally get the shit duty as far as inclement weather and late hours. The best of the best are what you see during peak hours large crowds.
The tomb isn't for just a single soldier. It is there for all the soldiers who gave everything for their country. Not just their lives but their identities, names and the memory of their existence. It is for all the men who rest in unmarked graves around the world never to come home even in death. It is for all the loved ones do not have anywhere else to mourn their father, son, brother or friend.
WW I was a turning point. Before then it was just the generals and other leaders who were honored. Barely mentioned soldiers. The slaughter of WW I left such a hole in the generations ... someone thought of the idea of the Unknown Soldier tomb. I think Britain did it first. When the tomb was unveiled to the public authorities thought maybe a few hundred people might line up to see. There were THOUSANDS.
I appreciate the maturity and respect shown by these two young men. I am a US Army Infantry combat veteran who has comrades buried in Arlington Cemetery. Their respect and interest is touching to me. I am sure these men would make stellar Soldiers if given the opportunity. May God bless them…
why is your symbol for your person shoiwng a country in distress? True wehave issues, yet distress is like an utter sign of unable to recover, that extreme measures must be immediately taken...
I was there as a child and again 4 years ago. It is an amazing, revered place, and you can feel the honor and respect there. You cannot believe how big the cemetery is, and the Tomb of the Unknown changing of the guard is something everyone should experience once in their lifetime. The rules these guards must abide by for the rest of their lives is amazing. You truly need to be dedicated to do this.
While you can lose your Badge at any time in your life (most likely an arrest of some kind), there are no rules that you must live by. There is no ban on smoking, drinking or swearing.
@@tommyodonnell9 There IS a restriction on swearing and fighting as that disgraces the uniform. They can never do those things for the rest of their life, or be stripped of the tomb guard pin.
@@Dmaster2k You referring to it as a pin makes it obvious that you fell for the internet "facts" that have been around for years. It is never called a "pin". It is the Tomb Guard Identification Badge. I can tell you with 100% certainty that you don't take an oath, nor are there bans on smoking, drinking and swearing.
There are a few places in the United States that are considered sacred military grounds besides the Tomb Of The Unknown Soldiers . Arlington Cemetery , The USS Arizona Memorial , and The Gettysburg Battleground for examples . Since Korea isn't too far from Hawaii , could Dimple do a reaction video of Pearl Harbor and the Arizona Memorial ? Love 💕 from a US Navy veteran .
I just want to point out that any national cemetery is sacred. My dad is buried at Ft Sam Houston. There's no noise except for murmured voices and nature. When we go to visit, I act like I'm in a library even if there is no one there.
@@bonagrad92 Nearly every town in America has a veteran's monument of some kind . Here in Spartanburg County SC there is one in Duncan Park and one in Cowpens .
I visited the Tomb of the Unknown a few years back, and it was a very sobering experience. I can't imagine never respecting those who have fought on my behalf.
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier represents all of our unidentified war dead who gave their lives in the service of this country. It's the only place where our lost ones are honored. That is why the military guard enforces the outward manners that indicate respect for the fallen soldiers.
The Tomb of the Unknowns ... represents not just the who are entombed there, but all the countless others who's lives were lost in war. "Here rests in honored glory an American soldier known but to God.” Not everyone is respectful of the solemnity, some just move in too close to get a better view. It's however in this day and age, that Tomb and all it represents is a prime target for terrorist. So those trained sentinels need to be prepared to defend that granite sarcophagus, and memorial
I actually went there last month with school and my dad specifically said not to mess around with them. It was super admirable because we went there in a snowstorm and they just kept marching.
Good on your school for taking you. The video doesn't exaggerate. They march 24/7 365. Even in snowstorms or hurricanes; I have never heard of an exception. Long after the cemetery has closed to the public, the sentinels still guard the tomb.
Most countries that fought with the Allies in the world wars have a tomb of the unknown soldier. Since many soldiers were not identified. It is guarded 24 hours a day. Now one walks on the tomb. We have one at the war memorial in Ottawa the capital of Canada. You should have them check out the Highway of Heroes from Trenton to Toronto coroner.
Hey DIMPLE! I'm calling you out on your very bad editing job of the cover photo for this video that introduces it into people's RUclips feed. The image that you show of the woman pointing a gun that the military member is grossly falsified. You took the photo of Patricia McCloskey pointing guns at trespassing protesters in her private neighborhood in St Louis Missouri in 2020. Missouri is very far away from the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier which is actually in Arlington Cemetery in Virginia. You are presenting that photo as fact.
@@WellBehavedForeigner I don't know what idea you're trying to get across with this reply. I'm telling the videos makers that they edited a picture to make it appear as fact. The picture is wildly false. Re-read what I wrote and you will see that there is nothing in there about anyone taking anyone's lives for granted.
Using Patricia McCloskey(the lady who used her 2nd Ammendment right to defend her home) in your picture of the video is a little dishonest. It looks like she is threatening the guard when in reality, she was never there waving a gun in a guard's face. Please don't photoshop things that aren't factual, it's misleading, disrespectful, and dishonest.
Indeed, it's straight-up clickbaiting and is the reason I will not give a Like to this video. I clicked on this specifically to see what happens when someone is fool enough to point a sidearm at a Guard, and no such footage is present here. I want my seven minutes back.
Patricia McCluskey was not guarding her home. She was threatening people on a sidewalk, a public sidewalk because they happen to be a different color than she was. She was so scared. She should’ve remained in her house.
These men are honored because they stood up when most wouldn't. They exhibited the same love of family and country that the millions of named veterans did, and gave the 'last full measure of devotion'. They deserve recognition as much as any war veteran alive or dead. "Greater love hath no man than he who puts himself between home and war's desolation."
I always cry when I see this because I know they have died on foreign soil and as well as others soldiers who bodies have never may it back home. All our soldiers are due the respect and honor when pass. The unknown are honor in death, they are never alone. We show the world how it's done.
First many thanks to Dimple for creating this video. Second, many thanks and my sincere respect and appreciation to my brother soldiers Jaeyoon and Minsoo for their kind words and sincerity. Though we served for different countries, the bond of serving joins us together. I served in the US Marines for ten years and another 12 in the US Army. While I was not posted in Korea many of my colleagues did a tour of service there. I hope for these two young veterans and for all those who serve, that the Korean people will cherish your sacrifice and your duty. As I am proud of my fellow US service members, I will say that I am proud of the service of Jaeyoon and Minsoo and for all those in Korea who serve to protect Korea. I wish you all peace, happiness and success always. With kind regards, Staff Sergeant G.W. Ames, Retired. 🇺🇸🇰🇷
As a navy veteran I agree thank you and peace, my grandfather served in Korea he said the greatest thing was when he was getting his cancer treatment and a Korean woman said thank you to him. She and her family were put on a helicopter and the soldier's got off for them she looked at him and said do you remember me and he started crying. He was a seabee in the navy, I miss him dearly, we serve because we love, some find that hard to believe but it's true. Corpsman for life❤
The DMZ soldiers yell in English and Korean at ppl when they're doing something they shouldn't at the observatory. It was actually fun watching ppl getting yelled at. Lol!
These men show great admiration for our military, they would be welcome to visit anytime. I'm a retired 22yr USAF vet and very thankful for the respect they shared in this video. A little extra context to help understand this video of the tomb. The manner in which the soldiers are speaking to the audience is not how our military normally speaks, but is required in this setting to enforce the rules.
I had the Privilege of working with Soldiers of the ROK and my experience with them is they are the Hardest most disciplined and physically capable Troops I’ve ever seen. You gentlemen should be proud of your Troops as they are absolutely the best most professional and dedicated Troops in every respect.
Really enjoyed watching this video. It showed two young men that have a deep well of respect for America and other cultures in general. That's something that I truly admire. I've never been to Korea, but I spent two weeks in China and Thailand last year. While there I never encountered any disrespect toward me or my country. After experiencing that I felt a great shame for my country and for many of the people that live here. Truly have a deep respect for other cultures!
There was a massive hurricane 30 years ago in that area of the country, and the Guard still completed their duties every day. Even in 30+ KPH winds and rain. They are probably our best trained soldiers in the entirety of the military.
Not only did they continue to guard, they had orders to suspend their duty and declined. This is a very honorable post and is really grueling, they also live off dudy time with strict rules. They have my highest respect.
The 'unknown' soldier represents *all* soldiers who died in service and have no graves, or were lost without trace. We have one in the UK too but because we have some 'special royal billionaires' to worship, I don't think anyone takes any notice of it.
They always keep their gun facing outward from the cemetery to defend the graves in Arlington cemetery. I had the pleasure of visiting the tomb and have had a solemn memory of the place ever since. It shows such devotion that I couldn't help but respect both the soldier guarding the tomb and the unknown soldiers.
Now if only we respected them once they came home missing limbs and with TBIs or PTSD. Our disabled veterans account for 11% of our homeless population. Maybe we should focus on them instead of all the pomp and circumstance.
Sergeants guarding the tomb are usually 6-8 years into service from what I know, unless they're an E-3 joiner who has a two year college degree before basic. But they'd still probably be 3-6 years in at minimum. So they're consummate professionals with plenty of experience. Hand picked from the top of the line soldiers. Very strong and skilled. With extremely diligent attitudes and honorable bearing. Truly an incredible role in the military.
Not sure where you heard this. I have never known a Sentinel who had a college degree of any kind before going to the Tomb. There is no minimum of how many years of service you must have before going to TUS. Typically you only have six NCOs (E-6 and E-5), two on each Relief. The Sergeant of the Guard is an E-7.
For all the soldiers who fought and died in service who were never given the decency of a proper burial. This tomb is for all of them in memory and spirit.
If civilians won't listen to what the tomb guards say, the guards have another friend that speaks much louder but says nothing at all. When that rifle they are carrying with the fixed bayonet on it comes into play it's amazing how fast people listen.
The statement was made... 'Aren't soldiers what citizens fear the most' Not in the US. The military's is limited in it's ability to operate on US soil. It's only under extreme circumstances, such as an invasion, or another large terrorist attack. They can help along with each States National Guard in humanitarian operations such as natural disasters. You don't see military vehicles patrolling the streets. Around a base yeah you may see some, but they're just going from place to place and that's it.
@@havsumora Having that experience as your only perspective, it would seem odd that we don't have soldiers policing the citizenry of the US. That's also a misconception held by many in the US, of a certain political and philosophical bent. Their perception, of the lack of the military engaging in policing efforts. That there are separate, varied and distinct police forces, Local State and Federal agencies, that are the only ones, with the mandate, and legal authority, outside of certain federal installations and circumstances, that have an arrest authority, and charged with the duty to uphold the law. That isn't so, for a significant proportion of other nations, where police and military are interchangeable
I was there once when some woman screamed in Arlington National Cemetery. Screaming and flipping the tombstones the middle finger. She was...escorted very firmly off the grounds. It caused some families to cry. I remember being shocked at the cruelty and the callousness. If you're angry at the government or the system, sure that's your right in America to be angry about something and be able to express it, but time and place is important and definitely not at the dead, innocent, or injured. Just leave those groups alone...😒
It makes sense how casually the military is perceived in Korea since military service is mandatory. In the US, anyone in the military has chosen to be there despite all the dangers they might face for the country
These men watched that program with Utmost respect and honor for those soldiers. You can see it in their posture while watching the program. God bless them, our soldiers and the Koreans.
I have heard former members of The Old Guard describe seeing ghosts around the tomb ! Remember the guards are there 24/7/365 !! Rain or shine. Snow storms, whatever. In the middle of the night literally no-one is around the tomb !!!!
I have family that have served our country. When I was in 8th grade I went to Washington DC with my class to learn about our history, monuments, etc after learning so much in school. One thing that we got to do was to lay a wreath on The Tomb of The Unknown Soldier. The changing of the guard ceremony is very intricate and every step, every movement in perfect sync. It's one of the biggest honors a soldier can have.
I mean no disrespect to the Queens Guard but I think those videos are actually funny, whereas these people getting yelled at for their disrespect is downright embarrassing. That is no way to behave during a somber ceremony honoring our fallen.
@@havsumora Americans acting like the dude who just came back from Afghanistan ect is a clown and then get clowned themselves will never not be funny . Funny looking costumes with a bear on top and inside
The tombs each represent as a whole those that lept into the howling dark and never came home. I feel like the idea is that this tomb is the gravestone for every father, brother or son that never came back. Everybody might argue over why they died, whose to blame or if it was needless or not, but the reverence transcends vengeance, and focuses on the man and maybe why he was prepared to die in the first place. What he was prepared to die for.
As an American from a military family I have a huge amount of respect for soldiers in the military. I think with me and the rest of the country we respect the soldiers but don't have a lot of love for the officers in leadership of the army we don't trust them to be truthful or necessarily honorable. We trust our soldiers, and their NCOs, not the leadership though
The reason why the Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier is so solemn and often fiercely protected has the same reason why you wouldn't mess with the Swiss Guards at the Vatican and also the Scottish Guards at the Buckingham Palace. They're doing their duty and if you encroach into the space they're in, that's a total shoot to kill without questions asked scenario as you've already been automatically been treated as a trespasser. However, the Tomb has a special place. As these soldiers that were honoured by the tomb had no name and some might even be from the enemy's faction, it's just a form of respect to the dead that had died fighting for their country and thus these nameless heroes deserves respect anyway they can even upon death. It's like how you would not like people desecrating your ancestors graves and also showing disrespect to the dead during their funeral. The place is somber enough that these dead guys are not even recognized thus it made sense to give them total full honours regardless where their nationality was from as these guys died as martyrs and heroes. That's why the guards take their jobs VERY seriously as these guys that died had fought for their honour, their country and if it wasn't for them, there won't be a stable America thus they'll give the respect to them in full and just hope the public will too.
The rifle carried by the Sentinel has a *very* sharp bayonet, is fully functional, and the Sentinel does have access to live rounds if it becomes necessary
I looked up Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the video they are watching popped up, and it is using that thumbnail for the video. So while still not cool, they are just showing themselves react to that video.
It's a photoshopped image of Patricia McCloskey. The woman who pointed her firearm and yelled at trespassing protesters marching through her property in a private neighborhood.
I think one difference is that in the U.S. there isn't any mandatory military service and no recent drafts. If there was, we may have a different view.
Dislike for the phony photoshopped thumbnail. You recolored Patricia McCloskey's top and flipped her into being left-handed. Sloppy. Phony. Unsubscribed.
I saw the ceremony in person, when I was 16. It's a pretty impressive event. Thankfully no one misbehaved during the ceremony like they did in those videos!
A sergeant in the US Army will have been in service for a minimum of 6 years. Though 3 years might be possible if you're lucky enough to enlist as a specialist.
You're absolutely right. I made E5 Sergeant just shy of hitting 6 years of service. The ROK Army promotion system works very differently. It's literally automatic promotion for them during their (2 or 3 years?) mandatory service. When they're promoted to Sergeant they only have a few months left in their service. This is from what I've seen working with KATUSAs while stationed in S. Korea.
They represent all of our 50 states and territories. The USA, are serious regarding respect of the lone unknown individual who gave up their life. This is not a place for levity.
It's a photoshopped image of Patricia McCloskey. The woman who pointed her firearm and yelled at trespassing protesters marching through her property in a private neighborhood.
The US has a strong sense of duty to respect soldiers, especially veterans, after the veterans of the Vietnam War, most of whom were drafted, came back to being called “baby killers” and being spat on because protestors were so disgusted with that war. It made coming back from a horrific war so much harder for the poor guys who were forced to fight. The pendulum has swung the other way now, and saying anything bad about the armed forces is almost taboo unless you’re criticizing the specific actions of a single bad person or unit.
You do not mess with a guard, particularly of the revered dead. Two things are critical in American culture. Respect for the individual (soldier and civilian) and the constitution. All else is to be ridiculed.
Our soldiers swear an oath to fight for the lives and liberty of the American people. When they make the ultimate sacrifice by laying down their lives, we honor them. Because war is so catastrophic we sometimes don’t know the names of everyone who died, this memorial represents those lost whose bodies we couldn’t bring back and give a proper burial. Respect should be given.
Of course the tomb is great because we honor soldiers who fight for our freedom here in America and especially if they are lost and unknown..thats the least we can do as the mat still be unknown but NOT ALONE
I like that the respect for soldiers almost seems universal. These guys understood immediately that this was an act that deserves reverence. I don't agree with the wars but I respect anyone willing to serve.
I went to see the changing of the guard and the silence was amazing. All you heard was the click of the shoes and the movement of the rifle. I cried the whole time. So solemn. Nobody was bad at that one 😊
There's video of a Sentinel giving instructions to a group of Cub/Boy Scouts for a wreath laying ceremony, so there is a 'softer' side to them but break the rules and they will call you out immediately.
I did not read through the comments but it needs to be pointed out that the guards did their patrol during one of the worst hurricanes several years ago with winds of around 80kph with heavy rain.
A year late but, I like the fact it's actually in a military cemetery but people think the guards can't do anything 😹 Not only is it federal property, it's also where countless veterans end up. You really think the guards won't protect their own?
My mom's best friend's son was one of the Guards. It's gruelling and a very respectable position. I love these videos. I think it's bridging gaps in cultures that we might have been ignorant to. The US makes the Korean military out to be brutally cruel I feel like. And every one of these videos the men seem to be so humble and kind. I've seen other channels do reaction videos with Korean women too and they appear to be so gentle and sweet. Definitely very different from the "strong independent woman" vibe they push on us women over here. We could learn a lot from their humility and grace I think.
You can tell these men are SOUTH Korean. One of them is as big as three Northerners, and it's all muscle! The guy on the right doesn't look as big as the guy on the left, but you can still tell that he's no wimp.
There are soldiers from all wars who sacrificed their lives but had no way to identify them when they were found. The tomb of the unknown soldier represents all unidentified and missing soldiers. There is no way of knowing if it was a private in the Army or a Sergeant in the Air Force or an officer in the Marines. But the honor guard is there to protect the remains and to honor all military personnel who could never be identified or found.
Another thing that we do for our soldiers in the U.S. is that we honor our dead soldiers, past and present, with a 21 Gun Salute. My dad was retired Army and he earned a Bronze medal during combat. The saddest thing was when he contracted Covid last year and passed away just before Christmas. At the funeral, the flag 🇺🇲 was draped reverently over his coffin, and when we got to the Veteran's Cemetary, he was given the 21 gun salute, trumpets 🎺 played Taps, and the soldiers rolled up the flag from his coffin so carefully and with great humility & honor, they kneeled before my mom and gave her the flag 🇺🇲. It was the most beautiful moment and it meant so much ❤Yes, the soldier does great things and is very brave, but so is the wife who takes care of the family all by herself until he returns home. And I was so proud of my mom at that moment.
Some people from foreign countries have described this as an example of the United States “militarism”. But nothing could be further from the truth. We just respect the men and women who served and died for us. Some left wing European countries don’t get that.
You should see the video on how the unknown soldiers were selected. You hear about the Tomb but you really don't realize the soldiers represent all the soldiers that were never found and rest in foreign soil. So that they too may never be forgotten.
Disrespecting service members is terrible and fairly rare here in the US. But disrespecting a soldier who gave up his life - and in the case of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier even his identity - is so appalling I can't even put it into words. That is something that SHOULD NOT be done. And in all honesty doing such a thing is not going to go over well with the other civilians and veterans visiting either - I wouldn't be surprised at all to see someone acting disrespectful get confronted by another visitor as soon as they were far enough away from the tomb to respectfully do so. It's astounding to me that we have to say people should respect those who died fighting under our flag.
I was at the Tomb when the Boston Marathon Bombing took place (am from MA). Understandably, people started to speak a little too loudly and, also understandably, the sentinel yelled at all of us.
My dad was in the 82nd Airborne for the Army, he recalls stories of his friends getting blown up in their humvees from IEDs, I can only imagine what that would have been like. He wears a simple metal bracelet with their names, rank and date of service on them as a tribute. To see people disrespect the fallen, more so the lost of the fallen, enrages me. Because I know what war does to people and how big of a sacrifice it is to volunteer for it. So I thank every service member, because it takes real men and women to risk their lives to save others.
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One of my favorite facts about the guards is that they wear no insignia of rank so that no one will ever outrank the Unknowns. It’s a sign of respect that I think is so special.
I served (U.S. Navy) and even watched documentaries about the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, but I did not know that, interesting! Thanks!!!
Well the Sgt does during changing of the guard.
No they still where they rank and insignia.
Wear
@@gundam124Bold statement, can you provide any sources for it? My research backs Nycco G's post although the relief commander/deputies do have insignia on their uniforms
My dad was a guard of the unknown solider. It's a lifetime honor.
Wow, congratulations. What an honor to have in your family.
For a lifetime the guards are not allowed to behave in a way the might bring dishonor to the uniform, ie drunkenness, fighting, and swearing.
You must be So Proud!
What an honor...
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There are four soldiers that have been buried in the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, one each for World War I, World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. However, the body buried on behalf of soldiers in Vietnam was later exhumed. DNA testing helped identify the body as Lt. Michael Joseph Blassie, and it was returned home. The crypt designated for the Vietnam War Unknown remains vacant. On September 17, 1999 (National POW/MIA Recognition Day) it was rededicated to honor all missing U.S. service members from the Vietnam War.
To clarify - only the WWI Unknown Soldier is in the Tomb. The others are in crypts, directly in front of the Tomb.
Doesn’t exhuming to DNA test go against the entire concept of the Tomb of the unknown soldier?
( It’d be something else if part of the testing was to begin a new practice of increasing the likelihood of getting them home, informing families. Not that there was a lack of effort)
My question isn’t intended to be negatively critical, to be negative. Was trying to see if the testing was part of some sort of initiative.
Edit: Thanks Tommy.
@@notsoberoveranalyzer8264 For the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for the Vietnam War, by May 1984, only one set of recovered American remains from Vietnam had not been fully identified.
The Department of Defense and civilian partners continued working to identify remains recovered from Vietnam. Through these efforts, they reviewed evidence that suggested the Vietnam War Unknown was likely Air Force 1st Lt. Michael Joseph Blassie, a pilot who had been shot down in 1972. At the request of Blassie’s family, the Department of Defense exhumed the remains from the Vietnam Unknown’s crypt on May 14, 1998. Using DNA testing, scientists positively identified the remains as those of Blassie. In accordance with the wishes of his family, Blassie was reinterred at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri. The crypt designated for the Vietnam War Unknown remains vacant. On September 17, 1999 - National POW/MIA Recognition Day - it was rededicated to honor all missing U.S. service members from the Vietnam War.
This is the official information from Arlington National Cemetery. They always knew with technology advancement, specifically the Vietnam Soldier, at some point would be able to be identified.
Actually, the reason why those soldier was included in the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, is because President Carter was under tremendous pressure to recognize the Vietnam War. To this day, even though US history books touch on the Vietnam War, it is technically considered by the US government and US military as not as a war but as a US military police action. In the military during boot camp (yes, first hand knowledge by myself), they specially made a point to say that the US never lost a war. When asked what about Vietnam, the response was that the US military didn't lose the war because it was not our war. We sent troops (this so far is the last time the draft was used) to aid, but this was not the US's war with Vietnam. This was a war between the north and south. It's been quite a hot button and highly sensitive topic for decades about how the US teaches and acknowledges the war.
Sorry this was such a long explanation.
@@alyare very very informative. Thank you very much
even though we sent far more soldiers?
carter to my memory said the reason the usa was involved was to prevent the spread of communism
it sounds like we were heavily involved to the point that it became our war@@alyare
It is, for me, the fact that it's the *unknown* soldier.
Not just recognize a fallen soldier because of who they were in life, or who they were related to. It's the soldier who died fighting in battle, anonymously. Maybe that's why it hits hard, and makes it more important that we have this continuing tribute. Sadly, in the last two hundred years, millions of American soldiers have lost their lives. But this particular tribute is for the ones whose remains were never recovered, or were never identified. Which makes it more important to recognize them in absentia. I'm really glad we have this standing respect and tradition. The fact that we can't trace their identity doesn't make their sacrifice any less.
to watch over our fallin brothers known only to God as they watched,fought and died for us
All we know Is that they fought for our country. I'm glad we were able to honor them in the best way we could. They made the ultimate sacrifice and were unable to be reunited with their families who were waiting for them to come home, I can't imagine how that would feel.
In some of the WW1 cemeteries in France and Belgium, there are walls of names of soldiers whose bodies were never found. This is the idea behind the Unknown Soldier, he represents everyone but especially the lost ones. Relatives can pay respects and it might be their lost loved one.
Beautifully stated, to all of yall.❤
Great message. Respectfully, as an FYI though, total US war dead in history is approximately 1.3 million people. So, the term "millions" is maybe not the most accurate, since it is only a single "million" and a few hundred thousand or put another way 13 hundred thousand. Not trying to take anything away from your message as I am a vet myself, just thought you may be interested in knowing the actual figure.
I am an American and I can't even imagine not respecting the men and women that fight and die for your country. That mentality is so ingrained in the U.S. and we are taught that from a very early age, so watching that woman climb over the barricade for a photo was just so appalling to me. Not only did she know better but there are signs all over the place with warnings...she completely disregarded the rules for personal gain, she disrespected all soldiers, dead or alive. We have so many freedoms in this country because of those men and women who stepped up and VOLUNTEERED to fight, the very least we can do is follow the rules when we visit those monuments.
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That is a new view. The way Vietnam vets were treated was abysmal.. so pleased it's changed
You guys take life for granted and you think I'm going to let you be a contagious filth on the earth without "going all in"?
Is there any doubt that people who take their own lives for granted don't take other people's lives for granted, and infect them with your regret?
Is there any doubt that you're unsuccessful soldiers because you're jealous, and that you're jealous because you're unsuccessful soldiers?
In America, it is very common for a stranger say "Thank you for your service" to a man or woman wearing their fatigues (casual Army uniform, the camouflage one) or their formal uniforms (for special ceremonies). Because our country's military personnel are volunteers, we respect the heart of those who willingly leave their friends and family behind to go to the front lines and defend our country. Ever since I was a kid, I had a huge respect for our military, even though I don't have anyone in my family who has ever been in the military. Unfortunately, our country struggles with taking care of our veterans, and with PTSD being a commonplace condition among veterans who were deployed into war zones, we lose many veterans to suicide. We have organizations put into place to provide care and counseling to veterans with PTSD and injuries that may inhibit their civilian lifestyle, but they are not funded by the government. The most well known one is The Wounded Warrior Project, a nonprofit charity that provides resources and counseling to veterans.
Is there any doubt that people who take their own lives for granted don't take other people's lives for granted, and infect them with your regret?
Some vets don't mind being thanked but some don't like it.
@@WellBehavedForeigner ESL?
@@schoolofknox1345 Do vets wear their fatigues or their ceremonial attire? I only thought that active duty soldiers did, but I could be wrong. I would only say "Thank you for your service" to someone who is in uniform. Otherwise, vets look like everyday civilians, so how would I know if they have served?
@@Kingdom_Of_Dreams Thanks for bringing awareness to some of the struggles vets face in the US. I think most of the time, a vet doesn’t intentionally draw too much attention to their status when in public. You might notice their vet status more because of specific tattoos, haircut, clothing with a military crest or other reference, or maybe even a specialty license plate on their vehicle. And some vets just “look” like they are vets. If you see enough of them, you begin to recognize their posture or bearing, the way they carry themselves, etc. But in general, unless I see an obvious reference to their service, like a clothing item or tattoo, or whatever, I don’t mention it when in public. As someone said, not everyone wants to be reminded.
These two young men really understand how important this symbol is for past, current and future servicemen! 🙏🏽
But not todays young Americans
@@jakedoe1302 sadly enough you’re not completely wrong my friend😢
@@USMC-dm3ws its is sad look to the future thier are still a few good young men and women like America we will fight and win just need to keep our chin up but i must say thanks to all out vets past present and future
@@jakedoe1302 yessir, main thing is to stop trying to rewrite history, both bad an good because a lot can be learned from both!
@@USMC-dm3ws US Navy veteran here . I'll never forget rendering honors to the fallen sailors and marines entombed in the hull of USS Arizona as we sailed past the Monument in Pearl Harbor . Too many people haven't a clue when asked What happened on December 7th , 1941 ?
I have been to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier multiple times, and I can tell you it’s a very reverent experience. If you go with a calm and respectful demeanor, then you won’t have any issues with the guards. There is a lot of symbolism in the changing of the guard, so when that ceremony happens it is filled with a tremendous amount of reverence and respect, so they expect that same behavior from observers. The symbol 21 is the highest honor a soldier can obtain, and that symbolism is throughout the entire ceremony. I know they walk 21 steps along the mat, and I think at the change with every turn they take exactly 21 steps or walk for 21 seconds. This ceremony honestly reflects how important fallen soldiers are to Americans.
I have family that has served in the military, so respect for military officers is something I have grown up knowing for years. It’s honestly palpable how much love and respect is felt for the serviceman in these ceremonies. I still cry whenever I watch a flag being folded over the casket of a fallen soldier too. There is so much symbolism within that ceremony as well that brings a person to tears.
There is no way most normal people would fear the soldiers. People who can't manage their behavior in a basic, decent way ruin the experience for all.
There was an episode in the TV series 'West Wing". A dead vet was found on a park bench, he had Toby Ziegler's business card in his coat pocket. Toby had donated the coat to some charity.
Toby got involved. Got a proper military burial for the man, found his brother and gave him the casket flag.
At the end, the President's telling Toby something like "It was nice but what would we do if all vets demanded help?" Toby replied "We can only hope."
I recommend looking up the process of being a guard. Every step contains heavy meaning.
Those weapons aren't for show. They are fully functional. Each weapon inspection you see during a ceremony is a real inspection. Attacking the tomb or a tomb guard is like attacking any other military installation, they have full authorization to kill you.
And how fucking disgusting and un-American is that.
The weapons are not loaded, the racking of the slide is simply an intimidation to get the trespasser to get back to where they belong.
@@Dmaster2k Everything Ive stated is accurate.
@@Dmaster2k They are loaded, as are the 1911 sidearm they carry. This is pretty easy to look up and verify.
@@Dmaster2k I can confirm they are loaded. Former Alpha Co Old Guard here (tomb is Echo). If I recall correctly, there's a similar set-up underground for practice , though I've never seen it. The day and time dictates the guard. Newer guys generally get the shit duty as far as inclement weather and late hours. The best of the best are what you see during peak hours large crowds.
The tomb isn't for just a single soldier. It is there for all the soldiers who gave everything for their country. Not just their lives but their identities, names and the memory of their existence. It is for all the men who rest in unmarked graves around the world never to come home even in death. It is for all the loved ones do not have anywhere else to mourn their father, son, brother or friend.
WW I was a turning point. Before then it was just the generals and other leaders who were honored. Barely mentioned soldiers. The slaughter of WW I left such a hole in the generations ... someone thought of the idea of the Unknown Soldier tomb.
I think Britain did it first. When the tomb was unveiled to the public authorities thought maybe a few hundred people might line up to see. There were THOUSANDS.
I appreciate the maturity and respect shown by these two young men. I am a US Army Infantry combat veteran who has comrades buried in Arlington Cemetery. Their respect and interest is touching to me.
I am sure these men would make stellar Soldiers if given the opportunity. May God bless them…
why is your symbol for your person shoiwng a country in distress? True wehave issues, yet distress is like an utter sign of unable to recover, that extreme measures must be immediately taken...
I was there as a child and again 4 years ago. It is an amazing, revered place, and you can feel the honor and respect there. You cannot believe how big the cemetery is, and the Tomb of the Unknown changing of the guard is something everyone should experience once in their lifetime. The rules these guards must abide by for the rest of their lives is amazing. You truly need to be dedicated to do this.
While you can lose your Badge at any time in your life (most likely an arrest of some kind), there are no rules that you must live by. There is no ban on smoking, drinking or swearing.
@@tommyodonnell9 There IS a restriction on swearing and fighting as that disgraces the uniform. They can never do those things for the rest of their life, or be stripped of the tomb guard pin.
@@Dmaster2k You referring to it as a pin makes it obvious that you fell for the internet "facts" that have been around for years. It is never called a "pin". It is the Tomb Guard Identification Badge. I can tell you with 100% certainty that you don't take an oath, nor are there bans on smoking, drinking and swearing.
@@tommyodonnell9 Were you a Guard, then? Because that is literally the only way to say "with 100% certainty" what they are or are not permitted to do.
@@FuelrIce You could say I spent some time there. 😉
Jaeyoon is probably the buffest Korean I've seen. Man has some guns
I agree!💪💪💪👍😊
Bestie check out wonho, he'll change your mind
Witcher shoulders. Yum.
The actual Korean Gigachad.
They should really watch the ceremony when they change shifts, it's pretty awsome
The silent one is even more impressive. All done by count without a word spoken.
There are a few places in the United States that are considered sacred military grounds besides the Tomb Of The Unknown Soldiers . Arlington Cemetery , The USS Arizona Memorial , and The Gettysburg Battleground for examples . Since Korea isn't too far from Hawaii , could Dimple do a reaction video of Pearl Harbor and the Arizona Memorial ? Love 💕 from a US Navy veteran .
I found Little Big Horn to be a profound experience too.
I just want to point out that any national cemetery is sacred. My dad is buried at Ft Sam Houston. There's no noise except for murmured voices and nature. When we go to visit, I act like I'm in a library even if there is no one there.
@@bonagrad92 Nearly every town in America has a veteran's monument of some kind . Here in Spartanburg County SC there is one in Duncan Park and one in Cowpens .
Korea is about 7,400 miles from Hawaii, so that "not too far" is maybe a bit of an underestimate. The reaction would be interesting.
Hawaii is just like halfway on the Pacific Ocean bruv, it's quite far even you're from Korea or Japan alike.
I visited the Tomb of the Unknown a few years back, and it was a very sobering experience. I can't imagine never respecting those who have fought on my behalf.
Same here. But I've never seen a video of the guards reacting to hooligans! That's some scary stuff! (3:23)
The Koreans are hard working and generally honest. They value family and are staunch fighters. We are lucky to have them as friends and allies.
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier represents all of our unidentified war dead who gave their lives in the service of this country. It's the only place where our lost ones are honored. That is why the military guard enforces the outward manners that indicate respect for the fallen soldiers.
The Tomb of the Unknowns ... represents not just the who are entombed there, but all the countless others who's lives were lost in war.
"Here rests in honored glory an American soldier known but to God.”
Not everyone is respectful of the solemnity, some just move in too close to get a better view. It's however in this day and age, that Tomb and all it represents is a prime target for terrorist. So those trained sentinels need to be prepared to defend that granite sarcophagus, and memorial
This could have been a better video if not for the misleading clickbait thumbnail. I really wish this channel would rise above that
The clickbait thumbnail is in extremely poor taste.
What's with the photoshopped thumbnail?
Soldiers aren't afraid of the citizens. They are citizens...
I actually went there last month with school and my dad specifically said not to mess around with them. It was super admirable because we went there in a snowstorm and they just kept marching.
Good on your school for taking you. The video doesn't exaggerate. They march 24/7 365. Even in snowstorms or hurricanes; I have never heard of an exception. Long after the cemetery has closed to the public, the sentinels still guard the tomb.
Most countries that fought with the Allies in the world wars have a tomb of the unknown soldier. Since many soldiers were not identified. It is guarded 24 hours a day. Now one walks on the tomb. We have one at the war memorial in Ottawa the capital of Canada. You should have them check out the Highway of Heroes from Trenton to Toronto coroner.
Hey DIMPLE! I'm calling you out on your very bad editing job of the cover photo for this video that introduces it into people's RUclips feed. The image that you show of the woman pointing a gun that the military member is grossly falsified. You took the photo of Patricia McCloskey pointing guns at trespassing protesters in her private neighborhood in St Louis Missouri in 2020. Missouri is very far away from the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier which is actually in Arlington Cemetery in Virginia. You are presenting that photo as fact.
I agree 100%
Is there any doubt that people who take their own lives for granted don't take other people's lives for granted, and infect them with your regret?
They are reacting to the video that features that title and thumbnail, still clickbait like, but it is that other channel created it.
@@WellBehavedForeigner I don't know what idea you're trying to get across with this reply. I'm telling the videos makers that they edited a picture to make it appear as fact. The picture is wildly false. Re-read what I wrote and you will see that there is nothing in there about anyone taking anyone's lives for granted.
@@cindycampbell3761 is there any doubt that you are assuming I have done a lot of thinking when I am not required to think at all in order to write?
Using Patricia McCloskey(the lady who used her 2nd Ammendment right to defend her home) in your picture of the video is a little dishonest. It looks like she is threatening the guard when in reality, she was never there waving a gun in a guard's face. Please don't photoshop things that aren't factual, it's misleading, disrespectful, and dishonest.
Indeed, it's straight-up clickbaiting and is the reason I will not give a Like to this video. I clicked on this specifically to see what happens when someone is fool enough to point a sidearm at a Guard, and no such footage is present here. I want my seven minutes back.
I down voted the video for that reason. That sort of dishonesty shouldn't be rewarded
Patricia McCluskey was not guarding her home. She was threatening people on a sidewalk, a public sidewalk because they happen to be a different color than she was. She was so scared. She should’ve remained in her house.
Yes for that fact I cannot give a like.☹️
These men are honored because they stood up when most wouldn't. They exhibited the same love of family and country that the millions of named veterans did, and gave the 'last full measure of devotion'. They deserve recognition as much as any war veteran alive or dead. "Greater love hath no man than he who puts himself between home and war's desolation."
I always cry when I see this because I know they have died on foreign soil and as well as others soldiers who bodies have never may it back home. All our soldiers are due the respect and honor when pass. The unknown are honor in death, they are never alone. We show the world how it's done.
First many thanks to Dimple for creating this video. Second, many thanks and my sincere respect and appreciation to my brother soldiers Jaeyoon and Minsoo for their kind words and sincerity. Though we served for different countries, the bond of serving joins us together. I served in the US Marines for ten years and another 12 in the US Army. While I was not posted in Korea many of my colleagues did a tour of service there. I hope for these two young veterans and for all those who serve, that the Korean people will cherish your sacrifice and your duty. As I am proud of my fellow US service members, I will say that I am proud of the service of Jaeyoon and Minsoo and for all those in Korea who serve to protect Korea. I wish you all peace, happiness and success always. With kind regards, Staff Sergeant G.W. Ames, Retired. 🇺🇸🇰🇷
Here's a red crayon my guy 🖍️🖍️🖍️ don't eat it all at once...
@@smokey6292 You can eat them yourself or put them some place else of your choice.
As a navy veteran I agree thank you and peace, my grandfather served in Korea he said the greatest thing was when he was getting his cancer treatment and a Korean woman said thank you to him. She and her family were put on a helicopter and the soldier's got off for them she looked at him and said do you remember me and he started crying. He was a seabee in the navy, I miss him dearly, we serve because we love, some find that hard to believe but it's true. Corpsman for life❤
The DMZ soldiers yell in English and Korean at ppl when they're doing something they shouldn't at the observatory. It was actually fun watching ppl getting yelled at. Lol!
These men show great admiration for our military, they would be welcome to visit anytime. I'm a retired 22yr USAF vet and very thankful for the respect they shared in this video. A little extra context to help understand this video of the tomb. The manner in which the soldiers are speaking to the audience is not how our military normally speaks, but is required in this setting to enforce the rules.
Quite correct - Tomb has a particular and unique SOP.
Surprising & Surreal asff 😂 That thumbnail click bait lol
I agree, that pick was a photoshop I'm sure. Pulling a gun there is the surest way to exit this world.
I had the Privilege of working with Soldiers of the ROK and my experience with them is they are the Hardest most disciplined and physically capable Troops I’ve ever seen. You gentlemen should be proud of your Troops as they are absolutely the best most professional and dedicated Troops in every respect.
Really enjoyed watching this video. It showed two young men that have a deep well of respect for America and other cultures in general. That's something that I truly admire. I've never been to Korea, but I spent two weeks in China and Thailand last year. While there I never encountered any disrespect toward me or my country. After experiencing that I felt a great shame for my country and for many of the people that live here.
Truly have a deep respect for other cultures!
You should try having some for your own.
There was a massive hurricane 30 years ago in that area of the country, and the Guard still completed their duties every day. Even in 30+ KPH winds and rain. They are probably our best trained soldiers in the entirety of the military.
Not only did they continue to guard, they had orders to suspend their duty and declined. This is a very honorable post and is really grueling, they also live off dudy time with strict rules. They have my highest respect.
The 'unknown' soldier represents *all* soldiers who died in service and have no graves, or were lost without trace.
We have one in the UK too but because we have some 'special royal billionaires' to worship, I don't think anyone takes any notice of it.
They always keep their gun facing outward from the cemetery to defend the graves in Arlington cemetery. I had the pleasure of visiting the tomb and have had a solemn memory of the place ever since. It shows such devotion that I couldn't help but respect both the soldier guarding the tomb and the unknown soldiers.
Now if only we respected them once they came home missing limbs and with TBIs or PTSD. Our disabled veterans account for 11% of our homeless population. Maybe we should focus on them instead of all the pomp and circumstance.
The Unknowns stand for all that sacrifice.
@@MargaretLeber I bet they'd rather have homes and healthcare.
No, they don't. Homeless lie about being veterans to get sympathy.
I went to the changing of the guard ceremony - I was in awe! Absolutely amazing.
Sergeants guarding the tomb are usually 6-8 years into service from what I know, unless they're an E-3 joiner who has a two year college degree before basic. But they'd still probably be 3-6 years in at minimum. So they're consummate professionals with plenty of experience. Hand picked from the top of the line soldiers. Very strong and skilled. With extremely diligent attitudes and honorable bearing. Truly an incredible role in the military.
Not sure where you heard this. I have never known a Sentinel who had a college degree of any kind before going to the Tomb. There is no minimum of how many years of service you must have before going to TUS. Typically you only have six NCOs (E-6 and E-5), two on each Relief. The Sergeant of the Guard is an E-7.
For all the soldiers who fought and died in service who were never given the decency of a proper burial. This tomb is for all of them in memory and spirit.
If civilians won't listen to what the tomb guards say, the guards have another friend that speaks much louder but says nothing at all. When that rifle they are carrying with the fixed bayonet on it comes into play it's amazing how fast people listen.
lmaooo another friend that speaks much louder ahaha
At least they’re honest about being afraid of the soldiers who guard the tomb of the unknown soldier. I respect their honesty.
The statement was made...
'Aren't soldiers what citizens fear the most'
Not in the US.
The military's is limited in it's ability to operate on US soil.
It's only under extreme circumstances, such as an invasion, or another large terrorist attack. They can help along with each States National Guard in humanitarian operations such as natural disasters.
You don't see military vehicles patrolling the streets. Around a base yeah you may see some, but they're just going from place to place and that's it.
"Aren't the citizens what the soldiers are afraid of the most?". They're talking about South Korea where citizens demand/petition can put you in jail.
Mixing up cops and soldiers? The only soldiers we're afraid of are the ones who've gone postal.
@@havsumora
Having that experience as your only perspective, it would seem odd that we don't have soldiers policing the citizenry of the US.
That's also a misconception held by many in the US, of a certain political and philosophical bent. Their perception, of the lack of the military engaging in policing efforts. That there are separate, varied and distinct police forces, Local State and Federal agencies, that are the only ones, with the mandate, and legal authority, outside of certain federal installations and circumstances, that have an arrest authority, and charged with the duty to uphold the law. That isn't so, for a significant proportion of other nations, where police and military are interchangeable
It makes me so proud to see that these guys can see how much we love our soldiers and country!!!!
I was there once when some woman screamed in Arlington National Cemetery. Screaming and flipping the tombstones the middle finger. She was...escorted very firmly off the grounds. It caused some families to cry. I remember being shocked at the cruelty and the callousness. If you're angry at the government or the system, sure that's your right in America to be angry about something and be able to express it, but time and place is important and definitely not at the dead, innocent, or injured. Just leave those groups alone...😒
It makes sense how casually the military is perceived in Korea since military service is mandatory. In the US, anyone in the military has chosen to be there despite all the dangers they might face for the country
I wished they would have shown the changing of the guard part . It's so cool.
These men watched that program with Utmost respect and honor for those soldiers. You can see it in their posture while watching the program. God bless them, our soldiers and the Koreans.
I have heard former members of The Old Guard describe seeing ghosts around the tomb ! Remember the guards are there 24/7/365 !! Rain or shine. Snow storms, whatever. In the middle of the night literally no-one is around the tomb !!!!
I have family that have served our country. When I was in 8th grade I went to Washington DC with my class to learn about our history, monuments, etc after learning so much in school. One thing that we got to do was to lay a wreath on The Tomb of The Unknown Soldier. The changing of the guard ceremony is very intricate and every step, every movement in perfect sync. It's one of the biggest honors a soldier can have.
Make them react to "The Queens guard" from Great Britian? They are intense
I mean no disrespect to the Queens Guard but I think those videos are actually funny, whereas these people getting yelled at for their disrespect is downright embarrassing. That is no way to behave during a somber ceremony honoring our fallen.
@@havsumora Americans acting like the dude who just came back from Afghanistan ect is a clown and then get clowned themselves will never not be funny .
Funny looking costumes with a bear on top and inside
The tombs each represent as a whole those that lept into the howling dark and never came home.
I feel like the idea is that this tomb is the gravestone for every father, brother or son that never came back.
Everybody might argue over why they died, whose to blame or if it was needless or not, but the reverence transcends vengeance, and focuses on the man and maybe why he was prepared to die in the first place. What he was prepared to die for.
Like the channel, but the clickbait thumbnail I don't agree with. You cut a photo of Mrs. McClosky out to point at a U.S. soldier... cheap
The thumbnail is from the actual RUclips video, not Dimple. I agree it is tasteless, that is RUclips.
As an American from a military family I have a huge amount of respect for soldiers in the military. I think with me and the rest of the country we respect the soldiers but don't have a lot of love for the officers in leadership of the army we don't trust them to be truthful or necessarily honorable. We trust our soldiers, and their NCOs, not the leadership though
The reason why the Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier is so solemn and often fiercely protected has the same reason why you wouldn't mess with the Swiss Guards at the Vatican and also the Scottish Guards at the Buckingham Palace. They're doing their duty and if you encroach into the space they're in, that's a total shoot to kill without questions asked scenario as you've already been automatically been treated as a trespasser.
However, the Tomb has a special place.
As these soldiers that were honoured by the tomb had no name and some might even be from the enemy's faction, it's just a form of respect to the dead that had died fighting for their country and thus these nameless heroes deserves respect anyway they can even upon death. It's like how you would not like people desecrating your ancestors graves and also showing disrespect to the dead during their funeral. The place is somber enough that these dead guys are not even recognized thus it made sense to give them total full honours regardless where their nationality was from as these guys died as martyrs and heroes.
That's why the guards take their jobs VERY seriously as these guys that died had fought for their honour, their country and if it wasn't for them, there won't be a stable America thus they'll give the respect to them in full and just hope the public will too.
The rifle carried by the Sentinel has a *very* sharp bayonet, is fully functional, and the Sentinel does have access to live rounds if it becomes necessary
It would be interesting to watch them react to military dogs
The tomb of the unknown soldier is to honor all the soldiers that did not return home to be buried plus the ones that they donthave an identity for.
The thumbnail is really unnecessary. No need to make people of a country seem worse than they are. Please change it.
I looked up Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the video they are watching popped up, and it is using that thumbnail for the video. So while still not cool, they are just showing themselves react to that video.
Worse than they are? It's not like it didn't actually happen, right?
I think everyone knows about clickbait and how to spot it by now
The thumbnail is hilarious XD gotta admit
Look I’m an American and I’ll admit we got some batshit wackos in this country. That are *armed.* I don’t think the thumbnail is unwarranted
@lillily4655 Well there are 331 million of us and we are culturally diverse. So yeah, there are all kinds.
That is American Hallowed Ground.... You do not NEVER disrespect those who have fallen in order to ensure the success of Our Great Republic!
Being a soldier doesn´t automatically make you a great person
Being a soldier means he/she is risking his/hers own life for those who are sleeping tight every night at home.
No, it doesn't. But not many will wear a uniform and die for you.
Marines are the definition of "fuck around and find out"
Where do you see Marines?
Click bait thumbnail. Where was the woman who was pointing a handgun at the guard? If that had been real, she'd likely be shot dead.
It's a photoshopped image of Patricia McCloskey. The woman who pointed her firearm and yelled at trespassing protesters marching through her property in a private neighborhood.
@@brijitglapion4577 and she was not even that close to them.
I think one difference is that in the U.S. there isn't any mandatory military service and no recent drafts. If there was, we may have a different view.
Dislike for the phony photoshopped thumbnail. You recolored Patricia McCloskey's top and flipped her into being left-handed.
Sloppy.
Phony.
Unsubscribed.
I saw the ceremony in person, when I was 16. It's a pretty impressive event. Thankfully no one misbehaved during the ceremony like they did in those videos!
A sergeant in the US Army will have been in service for a minimum of 6 years. Though 3 years might be possible if you're lucky enough to enlist as a specialist.
Is there any doubt that you're unsuccessful soldiers because you're jealous, and that you're jealous because you're unsuccessful soldiers?
Is there any doubt that people who take their own lives for granted don't take other people's lives for granted, and infect them with your regret?
@@WellBehavedForeigner Sheesh, learn English before you address me.
@@Silhouex say the letters of your name
You're absolutely right. I made E5 Sergeant just shy of hitting 6 years of service. The ROK Army promotion system works very differently. It's literally automatic promotion for them during their (2 or 3 years?) mandatory service. When they're promoted to Sergeant they only have a few months left in their service. This is from what I've seen working with KATUSAs while stationed in S. Korea.
They represent all of our 50 states and territories. The USA, are serious regarding respect of the lone unknown individual who gave up their life. This is not a place for levity.
Where is the video of lady point gun at guard?
It's a photoshopped image of Patricia McCloskey. The woman who pointed her firearm and yelled at trespassing protesters marching through her property in a private neighborhood.
The US has a strong sense of duty to respect soldiers, especially veterans, after the veterans of the Vietnam War, most of whom were drafted, came back to being called “baby killers” and being spat on because protestors were so disgusted with that war. It made coming back from a horrific war so much harder for the poor guys who were forced to fight.
The pendulum has swung the other way now, and saying anything bad about the armed forces is almost taboo unless you’re criticizing the specific actions of a single bad person or unit.
You do not mess with a guard, particularly of the revered dead. Two things are critical in American culture. Respect for the individual (soldier and civilian) and the constitution. All else is to be ridiculed.
Literally everything is ok to ridicule in the US, especially soldiers and civilians - thats kind of the main point of the bill of rights...
Our soldiers swear an oath to fight for the lives and liberty of the American people. When they make the ultimate sacrifice by laying down their lives, we honor them. Because war is so catastrophic we sometimes don’t know the names of everyone who died, this memorial represents those lost whose bodies we couldn’t bring back and give a proper burial. Respect should be given.
As a combat veteran I can promise both of you young gentlemen that the general public does not respect soldiers like you think they do
They do in my part of the country.
The couple times i have gone have been amazing. Being in the middle of a large metropolitan area but in sheer silence and respect. It speaks volumes.
Nice clickbait thumbnail, Dimple.
_I thought you were better than this._
As a military brat, it amused me that they consider parade ground vocalization as "yelling." 😂😂
Too bad we can't put these guards on the southern border.
Of course the tomb is great because we honor soldiers who fight for our freedom here in America and especially if they are lost and unknown..thats the least we can do as the mat still be unknown but NOT ALONE
Shame on you for using the click-bate image of the woman pointing a pistol. I'm un subscribing now.
They didn’t do it. It was another person that used the crazy woman for this video.
And they are reacting to the video so don’t be so judgmental
I like that the respect for soldiers almost seems universal. These guys understood immediately that this was an act that deserves reverence. I don't agree with the wars but I respect anyone willing to serve.
I went to see the changing of the guard and the silence was amazing. All you heard was the click of the shoes and the movement of the rifle. I cried the whole time. So solemn. Nobody was bad at that one 😊
There's video of a Sentinel giving instructions to a group of Cub/Boy Scouts for a wreath laying ceremony, so there is a 'softer' side to them but break the rules and they will call you out immediately.
I did not read through the comments but it needs to be pointed out that the guards did their patrol during one of the worst hurricanes several years ago with winds of around 80kph with heavy rain.
A year late but, I like the fact it's actually in a military cemetery but people think the guards can't do anything 😹 Not only is it federal property, it's also where countless veterans end up. You really think the guards won't protect their own?
My mom's best friend's son was one of the Guards. It's gruelling and a very respectable position. I love these videos. I think it's bridging gaps in cultures that we might have been ignorant to. The US makes the Korean military out to be brutally cruel I feel like. And every one of these videos the men seem to be so humble and kind. I've seen other channels do reaction videos with Korean women too and they appear to be so gentle and sweet. Definitely very different from the "strong independent woman" vibe they push on us women over here. We could learn a lot from their humility and grace I think.
Awesome video!
Thank you!
They gave everything... thier effort, Their life, And even their personal identity, So that the remainder of us could be free.... It deserves respect!
You can tell these men are SOUTH Korean. One of them is as big as three Northerners, and it's all muscle! The guy on the right doesn't look as big as the guy on the left, but you can still tell that he's no wimp.
There are soldiers from all wars who sacrificed their lives but had no way to identify them when they were found. The tomb of the unknown soldier represents all unidentified and missing soldiers. There is no way of knowing if it was a private in the Army or a Sergeant in the Air Force or an officer in the Marines. But the honor guard is there to protect the remains and to honor all military personnel who could never be identified or found.
This is why America is a superpower.... enough said
Another thing that we do for our soldiers in the U.S. is that we honor our dead soldiers, past and present, with a 21 Gun Salute. My dad was retired Army and he earned a Bronze medal during combat. The saddest thing was when he contracted Covid last year and passed away just before Christmas. At the funeral, the flag 🇺🇲 was draped reverently over his coffin, and when we got to the Veteran's Cemetary, he was given the 21 gun salute, trumpets 🎺 played Taps, and the soldiers rolled up the flag from his coffin so carefully and with great humility & honor, they kneeled before my mom and gave her the flag 🇺🇲. It was the most beautiful moment and it meant so much ❤Yes, the soldier does great things and is very brave, but so is the wife who takes care of the family all by herself until he returns home. And I was so proud of my mom at that moment.
Some people from foreign countries have described this as an example of the United States “militarism”. But nothing could be further from the truth. We just respect the men and women who served and died for us. Some left wing European countries don’t get that.
Being there in person is a different experience. RESPECT!!
You should see the video on how the unknown soldiers were selected. You hear about the Tomb but you really don't realize the soldiers represent all the soldiers that were never found and rest in foreign soil. So that they too may never be forgotten.
Disrespecting service members is terrible and fairly rare here in the US. But disrespecting a soldier who gave up his life - and in the case of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier even his identity - is so appalling I can't even put it into words. That is something that SHOULD NOT be done. And in all honesty doing such a thing is not going to go over well with the other civilians and veterans visiting either - I wouldn't be surprised at all to see someone acting disrespectful get confronted by another visitor as soon as they were far enough away from the tomb to respectfully do so. It's astounding to me that we have to say people should respect those who died fighting under our flag.
I was at the Tomb when the Boston Marathon Bombing took place (am from MA). Understandably, people started to speak a little too loudly and, also understandably, the sentinel yelled at all of us.
i think one of the things that is forgotten is that in America we do not have a requirement to join for a period of time. We do all of it voluntarily,
My dad was in the 82nd Airborne for the Army, he recalls stories of his friends getting blown up in their humvees from IEDs, I can only imagine what that would have been like. He wears a simple metal bracelet with their names, rank and date of service on them as a tribute. To see people disrespect the fallen, more so the lost of the fallen, enrages me. Because I know what war does to people and how big of a sacrifice it is to volunteer for it. So I thank every service member, because it takes real men and women to risk their lives to save others.