This comment was edited due to my poor choice of wording and because some people are real snowflakes who can't help but reply P. S The soldiers in the video had my utmost respect from the very beginning
I served in the guard in 1967. I’m now 77 years old. This young lady will carry the pride of serving for the rest of her life. After 56 years I still get together with my fellow guardsmen.
O My Very Word A new perspective indeed. May all Americans share your pride and hers. With tears streaming, Deepest Gratitude for your amazing service, Sir.
Thank you for your service. I have question for you. I am trying to pin down the year they placed the guards and rails up. Do you remember the year. I think it was in the mid 70s. Guests used to be able to get close to the tomb and guard because there was no barriers.
So for those who don't know the concept of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, it is not just a US thing. It is dedicated to the services of not just an unknown soldier but to all soldiers who have sacrificed their lives for war, and several countries have these for different wars like Argentina for their war for independence or Russia for the Soviet soldiers killed during WWII. In the case of the US, it's for WWI, WWII, Korean War, and previously Vietnam War (the Vietnam remains were identified). Each time an unknown is sent to Arlington, the president presides over their funerals, awarding them the Medal of Honor Why is it guarded? Because these missing or unknown soldiers not only gave their lives, but also their identities to protect these freedoms.
It's the same everywhere, at El Alamein (the two flags) in Egypt, 300 km West of Alexandria on the Mediterranean coast, there is a cemetery dedicated to the fallen of WW2 with their tombs and also dedicated to the unknown soldier. There is chapel, a small mosque and a temple, the place is also guarded like most cemeteries are. It's in the middle of the desert and quite inspiring. BTW, it is France around 1801, under Napoleon that started honoring the unknown fallen. The first tomb of the unknown soldier is in Paris. It was followed in England in 1920 after WW1 by a British chaplain who served in France.
In Westminster abbey in Britain we have the tomb of an unknown British warrior, buried amongst our monarchs. Letters are engraved onto the stone and inflated with the brass from melted-down shell and ammunition casings. The message on the grave always brings a tear to my eye.
@@tommyodonnell9 they actually do, my brothers friend is a sentinel. It's the other way around, new military personal volunteer more then experienced personal does.
@@mrbubz6942 Yes, you have young PFCs new to the Army. But you also have E-4s to E-6s on each Relief. Not unusual to have some combat experience, too. I am glad for your brother's friend - but I speak from first hand knowledge.
@@n-s-a7113 it’s a respect thing, the corpse they found to represent all fallen in military combat was a man that had no dog tags or ranking, therefore out of respect for the men and women who have fallen without a name or rank they are given the respects of soldiers that lack rank to not outrank or disrespect the fallen soldier and it’s symbolic representation
@@lonewolfbob3936 they would... But they would also be higher had they survived and given medals. But since they died, so... They honor them by not showing rank
The tomb of the unknown and those who stand watch over it are one of the best things our military has. Says, to me, that even though you are unknown now, by friends, family, or comrades, you will still not be forgotten and instead always watched over.
I could rant for days about the inefficiency of the VA and the of the over bloated unaccounted defense spending. But yes it is a truly righteous ceremony that honors the fallen.
The Unknown Soldier: No more or less deserving than another fallen hero, but is the most honoured, respected, and guarded individual to have ever lived.
For the people wondering about the rifle: No, the M14 rifles used by the Old Guard (3rd Infantry Regiment) are NOT loaded with live rounds. Before inspection, each rifle is meticulously dis-assembled, cleaned, and properly re-assembled and polished to remove any rust, debris or markings on the rifle It’s fascinating to observe the pure level of formality in an event like this. Sure, the more efficient thing to do would be to just hand over the rifle. But the fact that these actions are so ingrained in them, that they maintain them without fail every time is true dedication.
In Canadian firearms safety school, inspecting the bore is the final process. There's a misconception that you never look down the bore, but like you said, once a gun has been meticulously inspected so that there is absolutely zero chance of a live round being in the gun, you can safely inspect the bore. This is done to check for obstructions that may be too far down the barrel to view from the breach. The acronym we have is PROVE P- Point the firearm in the safest direction available R- Remove all ammunition O - Observe the chamber V - Verify feeding path E - Examine the bore It's also highlighted for us that even if somebody else follows those steps, you must also always do it for yourself. You need to PROVE that it's safe.
If you listen closely theres a beat on 72 bpm where they follow. (You can listen the beat when they walk, each step is a beat)... when they start marching or join the march, you always begin with the left foot.
Notice all the marks on the ground indicating this has been done exactly this way thousands of times before, the dedication and prowess of these people is inhuman
Each and every single tiny movement is perfect. Perfectly rehearsed over and over and over. Every single movement of head, hands, weapon, feet, everything. The honor to become a Sentinel is so highly revered, so highly solemn. The men and women who take on this roll do so to honor those unknown soldiers who fell in battle. They do it with the utmost respect for anyone who lays there. No matter which side, no matter which battle or which war. They do it to honor them. They do it with such dedication and respect. They truly care about those fallen soldiers. It's an honor that they have to earn. And they do it with such respect and dignity. Thank you SSG Hanks for your two years serving in this incredible role. And all your time serving your country and fellow human.
The gun inspections are always funny to me because even though I know they’re glancing at different things every-time besides the glove swipes it all looks redundant.
@@Oswaldo_Godoy in older times the exact sequence of a changing of the guard like this also served a security purpose. If you did not perform the actions exactly right the Luther guard knEw you where fake.
It's rust from the metal on the shoes. Years, literally decades of it. In a way, it's like every soldier who has walked that post, is there still. Like the Unknown Soldier, there is a piece of all of them who serve, left behind.
In the eyes of us who wear the uniform and stand to protect. There are no “male” or “female” sentinels. There are only Sentinels that stand and protect the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers. Period.
@@MalleeMate I think it's because female sentinels are less common, so that might make the video seem more interesting, on top of it being their last walk.
There is no respect in giving up the features that make you unique and human to act as a robotoid "sentinel" for a symbolic tomb of what is probably a dead Pharoah.
I had the honor of actually being present to see this back in the 90's It was very humbling to watch and made me even more proud to be a Veteran myself.
They go through rigorous training that has a 90% failure rate. One mistake on any of the practical tests and only a few tiny errors on the written exams, and you're out of there. At least 40 pages of information have to be memorized verbatim. Uniforms have to be maintained and cared for at all times. The marching is even precisely timed. The decision to volunteer for this position is never, ever to be made or considered lightly without knowing what they're getting into first.
I bet his young lady’s folks are so dam proud of her, this footage will be something that her family in the future will be in awe of. I don’t know you but I’m so proud of the person you are and the job you do because this is more than just a job 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Of having the opportunity and pleasure of traveling to several countries, I was asked , what is the most profound sight that had made a lasting impression on me . I replied , WITHOUT A DOUBT IT WAS CHANGING OF THE GUARD AT THE TOMB OF THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER. STILL BRINGS TEARS AND FILLS MY HEART. TO ALL OF YOU, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND EXPERTISE. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ DRB
I like the fact that sentinels have walked on that same pattern for so many years that the ground has worn out. That is dedication and respect at it's finest.
@@saab35draken39 I would've loved for a mat-changing ceremony, where they systematically roll up the mat and place a new one. Though, I don't know exactly the implications that would convey...
When my folks and I went, some dude thought it’d be a good idea to throw his shirt down inside the area. He got rebuked. Meanwhile, a group of elderly veterans had arrived for the changing of the guard and one of them asked his nurse to help his stand from his wheelchair so he could show respect. There’s just something about a place like Arlington’s Tomb of the Unknown and the sentinels who guard it that demands respect- and not just respect for the dead.
Paxus Jr. The guard stepped off the mat and yelled at him to remove his clothing from where he tossed it. When he only moved it a little bit, the guard yelled “all the way off of there!”
I went to Arlington National Cemetery in the 8th grade. Before we got to the tomb our guide explained what is considered acceptable and not and I just remember feeling so anxious (not quite the word im thinking of) that I would screw up. My family has been involved in one branch or another since the boat docked, and I didn't want to be deemed disrespectful. We also bumped into a funeral, the guide saluted and ordered us to take 21 steps back. It sounds weird (since its a cemetery) but that was probably one of my favorite parts of that week. So much history, the guide didn't mind the billions of questions, and overall it seemed very peaceful and pretty.
@@Karen-pk3uv I love that you appreciated the way they treated you. They aren't being disrespectful to anyone who is respectful of the unknown soldier's graves they are guarding. To all of the disrespectful people on this thread, you need to stop. The people who are entered here have served this country (USA), they have no political affiliation. They are those who laid down their life for everyone else. Please show them the respect that they deserve, that they earned. PLEASE, I beg of you to show respect for yourself and others.🎖️
I remember watching this in person as a 10 y/o back in the 70's. Even at that young age I was in awe at the precision and accuracy these Sentinels had. Later finding out the discipline and lifelong dedication these remarkable service men and women give is nothing short of legendary.
As a brit navy boy retired I watched this with tears in my eyes. aged 63 retired now though, I vidsited this place during a trip to the states in th 80s on HMS yarmouth. total respect soldiers what a beautiful show of respect to the worls fallen heroes. godspeed hope this goes on forever its beautiful semper fi.
Imagine if you were told that you would go into battle, die , and then be found with no name yet still be possibly the most respected soldier ever to exist in American history to the point where it takes years of training to be a guard at your coffin( which has become a key part of visiting Washington D.C.).
rach d yes the Tomb of the Unkown is for soldiers who can’t be identified. Many times dog tags are lost or destroyed. Then the body may also be partially destroyed, making it impossible to identify from uniform alone. I’m not sure about the American version, but I think (based on the Filipino one, which is based on this one) that there are even foreign soldiers buried here. Anybody that fought alongside the Americans but ended up in their hands when the war ended. French, British, etc.
TTOTUS exist in several countries, It is not just "American history" (the American tomb wasn't even the first one built) Also, it might be a German soldier they are guarding, possible even a friendly coward, traitor or a spy. The memorial is to commemorate _all_ fallen soldiers, on both sides, and without prejudice.
If I were a soldier given the information you mentioned, it would be hard for me to envision and understand, and I'd pray everybody had a name (identity) whether dead or alive, and that war would be no more.
Snooby66 it’s not. It’s for an American soldier only. They have heads of states from other nations bestow their highest military honours on each other’s TOTFS. Britain was the first country to have a TOTFS. The US followed and added 3 more for the 3 added wars they’ve seen (WW2, Korea & Vietnam)
Electric Cosmo what the fuck is your problem your comment is invalid how would you feel if someone commented this on your comment asshole stop being such a dick head
Would that all soldiers, fallen and still standing, be treated with the same respect. Thank you all for your services and sacrifices. Young lady, thank you.
Not just everyday.....but all day. It has been guarded 24 hours a day, non-stop. Supposedly, when Hurricane Sandy hit, the guards were told that they could cease the guard, but they refused and guarded the Tomb throughout the storm without ceasing. I've seen videos and pictures of the guards during incredible storms where they are getting absolutely drenched. Imagine guarding throughout a super storm at 4 am.
Please forgive me but I'm a civilian and I have questions. What's with the gun? why is he, looking her over and why guard a tomb that's encased in concrete? 🇨🇦🕊
I am a retired Marine officer and the father of six daughters. I can only imagine the pride her father felt while watching this. It is so beautiful it brings me to tears and she isn’t even my daughter. What a profound honor.
The Tomb Guard marches exactly 21 steps down the black mat behind the Tomb, turns, faces east for 21 seconds, turns and faces north for 21 seconds, then takes 21 steps down the mat and repeats the process.
@@q_asi5397 It's from a naval tradition of firing a 7 gun salute three times. That comes from two things: To signify to the enemy you got your dead off the battlefield and that they are properly cared for, and the naval time to show no hostile intent by firing out to open sea until all ammunition was spent.
Let’s go over the controls. Use the right analog stick to look around... good. Now use the left analog stick to move forward, back, left and right. Now ur getting it... now move to the highlighted area to continue your training.
With no disrespect, but i think if we can all treat the livings with a tenth of the respect shown for fallen men and women, there will be less fallen...
@Fremen which policy has ever been made with certainty of its intended outcome? Why do we hv soliders if the intention is to prevent conflict? Why have law enforcement if it cannot guarantee zero crime rates? Why procreate if you do not know if you child is going to lead a blissful life? I am confused at your posit!
Oh wow really? No shit Sherlock. Yeah if everyone got along everyone would get along. But OBVIOUSLY not everyone’s gonna act like these highly trained and fine tuned sentinels. And not everyone DESERVES this level of respect like the soldiers in that tomb do. Just saying no disrespect doesn’t make it fine to disrespect someone or something.
LuckyDoge Requiem some people just don’t feel the same sense of patriotism towards the nation. Personally I don’t. Not everyone has to be patriotic to any nation ya know, so no, he isn’t heartless
Gabriel Pedre and maybe it isn’t patriotism making people cry. Maybe because of the plain reason is because there are dead people there or because it’s actually a good view enough to make someone cry. Like a beautiful sunset.
4:31 "For the last time, Staff Sargent Hanks, post." Man that hit me in the feels. Just watched a video that says 90% of people who volunteer to become a Sentinel can't do it. Knowing that, hearing "for the last time" is heartbreaking. Never forget the unknown soldiers and never forget the Sentinel's who guard them.
I'm Australian and and while it is a special occasion, it's good to see Staff Sergeant Hanks moving on, two years of that post would not be easy. I wish Staff Sergeant Hanks all the best in whatever other roll she performs both in the military and outside the military. I think most decent people in the USA and across the globe appreciate Staff Sergeant Hanks service.
Steve Sheppard what Steve said. It means that she won’t be an active sentinel anymore. It’s her last time “posting” to guard the tomb. The Sentinel badge is the 2nd least worn badge because of how hard it is to become one. To see a sentinel post for the last time is sad, since they are the elite of the elite.
@@sshep86 Though everyone else here gave spectacular answers, I think I'll try to expand a little. To most members of the United States military, this tomb is something of pure respect and honor. That extension, goes as well to the men and women who dedicate those years of their life to watching over it night and day. It's an assignment that few are accepted for, even though many volunteer. Guarding the fallen that never came home. They have a special level of respect for what the tomb stands for and the fallen its vigil to, but that final walk means they will never keep watch again. So to many its not just ending an assignment, it's saying goodbye to those fallen in a way no one else can.
I remember seeing the changing of the guard when I went in my school's DC trip, and wondering if the guards were actually robots, they were so precise. The tour guide told us that during 9/11, and another time during a really bad hurricane, the guards were told to leave their post, but they didnt. They were given permission to leave their post for safety reasons, but they refused to leave the tomb of the unknown soldier unattended. These brave men and women are amazing, and should be appreciated.
Your tour guide was full of it (as quite a few are). There has never been a stand down order. The plane hit the Pentagon during the 0930 guard change, and the change went on as normal. The Cemetery was closed and nearly every guard spent the rest of the day with the Unknowns. Option to stand guard from the top of the stairs during hurricanes, don't think anyone has taken it.
@@tommyodonnell9 www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2012/10/29/163875922/photo-despite-sandy-soldiers-stand-guard-at-tomb-of-the-unknown-soldier There is a shelter they could use, but they continually decline to do so...
I've heard that the soles of the shoes issued to them have a slightly different shape, making for a flatter gait when walking. Notice that their peaked caps are leveled with the ground, and that the guard sort of "rolls" their foot during each step. That's how they seem to glide.
@@cracklingvoice Yes. The heel and the soles of the shoes are made so that they are perfectly levelled to each other (in normal shoes, the heel tends to be higher than the sole.)
The precision in how complex this is is insane. The steps from the thousands of times that they have done this and also the accuracy in timing, steps, etc. The amount of dedication and respect in incredible.
This is one of the most beautiful ceremonies you could ever watch. Being there in person is truly inspiring. Thank you to all who have served as guards.
It's not a female sentinel's last walk, it's a sentinel's last walk. This isn't even my culture and I still see how disrespectful that title is. If they have to pass the same tests and abide by the same standards, they are no different. Hopefully at least in that position, they have to face the same standards.
I @Gouvis_treated@Gouvis_saying “Female Sentinel” is an act of separating her from all sentinels, as if there is a difference between male and female sentinel.
I’ve never served, but my grandmother was a proud Marine until the day she passed. One of my earliest memories was her teaching me how to salute like a Marine. I know she would’ve loved to see a woman standing guard for the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. She was the greatest person I’ve ever been blessed to know. To anyone whose ever served this beautiful country, I’d like to say thank you. You have given more than anyone could imagine. Love you, grandma ❤️🇺🇸
Mizako 96 I’m guessing the comment or is in his teens, or older, so their grandmother may have been born in the 1920s - 1930s. Back then, women didn’t have as many rights as they do now. Back then, women were still just solely housewives, and during World War II, women were able to work in factories, and after World War II ended, get jobs. I agree with Lord Farquaad, since when this persons story took place, I’m guessing it was the 1950s - 1970s. America only stepped foot In a few civil wars, and the Korean and Vietnamese wars. There weren’t that many women fighting in those wars, if at all.
@Lord Farquaad even now you wouldn't really see women deployed to the battlefield (if any).. there has been many women used as publicity stunts (as to recruit more ppl into the armed forces) but they don't really send them to the front lines
@@waffler-yz3gwI think it's meant to show how long they've been doing this. Every single day, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, for nearly a century.
A joke? That bad? Their mountain units are not jokes at all, though. Their common infantry? Well, I guess, not more nor less than their colleagues from France, Italy, the UK, etc.
The attention to detail in everything they do is insane. I watched a video of them getting ready. Every detail down to the button is scrutinized. They do this out of an insane level of respect for the tomb of the unknown and fallen soldiers they protect.
The weight of it all. That amazing soldier who died alone and nameless, giving his or her one life on this planet and these soldiers who give so much of theirs honoring them.
Please, given that A) the US and all participating parties only sent men to fight in WW1 and B) the body has been identified as an American WW1 soldier, just his name could not be determined, it's certain that the unknown soldier is male.
@@VHARDJO Just because a previous leader decided to send troops to a country that has since changed its ways doesn't mean it's a country full of the scum of the Earth. This kind of prejudice sickens me.
Lol not anymore. The military has become a politically correct joke and the laughing stock of the world. No wonder recruiting is so terrible now. Men don't want to join this train wreck. You better hope we never have to go to war with a country that has a pulse. We'll get slaughtered. We can even defend a bunch of sandal-wearing cave Hajis in Afghanistan lol.
I have. I was stationed in South Korea for a little over a year, went to Germany and Nicaragua for AT when I went into the reserves, and then there was 14 months I did in Baqubah, Iraq at Camp Warhorse. I've talked to many foreign soldiers and civilians. Not to mention you can even look at various videos here on RUclips and get a good idea of other country's opinions of the US military now. Hate to tell you, but they know it's a joke, because it is. I bet within the last 20 years in the Pentagon there has been more talk about how the military can be "more inclusive" rather than how it can be "more prepared for a real war". The world is laughing at us because we can't even handle a bunch of sandal-wearing cave hajis in Afghanistan and our military is more worried about restructuring training and standards just so we can accomodate females entering combat MOS's.
@@budfudlackerinc.1900 Then make personal suggestions to some higher-ups you may know, soldier. If you want the American military to be better, then complaining in the comments section of a RUclips video won't change anything. Doesn't do any good, and nobody wants to hear it.
Not saying this in a demeaning way at all because I do appreciate the thoughtfulness of your comment. However as a veteran myself I will say it's not an earned right to serve, it is a privilege.
@@thatrandomyoutubechannel i didn't know that at time I served but I do now. To see the changing of the guard is # 1on my bucket list. It will be such a honor.
To SSG Hanks: Thank you for the two years' service, guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. As a grateful Citizen, one who is grateful for the service you and your brothers and sisters provide, know that there are those in this nation who both respect and are grateful for your sacrifice and service. Let us never forget the sacrifices of every man, woman, and child who has taken up arms so this nation can be the shining beacon on the hill, lighting the way to freedom and liberty through the darkness.
Thank you SSG Hanks, for all your service, especially watching over the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Thank you Isaiah Welch for your reminder to all of us. Be well, and may God bless.
@@pp-jr5vn : They have in the past. 15 and 16-year-old kids went to fight in Europe during World War II. I call anyone that young a "kid," because they have not yet reached adulthood.
Guys, if you notice the marks on the ground you can see exactly how this was done by hundreds (possibly) thousands of Sentinels have done this thousands of times. I really respect how dedicated they are to their duty.
in Ethiopia there is a stone cathedral on the side of a mountain. You can see where the stone has been worn away by countless people walking the path for 2000 years. it is sobering to think of the time and the dedication.
@Mike Oxbigger How in the hell did they ruin Europe? Also, they are soldiers who fought for their country. Sometimes presidents make bad decisions but it's not the soldiers' fault. Show some respect to these soldiers you lowlife. I really hope you're not American because otherwise you're even worse.
@Mike Oxbigger Yeah because the soldiers back in the 1940's should have guessed what decisions the UN, which did not exist at the time, will make. They should have let the Nazis conquer Europe then because then things would have been so much better. You saying they fought for the elites is one of the stupidest things I've ever heard in my life. I don't know if you've ever met a soldier or heard a veteran speak, but I guess you haven't. The soldiers are people like me and you, they could be anyone really. It seems to me that you live in a bubble of some serious brainwash. You should show respect to people who left everything when they were young - their families, their friends and their homes and put their own lives on the line for the Americans, and to maintain the same freedom of information you're referring to. Also I'm not sure what you're talking about when you say that "they know". They know what? What is it exactly that you think is bad that they're fighting for?
Josho55 I wouldn’t argue any further they’re obviously not going to Change their mind about what they believe in, you’re just wasting your time with them 😂 hope have a great day, don’t let them ruin it for you!
the trousers actually have a huge effect on that, its actually not hard and in the hips you make sure they always have the same height.. its like melbourne shuffle trouser effect
Yeah the tomb has no commissioned officers. Its sentries are enlisted warriors. They are armed and will use lethal force if necessary and well Dont get caught defacing the tomb. You will be JUSTIFIABLY arrested or shot. You get 1 warning with an advance or 3 warnings of continued infraction and that m14 will be trained on you with one final warning. These weapons are NOT ceremonial. They are functional and the sentry is authorized to use lethal force at discretion.
@@tangoseal1 They aren't loaded. Go watch a documentary or..like, take 5 seconds to google it. They are functional weapons, yes, but they are not loaded.
he really inspected that gun from every possible angle huh
They should add that in csgo!
@@Novristxch breh 😆😆
Yeah, and your point 😅
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This comment was edited due to my poor choice of wording and because some people are real snowflakes who can't help but reply
P. S The soldiers in the video had my utmost respect from the very beginning
they look like goofy A.I from some old 3d game released in 2000. Its really hilarious.
@@TheBlackfall234 😭
It’s not inhuman. It’s full of honor and demands the utmost respect !!
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@@michaeld1906 My utmost respect for those who work the ministry of silly walks.
I served in the guard in 1967. I’m now 77 years old. This young lady will carry the pride of serving for the rest of her life. After 56 years I still get together with my fellow guardsmen.
That's super cool, thank you for your service
O My Very Word A new perspective indeed.
May all Americans share your pride and hers. With tears streaming, Deepest Gratitude for your amazing service, Sir.
Thank you for your service.
I have question for you. I am trying to pin down the year they placed the guards and rails up. Do you remember the year. I think it was in the mid 70s.
Guests used to be able to get close to the tomb and guard because there was no barriers.
thank you for your service sir. 🫡
That's wholesome!
So for those who don't know the concept of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, it is not just a US thing. It is dedicated to the services of not just an unknown soldier but to all soldiers who have sacrificed their lives for war, and several countries have these for different wars like Argentina for their war for independence or Russia for the Soviet soldiers killed during WWII. In the case of the US, it's for WWI, WWII, Korean War, and previously Vietnam War (the Vietnam remains were identified). Each time an unknown is sent to Arlington, the president presides over their funerals, awarding them the Medal of Honor
Why is it guarded? Because these missing or unknown soldiers not only gave their lives, but also their identities to protect these freedoms.
It's the same everywhere, at El Alamein (the two flags) in Egypt, 300 km West of Alexandria on the Mediterranean coast, there is a cemetery dedicated to the fallen of WW2 with their tombs and also dedicated to the unknown soldier. There is chapel, a small mosque and a temple, the place is also guarded like most cemeteries are. It's in the middle of the desert and quite inspiring. BTW, it is France around 1801, under Napoleon that started honoring the unknown fallen. The first tomb of the unknown soldier is in Paris. It was followed in England in 1920 after WW1 by a British chaplain who served in France.
There are 170 countries which have similar memorials
In Westminster abbey in Britain we have the tomb of an unknown British warrior, buried amongst our monarchs. Letters are engraved onto the stone and inflated with the brass from melted-down shell and ammunition casings. The message on the grave always brings a tear to my eye.
Hi Avery
Can confirm. In India, it's called the Amar Jawan Jyoti (Lamp Of the Immortal Soldier)
Fun Fact: the sentinels volunteer as they begin their military career. And their badge is one of the rarest badges you can earn in the military.
gotta catch them all
Many do not begin their career at the Tomb.
@@tommyodonnell9 they actually do, my brothers friend is a sentinel. It's the other way around, new military personal volunteer more then experienced personal does.
@@mrbubz6942 Yes, you have young PFCs new to the Army. But you also have E-4s to E-6s on each Relief. Not unusual to have some combat experience, too. I am glad for your brother's friend - but I speak from first hand knowledge.
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Fun fact: The sentinels are not supposed to wear ranking badges to disrespect the unknown soldiers so they don’t outrank them.
Why would it be disrespectful to outrank a fallen comrade?
Wouldn't fallen soldiers want there friends to succeed?
@@n-s-a7113 it’s a respect thing, the corpse they found to represent all fallen in military combat was a man that had no dog tags or ranking, therefore out of respect for the men and women who have fallen without a name or rank they are given the respects of soldiers that lack rank to not outrank or disrespect the fallen soldier and it’s symbolic representation
@@n-s-a7113 it wouldnt really be disrespectful tbh, but it is respectful to not showcase your rank since you dont know anything about these soldiers.
Wouldn't the unknown solders be proud of there ranks tho
@@lonewolfbob3936 they would... But they would also be higher had they survived and given medals. But since they died, so... They honor them by not showing rank
The tomb of the unknown and those who stand watch over it are one of the best things our military has. Says, to me, that even though you are unknown now, by friends, family, or comrades, you will still not be forgotten and instead always watched over.
I could rant for days about the inefficiency of the VA and the of the over bloated unaccounted defense spending. But yes it is a truly righteous ceremony that honors the fallen.
The Unknown Soldier: No more or less deserving than another fallen hero, but is the most honoured, respected, and guarded individual to have ever lived.
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0:55 After extensive scrutiny, I have concluded that this indeed is a rifle.
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I know you’re making a joke, but I think you don’t really get this. I’m guessing you’ve never served, right?
No I haven't. I know it's a tradition and it's extremely important
@@susannovak8263 I think this person understands how serious and important it is. Just some fun on how precise the Sentinels are.
For the people wondering about the rifle: No, the M14 rifles used by the Old Guard (3rd Infantry Regiment) are NOT loaded with live rounds. Before inspection, each rifle is meticulously dis-assembled, cleaned, and properly re-assembled and polished to remove any rust, debris or markings on the rifle
It’s fascinating to observe the pure level of formality in an event like this. Sure, the more efficient thing to do would be to just hand over the rifle. But the fact that these actions are so ingrained in them, that they maintain them without fail every time is true dedication.
In Canadian firearms safety school, inspecting the bore is the final process. There's a misconception that you never look down the bore, but like you said, once a gun has been meticulously inspected so that there is absolutely zero chance of a live round being in the gun, you can safely inspect the bore.
This is done to check for obstructions that may be too far down the barrel to view from the breach.
The acronym we have is PROVE
P- Point the firearm in the safest direction available
R- Remove all ammunition
O - Observe the chamber
V - Verify feeding path
E - Examine the bore
It's also highlighted for us that even if somebody else follows those steps, you must also always do it for yourself. You need to PROVE that it's safe.
ah yes thank you kim jong un
Then how did one guy DIE when he got shot because he charged the sentinal in 1971? Dude dropped like a rock and then was dragged away by two MPs.
@@jaysantos536 They have a sidearm.
I feel like I see you on all videos now supreme leader
4:59 y'all see how she just join correctly?? With the same footing, amazing
Right?? They look like video game characters it’s insane
Their steps are so precise that there are marks on the ground from where they walked
UH HUH!!! PERFECT!!!
You should check put DCI, marching that cleanly while playing instruments
If you listen closely theres a beat on 72 bpm where they follow. (You can listen the beat when they walk, each step is a beat)... when they start marching or join the march, you always begin with the left foot.
Notice all the marks on the ground indicating this has been done exactly this way thousands of times before, the dedication and prowess of these people is inhuman
Inhuman* inhumane would imply that its torturous or unfair.
@@MomoKunDaYo thanks 🤔
@@MomoKunDaYo Maybe their dedication actually is torturous to them. And yes, it's written torturous, not torterous.
@@greippuli9166 thanks!
You you what's also inhumane?
Your looks
I will never failed to be impressed by the precision nor the dedication of Sentinels and the sacred duty they perform. Massive respect.
Each and every single tiny movement is perfect. Perfectly rehearsed over and over and over. Every single movement of head, hands, weapon, feet, everything. The honor to become a Sentinel is so highly revered, so highly solemn. The men and women who take on this roll do so to honor those unknown soldiers who fell in battle. They do it with the utmost respect for anyone who lays there. No matter which side, no matter which battle or which war. They do it to honor them. They do it with such dedication and respect. They truly care about those fallen soldiers. It's an honor that they have to earn. And they do it with such respect and dignity.
Thank you SSG Hanks for your two years serving in this incredible role. And all your time serving your country and fellow human.
The gun inspections are always funny to me because even though I know they’re glancing at different things every-time besides the glove swipes it all looks redundant.
its half theatrics, half tradition
@@Oswaldo_Godoy in older times the exact sequence of a changing of the guard like this also served a security purpose. If you did not perform the actions exactly right the Luther guard knEw you where fake.
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@@qtheplatypus Segmentation fault (core dumped).
I just realized that those markings on the floor are their shoes and signifies how precise their walking are
It's rust from the metal on the shoes. Years, literally decades of it.
In a way, it's like every soldier who has walked that post, is there still. Like the Unknown Soldier, there is a piece of all of them who serve, left behind.
It not a floor. The marks are on marble tiles and are caused by pieces of steel that have been added to their shoes.
@@Reblwitoutacause Although the tiles are always cleaned out every 6 months, so your symbolism kinda falls apart when it has no ground.
@@curlybrace4984 no it doesn't. They clean the marks but the marks never leave.
@@nicholasvredenburg6154 I see what you mean, but like. They replace the tiles. So...yeah, it still does.
I hope everyone watching this gets an idea of the dedication we who have served feel for respected services . It’s’ an honor to serve .
Well done SSG Hanks! Thank you for your service from SGT Walsh, 287th MP Det. Berlin Germany 1966-1969
Fist Lieutenant Ruth Hanks now.
@@mark9531 2 thumbs up!
@@mark9531
That's 1st Lt or First Lt...
@@jeffadams9807 That's "1Lt" Army. Sorry.
In the eyes of us who wear the uniform and stand to protect. There are no “male” or “female” sentinels. There are only Sentinels that stand and protect the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers. Period.
Amen!
Yeah, it was weird this person felt they needed to empathize she was a female. We don’t do that for the men, why for the women?
@@MalleeMate To rake in the views
@@MalleeMate I think it's because female sentinels are less common, so that might make the video seem more interesting, on top of it being their last walk.
There is no respect in giving up the features that make you unique and human to act as a robotoid "sentinel" for a symbolic tomb of what is probably a dead Pharoah.
If you have children that aren’t old enough to be quiet, don’t bring them here. Not cool
Bruh, he deleted the comment😂
@@goldenjebboni1331 what happened
@@slumpchump1707 don't know, just saw people responding to a guy that deleted his response.
But the SECOND, they are old enough to understand, bring them.
That rule doesn’t apply to all, think about it
the amount of seriousness these guards have. it must be an honor for them guarding the tomb of the unknown soldiers. respect from vietnam
They sync up their steps and move so smoothly I can’t imagine doing that ever
I had the honor of actually being present to see this back in the 90's It was very humbling to watch and made me even more proud to be a Veteran myself.
When animators don’t know how to make a walk animation without foot sliding:
This hits close XD
Edit: You can use IK tho.
@@UncleBurrito15 no he has a gun fetish
Moonwalking*
Jesus loves you all very very much repent and believe and be saved from eternal punishment of sin amen, Jesus suffered for you
@@Fit4C ok cool
These aren't actors or dancers, they're trained, active military. The finest display of discipline
Some of the most elite as well.
Kinda like the queens guards they pretext the queen and these guys pretext the tomb
They go through rigorous training that has a 90% failure rate. One mistake on any of the practical tests and only a few tiny errors on the written exams, and you're out of there. At least 40 pages of information have to be memorized verbatim. Uniforms have to be maintained and cared for at all times. The marching is even precisely timed. The decision to volunteer for this position is never, ever to be made or considered lightly without knowing what they're getting into first.
Sadly lacking in most aspects of life now.
They are pretty good at walking... most elite pacers in the world.
I bet his young lady’s folks are so dam proud of her, this footage will be something that her family in the future will be in awe of. I don’t know you but I’m so proud of the person you are and the job you do because this is more than just a job 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Of having the opportunity and pleasure of traveling to several countries, I was asked , what is the most profound sight that had made a lasting impression on me . I replied , WITHOUT A DOUBT IT WAS CHANGING OF THE GUARD AT THE TOMB OF THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER. STILL BRINGS TEARS AND FILLS MY HEART. TO ALL OF YOU, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND EXPERTISE. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ DRB
I like the fact that sentinels have walked on that same pattern for so many years that the ground has worn out. That is dedication and respect at it's finest.
It’s not worn out, it’s the steel from their shoes wearing off and rusting
Thats why they walk along the mat now.
@@user-qq6jv7vt9q Do you know if they change the mat every now and again? If so, is there a ceremony for that too?
@@SevScout they probably dont change it since there is guards there 24/7
@@saab35draken39 I would've loved for a mat-changing ceremony, where they systematically roll up the mat and place a new one. Though, I don't know exactly the implications that would convey...
When my folks and I went, some dude thought it’d be a good idea to throw his shirt down inside the area. He got rebuked. Meanwhile, a group of elderly veterans had arrived for the changing of the guard and one of them asked his nurse to help his stand from his wheelchair so he could show respect.
There’s just something about a place like Arlington’s Tomb of the Unknown and the sentinels who guard it that demands respect- and not just respect for the dead.
Define "rebuked".
Paxus Jr. The guard stepped off the mat and yelled at him to remove his clothing from where he tossed it. When he only moved it a little bit, the guard yelled “all the way off of there!”
I went to Arlington National Cemetery in the 8th grade. Before we got to the tomb our guide explained what is considered acceptable and not and I just remember feeling so anxious (not quite the word im thinking of) that I would screw up. My family has been involved in one branch or another since the boat docked, and I didn't want to be deemed disrespectful. We also bumped into a funeral, the guide saluted and ordered us to take 21 steps back.
It sounds weird (since its a cemetery) but that was probably one of my favorite parts of that week. So much history, the guide didn't mind the billions of questions, and overall it seemed very peaceful and pretty.
Karen thanks Karen
@@Karen-pk3uv I love that you appreciated the way they treated you. They aren't being disrespectful to anyone who is respectful of the unknown soldier's graves they are guarding.
To all of the disrespectful people on this thread, you need to stop. The people who are entered here have served this country (USA), they have no political affiliation. They are those who laid down their life for everyone else. Please show them the respect that they deserve, that they earned. PLEASE, I beg of you to show respect for yourself and others.🎖️
I remember watching this in person as a 10 y/o back in the 70's. Even at that young age I was in awe at the precision and accuracy these Sentinels had. Later finding out the discipline and lifelong dedication these remarkable service men and women give is nothing short of legendary.
As a brit navy boy retired I watched this with tears in my eyes. aged 63 retired now though, I vidsited this place during a trip to the states in th 80s on HMS yarmouth. total respect soldiers what a beautiful show of respect to the worls fallen heroes. godspeed hope this goes on forever its beautiful semper fi.
Imagine if you were told that you would go into battle, die , and then be found with no name yet still be possibly the most respected soldier ever to exist in American history to the point where it takes years of training to be a guard at your coffin( which has become a key part of visiting Washington D.C.).
rach d yes the Tomb of the Unkown is for soldiers who can’t be identified. Many times dog tags are lost or destroyed. Then the body may also be partially destroyed, making it impossible to identify from uniform alone. I’m not sure about the American version, but I think (based on the Filipino one, which is based on this one) that there are even foreign soldiers buried here. Anybody that fought alongside the Americans but ended up in their hands when the war ended. French, British, etc.
TTOTUS exist in several countries, It is not just "American history" (the American tomb wasn't even the first one built)
Also, it might be a German soldier they are guarding, possible even a friendly coward, traitor or a spy.
The memorial is to commemorate _all_ fallen soldiers, on both sides, and without prejudice.
If I were a soldier given the information you mentioned, it would be hard for me to envision and understand, and I'd pray everybody had a name (identity) whether dead or alive, and that war would be no more.
Snooby66 it’s not. It’s for an American soldier only. They have heads of states from other nations bestow their highest military honours on each other’s TOTFS. Britain was the first country to have a TOTFS. The US followed and added 3 more for the 3 added wars they’ve seen (WW2, Korea & Vietnam)
@@Kyrelel You need to read up on how the Unknowns were chosen in 1921 in French battlefields. They're Americans.
My father checking me when i come home late at night after party
Ravi Verma 😂😂
LMAO
Ravi Verma nobody gives a fuck
@@DatMuslimDad It's just a joke, don't take shit too seriously just for some attention
Electric Cosmo what the fuck is your problem your comment is invalid how would you feel if someone commented this on your comment asshole stop being such a dick head
Would that all soldiers, fallen and still standing, be treated with the same respect. Thank you all for your services and sacrifices. Young lady, thank you.
I have seen this in person…..unbelievable to watch. I was a young kid but still knew this was special.
@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?
When you think how these unknown soldiers are honored everyday 365 days a year for the past 72 years, it almost makes you cry.
jeddyhi Jesus loves whoever’s reading this
I DID cry.
Not just everyday.....but all day. It has been guarded 24 hours a day, non-stop. Supposedly, when Hurricane Sandy hit, the guards were told that they could cease the guard, but they refused and guarded the Tomb throughout the storm without ceasing. I've seen videos and pictures of the guards during incredible storms where they are getting absolutely drenched. Imagine guarding throughout a super storm at 4 am.
Please forgive me but I'm a civilian and I have questions. What's with the gun? why is he, looking her over and why guard a tomb that's encased in concrete? 🇨🇦🕊
@@shannonorielly8780 It's tradition.
I am a retired Marine officer and the father of six daughters. I can only imagine the pride her father felt while watching this. It is so beautiful it brings me to tears and she isn’t even my daughter. What a profound honor.
thank you for your service
@@reyrinal4179 but why comment this...?
@@AllieBee00 fact
@@reyrinal4179 but it's not it's just an opinion you have.
@@reyrinal4179 pov: your father beat you
So solemn I'm almost holding my breath watching this.
The discipline is on another level! Amazing to see!
The Tomb Guard marches exactly 21 steps down the black mat behind the Tomb, turns, faces east for 21 seconds, turns and faces north for 21 seconds, then takes 21 steps down the mat and repeats the process.
A recursive algorithm without any valued function.
What does the number 21 do with all of these?
@@q_asi5397 the number 21 symbolizes the highest military honor.
@@q_asi5397 like an ongoing and ever lasting 21 gun salute
@@q_asi5397 It's from a naval tradition of firing a 7 gun salute three times. That comes from two things: To signify to the enemy you got your dead off the battlefield and that they are properly cared for, and the naval time to show no hostile intent by firing out to open sea until all ammunition was spent.
1:40 when you look around during a dialogue in a first person game
pfft 😂
Ngl that actually slayed me.
Lmao
Let’s go over the controls. Use the right analog stick to look around... good. Now use the left analog stick to move forward, back, left and right. Now ur getting it... now move to the highlighted area to continue your training.
This comment destroyed me! Still laughing!
Have watched this twice in person with my 8th graders when teaching.. so moving…
There are still some very beautiful and emotional ceremonies.
With no disrespect, but i think if we can all treat the livings with a tenth of the respect shown for fallen men and women, there will be less fallen...
So very true
Say less
@Fremen which policy has ever been made with certainty of its intended outcome? Why do we hv soliders if the intention is to prevent conflict? Why have law enforcement if it cannot guarantee zero crime rates? Why procreate if you do not know if you child is going to lead a blissful life? I am confused at your posit!
Bro tell that to Memorial Day all these shitbags be disrespecting them.
Oh wow really? No shit Sherlock. Yeah if everyone got along everyone would get along. But OBVIOUSLY not everyone’s gonna act like these highly trained and fine tuned sentinels. And not everyone DESERVES this level of respect like the soldiers in that tomb do. Just saying no disrespect doesn’t make it fine to disrespect someone or something.
You know she was looking out onto Arlington with a view that only a sentinel can get, and probably wanted to cry
Same
Dominic what are you heartless?
LuckyDoge Requiem some people just don’t feel the same sense of patriotism towards the nation. Personally I don’t. Not everyone has to be patriotic to any nation ya know, so no, he isn’t heartless
Gabriel Pedre or probably because they took offense to the comment and thought “Just because she’s a women doesn’t mean she has to cry! You pig!”
Gabriel Pedre and maybe it isn’t patriotism making people cry. Maybe because of the plain reason is because there are dead people there or because it’s actually a good view enough to make someone cry. Like a beautiful sunset.
Man this never gets old! Thanks for your service.
Precision, pride, professionalism. What more can be said? Thank you all for your service
@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?
Forget pencil flipping, that man's gun twirling is what I wanna learn to do!
it's a lot easier with a gun than a pencil, DANG it I still can't do that!
@@THESLlCK rip xD
Join color guard lol
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4:31 "For the last time, Staff Sargent Hanks, post." Man that hit me in the feels. Just watched a video that says 90% of people who volunteer to become a Sentinel can't do it. Knowing that, hearing "for the last time" is heartbreaking. Never forget the unknown soldiers and never forget the Sentinel's who guard them.
I'm British, so a little bit ignorant to USA military customs. Why is it heartbreaking? Do they leave service after this post?
I am also curious
I'm Australian and and while it is a special occasion, it's good to see Staff Sergeant Hanks moving on, two years of that post would not be easy.
I wish Staff Sergeant Hanks all the best in whatever other roll she performs both in the military and outside the military. I think most decent people in the USA and across the globe appreciate Staff Sergeant Hanks service.
Steve Sheppard what Steve said. It means that she won’t be an active sentinel anymore. It’s her last time “posting” to guard the tomb. The Sentinel badge is the 2nd least worn badge because of how hard it is to become one. To see a sentinel post for the last time is sad, since they are the elite of the elite.
@@sshep86 Though everyone else here gave spectacular answers, I think I'll try to expand a little. To most members of the United States military, this tomb is something of pure respect and honor. That extension, goes as well to the men and women who dedicate those years of their life to watching over it night and day. It's an assignment that few are accepted for, even though many volunteer. Guarding the fallen that never came home. They have a special level of respect for what the tomb stands for and the fallen its vigil to, but that final walk means they will never keep watch again. So to many its not just ending an assignment, it's saying goodbye to those fallen in a way no one else can.
Stupendous presentation and inspection. I certainly would be a proud father of that lady soldier. Perfect.
THAT WAS ARTFUL AND BEAUTIFUL TO WATCH. -))
being called "sentinel" is the coolest thing
*proceeds to hunt mutants*
@@erisgreyrat4682 *proceeds to become jedi temple guard*
Sage main noises
AN/MPQ-64 goes brrr
It’s the highest level of honor someone can be given
I remember seeing the changing of the guard when I went in my school's DC trip, and wondering if the guards were actually robots, they were so precise.
The tour guide told us that during 9/11, and another time during a really bad hurricane, the guards were told to leave their post, but they didnt. They were given permission to leave their post for safety reasons, but they refused to leave the tomb of the unknown soldier unattended. These brave men and women are amazing, and should be appreciated.
Your tour guide was full of it (as quite a few are). There has never been a stand down order. The plane hit the Pentagon during the 0930 guard change, and the change went on as normal. The Cemetery was closed and nearly every guard spent the rest of the day with the Unknowns. Option to stand guard from the top of the stairs during hurricanes, don't think anyone has taken it.
@rach d There is no option to stand down. The orders are never suspended. I have asked before and will ask again - where do you get your "facts"?
@@tommyodonnell9 and where do you get your facts?
who’s to know who is right...? 😂
@@tommyodonnell9 www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2012/10/29/163875922/photo-despite-sandy-soldiers-stand-guard-at-tomb-of-the-unknown-soldier
There is a shelter they could use, but they continually decline to do so...
@@rebeccat7912 I get my facts from TUS.
It takes a special kind of person to live up to this sacred tradition 🙏
It takes a very special person to stand the watch! God bless all who choose to stand it.
When they walk they look like they're gliding
I've heard that the soles of the shoes issued to them have a slightly different shape, making for a flatter gait when walking. Notice that their peaked caps are leveled with the ground, and that the guard sort of "rolls" their foot during each step. That's how they seem to glide.
Yes😆
@@cracklingvoice it has to do with the sound of the step. Same reason the metal clips are there to click. It's a silence, alert, silence thing.
@@cracklingvoice Yes. The heel and the soles of the shoes are made so that they are perfectly levelled to each other (in normal shoes, the heel tends to be higher than the sole.)
Not gliding; walking with style *buzz lightyear’s voice*
Imagine this dude avaluating your exam in front of you and giving you that look after every question
The pain
And gives a look on how bad your hand writing is, just with a single glance
... evaluating* ...
@@einundsiebenziger5488 I have a feeling a two year old would inspect OP's comment in the same manner lol
@ONLY 4C A E S T H E T I C 🤣 as long as it wasn't just me.
The precision in how complex this is is insane. The steps from the thousands of times that they have done this and also the accuracy in timing, steps, etc. The amount of dedication and respect in incredible.
I have seen this many times and each time it gives me chills. total respect for these Men and Women in uniform. Total respect.
Kris Mack how does it give you chills?
Respect because they can walk?
Respect about human acting like robots... Cheaper than actual robots indeed! That’s the respect for sure!
I second that motion!!!
@@GinPlissken42 Troll dung
“When a girl likes you she might drop things around you often”
Girls around me: 0:38
Damn that reload
rest in peace jed lmfao
*defies the law of gravity*
AHAHAH-
ayo wtf HOW DID I FIND YOU
Salute to all servicemen and women
This still gets to me...Thank you.
2:00 Take a great look at the way it looked like his feet just hovered over the ground.
That part was satisfying
He looks like he can do a moon walk no problem
Wtf
He accidently enabled hover mode
Was a glitch
They look like video game characters because of how smooth they move
they look like robots
Or ALS
@@chady51 wot u mean AIs?
@@chady51 yes
Vsync is ON
This is mesmerizing. Attention to detail is a parallel to how important this site is. Just brilliant 👍
This is one of the most beautiful ceremonies you could ever watch. Being there in person is truly inspiring. Thank you to all who have served as guards.
It's not a female sentinel's last walk, it's a sentinel's last walk. This isn't even my culture and I still see how disrespectful that title is. If they have to pass the same tests and abide by the same standards, they are no different. Hopefully at least in that position, they have to face the same standards.
they probably didn’t know
@@MrSrideepak hm?
@Gouvis_ How does that make my point invalid in any way?
I @Gouvis_treated@Gouvis_saying “Female Sentinel” is an act of separating her from all sentinels, as if there is a difference between male and female sentinel.
Female sentinels are more rare, thats what the title means?
I’ve never served, but my grandmother was a proud Marine until the day she passed. One of my earliest memories was her teaching me how to salute like a Marine. I know she would’ve loved to see a woman standing guard for the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. She was the greatest person I’ve ever been blessed to know. To anyone whose ever served this beautiful country, I’d like to say thank you. You have given more than anyone could imagine. Love you, grandma ❤️🇺🇸
Thank her for her service
Lord Farquaad They never said she fought in a war maybe re read it.
May your grandmother rest in peace
Mizako 96 I’m guessing the comment or is in his teens, or older, so their grandmother may have been born in the 1920s - 1930s. Back then, women didn’t have as many rights as they do now. Back then, women were still just solely housewives, and during World War II, women were able to work in factories, and after World War II ended, get jobs. I agree with Lord Farquaad, since when this persons story took place, I’m guessing it was the 1950s - 1970s. America only stepped foot In a few civil wars, and the Korean and Vietnamese wars. There weren’t that many women fighting in those wars, if at all.
@Lord Farquaad even now you wouldn't really see women deployed to the battlefield (if any).. there has been many women used as publicity stunts (as to recruit more ppl into the armed forces) but they don't really send them to the front lines
Goosebumps and the utmost respect to these dedicated sentinels. I'm proud to be an American.
Thank you for youre service of protecting all the soldiers that couldnt make it home to they're families so much respect for all you do
All the straight, dark lines on the floor alone is the solid proof of this place's history with the Sentinels. Huge respect.
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Might want to use some tile cleaner or bleach. Looks messy to me..
@@jaysantos536 Don't be disrespectful.
@@KipdoesStuffit literally does look messy though, how is it disrespectful to point put an obvious fault in something
@@waffler-yz3gwI think it's meant to show how long they've been doing this. Every single day, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, for nearly a century.
I like the fact that your soldiers are loved. In germany they are not liked very often..
Yeah, the situation in Germany is bad.
why tho?
that's because the german Bundeswehr is a joke
A joke? That bad? Their mountain units are not jokes at all, though. Their common infantry? Well, I guess, not more nor less than their colleagues from France, Italy, the UK, etc.
Y'all don't exactly have the... Greatest of modern military history...
I am proud to be a male and support all woman to be equal to this earth.
This is an amazing women. As are many.
The attention to detail in everything they do is insane. I watched a video of them getting ready. Every detail down to the button is scrutinized. They do this out of an insane level of respect for the tomb of the unknown and fallen soldiers they protect.
All of my respect
simp
Fuck u
@@user-tw1pm6nr5e idiot
@@nojudgment395 also idiot
@@CreativeHandleOrSomething I’m an idiot too if you were wondering
The weight of it all. That amazing soldier who died alone and nameless, giving his or her one life on this planet and these soldiers who give so much of theirs honoring them.
'His' , probably the soldier was a he !
@@danxdanx8877 'his/her' or even 'their'
Don't fucking assume ! :)
@@ferociouslioness pretty sure it's a he though given how long it's been...lol
Please, given that A) the US and all participating parties only sent men to fight in WW1 and B) the body has been identified as an American WW1 soldier, just his name could not be determined, it's certain that the unknown soldier is male.
@@ferociouslioness r u fr? This is 100% a dude, since this was WW1.
Always dem Twitter users
I wish this tradition continues for a thousand years
This ceremony is so impressive, such expression of honor, discipline, and grace; very well done.
It's so amazing how you can see where all of them have walked over the years. This is so touching.
Samantha Addair I legitimately teared up
Just another Hank Hill Account I'm so sad cause my high school band is going to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in April.
skid mark
The best part is they're all perfectly in line with each other. Standard of perfection
Lauren Lustic No.. You're looking at the wrong spots. They're standing right on top of them are you blind?
Gosh that was very moving. The way they almost hover, over the ground, dedication throughout. Excellent, respect for all involved. From the UK
I'm nowhere near the level of discipline. All we can hope to do is apply said discipline in every activity we partake in.
Texas, U.S.A.
Ayy big up uk🇬🇧🇬🇧
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To think of hard it was to hold back tears.
Thank You for your Services!
Amazing, thank you for your service! Keep it up Old Guard, it’s good to see that some still have Honor and Respect
I stod as the Rifle guard at the royal palace in Sweden, it is the highest post you can have here. I totally understand what this is about.
God bless you 💛🙏🏼
Virgil Hardjosemito lmao
@@VHARDJO they also helped the allies, whats your point?
@@VHARDJO Just because a previous leader decided to send troops to a country that has since changed its ways doesn't mean it's a country full of the scum of the Earth. This kind of prejudice sickens me.
@@VHARDJO maybe they did. But that was years ago.
Some of the most disciplined men and women in the world. I thank you for your service. 🇺🇸
Lol not anymore. The military has become a politically correct joke and the laughing stock of the world. No wonder recruiting is so terrible now. Men don't want to join this train wreck. You better hope we never have to go to war with a country that has a pulse. We'll get slaughtered. We can even defend a bunch of sandal-wearing cave Hajis in Afghanistan lol.
@@budfudlackerinc.1900 Really? Where did you find this info? Buzzfeed?
@@budfudlackerinc.1900 Travel abroad and ask another country's army, see if they agree.
I have. I was stationed in South Korea for a little over a year, went to Germany and Nicaragua for AT when I went into the reserves, and then there was 14 months I did in Baqubah, Iraq at Camp Warhorse. I've talked to many foreign soldiers and civilians. Not to mention you can even look at various videos here on RUclips and get a good idea of other country's opinions of the US military now. Hate to tell you, but they know it's a joke, because it is. I bet within the last 20 years in the Pentagon there has been more talk about how the military can be "more inclusive" rather than how it can be "more prepared for a real war".
The world is laughing at us because we can't even handle a bunch of sandal-wearing cave hajis in Afghanistan and our military is more worried about restructuring training and standards just so we can accomodate females entering combat MOS's.
@@budfudlackerinc.1900 Then make personal suggestions to some higher-ups you may know, soldier. If you want the American military to be better, then complaining in the comments section of a RUclips video won't change anything. Doesn't do any good, and nobody wants to hear it.
Least we can all do is spend 6 minutes watching this. Breathtaking.
Thank you SSG Hanks from Canada you guy's and Gal's are the BEST ...:):):)
What a great honor for her! She earned the right to her duties and I am sure has gone on to do great things. I smile with pride in her success.
Not saying this in a demeaning way at all because I do appreciate the thoughtfulness of your comment. However as a veteran myself I will say it's not an earned right to serve, it is a privilege.
@@thatrandomyoutubechannel thanks for your service
@@thatrandomyoutubechannel i didn't know that at time I served but I do now. To see the changing of the guard is # 1on my bucket list. It will be such a honor.
@@IBNED same
Do you know why it's her last walk?
To SSG Hanks: Thank you for the two years' service, guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
As a grateful Citizen, one who is grateful for the service you and your brothers and sisters provide, know that there are those in this nation who both respect and are grateful for your sacrifice and service.
Let us never forget the sacrifices of every man, woman, and child who has taken up arms so this nation can be the shining beacon on the hill, lighting the way to freedom and liberty through the darkness.
Thank you SSG Hanks, for all your service, especially watching over the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Thank you Isaiah Welch for your reminder to all of us. Be well, and may God bless.
And then they stormed the capitol
@@blkdolphin longest they don't storm the tomb of the unknown solder because then i am pretty sure a lot of people will end up in body bags
i don’t think children fight wars
@@pp-jr5vn : They have in the past. 15 and 16-year-old kids went to fight in Europe during World War II.
I call anyone that young a "kid," because they have not yet reached adulthood.
Guys, if you notice the marks on the ground you can see exactly how this was done by hundreds (possibly) thousands of Sentinels have done this thousands of times. I really respect how dedicated they are to their duty.
in Ethiopia there is a stone cathedral on the side of a mountain. You can see where the stone has been worn away by countless people walking the path for 2000 years. it is sobering to think of the time and the dedication.
there have only ever been 600+ sentinels ever. it’s extremely selective.
This is the most beautiful ceremony I have seen... And it's not for to honor an emperor or a president but those who have fallen.
Army vet (medic), here. Getting misty watching this passage.
Thank you so much for your service
@Mike Oxbigger How in the hell did they ruin Europe? Also, they are soldiers who fought for their country. Sometimes presidents make bad decisions but it's not the soldiers' fault. Show some respect to these soldiers you lowlife. I really hope you're not American because otherwise you're even worse.
@Mike Oxbigger Yeah because the soldiers back in the 1940's should have guessed what decisions the UN, which did not exist at the time, will make. They should have let the Nazis conquer Europe then because then things would have been so much better.
You saying they fought for the elites is one of the stupidest things I've ever heard in my life. I don't know if you've ever met a soldier or heard a veteran speak, but I guess you haven't. The soldiers are people like me and you, they could be anyone really. It seems to me that you live in a bubble of some serious brainwash.
You should show respect to people who left everything when they were young - their families, their friends and their homes and put their own lives on the line for the Americans, and to maintain the same freedom of information you're referring to. Also I'm not sure what you're talking about when you say that "they know". They know what? What is it exactly that you think is bad that they're fighting for?
Josho55 I wouldn’t argue any further they’re obviously not going to Change their mind about what they believe in, you’re just wasting your time with them 😂 hope have a great day, don’t let them ruin it for you!
Josho55 you reported my comment?
It’s so satisfying and mesmerising how smoothly their legs and feet move
the trousers actually have a huge effect on that, its actually not hard and in the hips you make sure they always have the same height..
its like melbourne shuffle trouser effect
SSG Hanks, deepest gratitude to you and your fellow Sentinels for your dedication and duty.
Thank you SSG Hanks for a job exceedingly well done. Best wishes as you move on to your new assignment.
Everything about this is oddly intriguing and satisfying
Especially the rifle check
The officer is almost like a dang robot, its insane.
It really is! That level of discipline is astounding and amazing!
(No Officers at the Tomb - NCOs.)
Yeah the tomb has no commissioned officers. Its sentries are enlisted warriors. They are armed and will use lethal force if necessary and well
Dont get caught defacing the tomb. You will be JUSTIFIABLY arrested or shot. You get 1 warning with an advance or 3 warnings of continued infraction and that m14 will be trained on you with one final warning. These weapons are NOT ceremonial. They are functional and the sentry is authorized to use lethal force at discretion.
@@tangoseal1 They aren't loaded. Go watch a documentary or..like, take 5 seconds to google it. They are functional weapons, yes, but they are not loaded.
RWR201920 I find it hard too believe a guard of this position, all things considered doesn’t carry a loaded weapon.
These people are so trained and disciplined they stay in sync and look like robots that’s how trained they are amazing God bless America
My gratitude and thanks for honoring our fallen. Know how difficult it is to do this for the last time.
1:21
“Yes, this is indeed a gun”
1:24
"This gun indeed does feel gunly today"
i'm like 69, pog
Why did i laugh
Mmmmm clean glove very nais
Comments here from morons.