You seriously need integrity and patience to have a 24 hour shift. These guys are the probably among the most disciplined in the Army seeing as how precise and exact their movements must be during both the march and the changing of the guard.
Not I, because I couldn’t do it correctly for only thirty minutes. I’d mess up! These soldiers are some of the most elite in the world, but people think that they (and the “Beefeaters” that guard Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London- again, super-elite soldiers) are little more than security guards carrying toys. Nope, they’re hardcore soldiers with very real weapons that they absolutely can use if they are forced to do so.
Love the soldiers, hate the war.. Love the soldiers, hate the war.. They should make every member of congress have weekly mandatory visits to these sites to be reminded how their decisions truly impact people..
+Louis S.W It would be far more honorable, and respectable if they put that much care and concern toward actually dealing with our enemies in the manner called for. That, would makes us proud, and therefore, them honorable. Guarding the "dead", and ignoring the living, AND the threats right here in their own country is no honorable thing. Stop wasting our hard-earned money on pomp, and wasted munitions.
The Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is amazing to watch in person. It is also amazing to watch on video. I NEVER realized that so much goes into all of the detail and the care of everything they do, how demanding it is or how few are actually chosen for this extremely honorable duty. Thank you for sharing this and giving us all a behind the scenes look at what is really involved in this honor.
Last week I was on a school Washington D.C. trip and one of our events was changing of the guard. So much respect! I would never be able to do that! Thank you to all soldiers who have guarded that tomb!
1. How many steps does the guard take during his walk across the tomb of the Unknowns and why?
21 steps: It alludes to the twenty-one gun salute which is the highest honor given any military or foreign dignitary.
2. How long does he hesitate after his about face to begin his return walk and why?
21 seconds for the same reason as answer number 1 3. Why are his gloves wet? His gloves are moistened to prevent his losing his grip on the rifle.
4. Does he carry his rifle on the same shoulder all the time and, if not, why not? He carries the rifle on the shoulder away from the tomb. After his march across the path, he executes an about face and moves the rifle to the outside shoulder. 5. How often are the guards changed? Guards are changed every thirty minutes, twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year.
6. What are the physical traits of the guard limited to? For a person to apply for guard duty at the tomb, he must be between 5' 10' and 6' 2' tall and his waist size cannot exceed 30. They must commit 2 years of life to guard the tomb, live in a barracks under the tomb, and cannot drink any alcohol on or off duty for the rest of their lives. They cannot swear in public for the rest of their lives and cannot disgrace the uniform or the tomb in any way. After two years, the guard is given a wreath pin that is worn on their lapel signifying they served as guard of the tomb. There are only 400 presently worn. The guard must obey these rules for the rest of their lives or give up the wreath pin. The shoes are specially made with very thick soles to keep the heat and cold from their feet. There are metal heel plates that extend to the top of the shoe in order to make the loud click as they come to a halt. There are no wrinkles, folds or lint on the uniform. Guards dress for duty in front of a full-length mirror. The first six months of duty a guard cannot talk to anyone nor watch TV. All off duty time is spent studying the 175 notable people laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery .. A guard must memorize who they are and where they are interred. Among the notables are: President Taft, Joe Lewis {the boxer} Medal of Honor winner Audie L. Murphy, the most decorated soldier of WWII and of Hollywood fame. Every guard spends five hours a day getting his uniforms ready for guard duty.. ETERNAL REST GRANT THEM O LORD AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON THEM. In 2003 as Hurricane Isabelle was approaching Washington , DC , our US Senate/House took 2 days off with anticipation of the storm. On the ABC evening news, it was reported that because of the dangers from the hurricane, the military members assigned the duty of guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier were given permission to suspend the assignment. They respectfully declined the offer, "No way, Sir!" Soaked to the skin, marching in the pelting rain of a tropical storm, they said that guarding the Tomb was not just an assignment, it was the highest honor that can be afforded to a service person. The tomb has been patrolled continuously, 24/7, since 1930.
I'm speechless. Say what you want about war but you'll be hard pressed to find respect for human life and the sacrifice for duty displayed in the highest regard anywhere else. Words cannot properly express my respect for all that tomb stands for and for the guards who keep watch. Thank you for everything
I'm a veteran....it was my dream to go to the tomb of the unknown...I finally got to Arlington in August...it was one of the most moving things I have ever experienced....
These soldiers are one of the most dedicated and disciplined guys I have ever seen, it's amazing the amount of respect for their uniform, 12 hours to get the uniform ready takes a lot of patience.
These guys are like a military monastery. Nobody on the outside is ever going to notice that there uniforms are off by more than 1/64ths of an inch but they seek hidden perfection to honor the deceased. Someone has to do it. Many Americans are totally ungrateful for what was lost on their behalf.
I admire your honour,,, it brings a tear to my eyes the respect,,,, It must be a wonderful thing to serve the unknown SOLDIER, RESPECT TO ALL WHO DO THIS, and most respect to the UNKNOWN ,I HOPE GOD SEES YOU DAILY, 👍😥🇨🇮 IRELAND
You either get it or you don't. Arlington changed my life forever and I'm pretty darn proud of those men who dedicate their lives protecting the Tomb. Say what you want about it, they've earned it for you.
some of yall really missed the point of this...the reason its so important is bc its to honor those who were never found, identified, etc...imagine giving your life for our freedoms and in an instant no1 knowing where or how you left us, families not knowing where your body is to lay u to rest and visit your grave, or for those who went to wat before we had way of notating everyone who served. like the soldier said, these men and women gave up their identities not just their lives for us...no1 is asking you to give your time to them, but the soldiers who do consider it an honor and calling it a waste of time is disrespectful to them...maybe do more with ur life than talk crap about our servicemen behind a computer, then you can have room to talk
Ya true but what hell is a DNA test going to do if there body's were never found you think they sat down writing everyone's name down while there being shot at.
One was identified, from Vietnam thanks to DNA testing. The body was then taken out and buried according to the family wishes.The other three will never be known (WWI, WWII, and the Korean War).
The greatest honor you can have to stand post at those who have gave their lives for this great nation. I salute the guards of the unknown soldier as they sacrifice all to acknowledge the men who gave it all for this country. Like these soldiers you men are NEVER forgotten. I teach my children to honor you as much if not more then our veterans. I have the utmost respect for each and every of you men that stand guard here. Thank you and god bless your families and may America be free forever 💪🇺🇸
All that preparation must get tedious after awhile, but I appreciate these men so much for their dedication to a very solemn duty. What a superb group of soldiers!
New found respect for all you men that watch over the tomb.I had no idea that much went into it. I am sure that the ones you protect are looking down on you with pride.
I remember going to this when I was a kid and had no idea the significance of this until I got older. This is what it's like to be an American. Honoring those who have served and granted us with this freedom that we still possess today and they never got a chance to have their identities released for the work that they did. If this isn't the most respectful thing you have ever seen, then please leave.
Actually the whole concept of the Tomb of an Unknown Soldier is that there is an actual Unknown Solider inside that is symbolic of all other Unknown Soldiers, to serve as a constant reminder. I think they exhumed one of the graves there though.
the military refers to the "hat" as cover and when you are in arms (carrying a weapon) you are allowed to wear your cover inside indicating to everyone that you are carrying.
I may not be a soldier But I'm a Star Rank Boy Scout. Our rules of uniform may not be as strict but there are guide lines to follow. Boy Scouts may not be Military but I treat it as military. When I'm in my Class-A uniform, I'm representing my Boy Scout troop. What I'm trying to say is, these men are representing the USA Military to protect a monument made to represent all fallen soldiers that wasn't Identified. Those men served their country to protect us but when they died. there name wasn't known to show who they were. To me, these Guards are the last and only chance that we have to show thanks AND respect to these unknown soldiers. Like I said, I may not be a us soldier but I always give respect to those who are. If there is anything in this post that disrespects the Tomb or the men who guard it, let me know and I will remove this post. This post is meant as a salute to the tomb, the guards and any active duty soldier.
Just because we haven't been attacked on our own soil since 2001 doesn't mean the guards shouldn't be prepared to defend the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in case it comes under attack.
the rifles that the sentinels carry when walking the 21 paces are fully functional and ready for use at all times and the rifle inspection during the changing of the guard is a real inspection on the weapons condition.
Obviously most of you have never served your country and are competely ignorant. You don't understand words like HONOR or COMMITMENT. If you're against the wars and don't like our Commander In Chief or politics or whatever, that doesn't mean you disrespect all the Soldiers, Marines, Sailor and Airmen that have died protecting this great land or the ones that are still standing that watch. Have some respect! HOOYAH!
This has nothing to do with honor. Measuring something 23 hrs a day out of 24hrs isn't honor, it's lunacy. Think about that before you make an ignorant rebuttle.
My dad served 22 yrs , WW2 Pacific theatre , island hopping campaign . Korea , and the Cuban Missile crisis . And never has my dad boosted of his service coming across as better than anyone who has not served. Having been born on the largest Navel base and raised on them by a vet I thought he would want me to serve, well he didn't . And he said " Its not the same , its changed" Your word used ignorant shows you only served yourself in that uniform. Thank God for the WW2 generation , humble
the guns they carry are fully functional m14 rifles and they are never loaded. in fact as the inspecting officer approaches the new guard he opens the action of the rifle and peers down into it to make sure it is not loaded.
It may be a stretch to say that the badge is "the most difficult" to earn. The Medal of Honor probably deserves that title. Their job as guards is no doubt tough and deserves praise but please keep such labels in perspective when reporting.
actually since it is a military installation if someone is trespassing and the sentinel feels that lives are in serious danger then he is aloud to open fire if it is absolutely needed
To the people who are saying this is a waste of tax money, I can name way more stuff that wastes tax money than this. Go complain to those trash that don't even want jobs that get thousands of dollars of welfare cause the woman can't keep her legs closed.
I have been in there!!! My uncle was a warrant officer in the US military and had special access to places like these. I've also been in the whight house west wing where most people aren't allowed to go into
@djghook You are comparing two very different things. A badge is not the same thing as a service or combat medal. The Tomb Guard badge remains one of the rarest issued in the Armed Forces, because so many who attempt to get it can not measure up. Furthermore, the TG badge and others are indeed earned. One does not "earn" a Medal of Honor....you are awarded it, you receive it.
@Christopher Reese I wouldn't suggest that to the guys that guard the tomb. I believe any service member will tell you that the unknowns that fall in battle deserves this level of respect.
Kahlil Gibran - “I once heard a learned man say, 'Every evil has its remedy, except folly. To reprimand an obstinate fool or to preach to a dolt is like writing upon the water. Christ healed the blind, the halt, the palsied, and the leprous. But the fool He could not cure.'”
@wrestleboy557 On duty yes, but not while on guard at the tomb. They are on guard anywhere from a half hour up to 2 hours depending on the time of day.
i was going to comment but then i read yours and now i dont feel the need to. Im an infantryman currently serving in korea and i would take that job in a hearbeat
they do not walk for 24 hours straight. during the summer they are changed every half hour during the winter every hour and at night when the cemetery is not opened they are changed every 2 hours. they usually walk about a dozen times during their 24 hour shift but some sentinels have been known to walk back to back with each other for their full 24 hour shift
@RyannRebel thats actually not true. the marines served in the revolution, a very small part. they were disposed of after because they werent needed. i cant remember what the date is but sometime in the late 18th century or early 19th century congress officially declared the marines as part of the US military.
Great dedication, but 1/64? That's the thickness of paper. 1/16 (what he said in the other vid and what I think he meant here) is more like it. It's still an amazing amount of dedication. I thought MY shoes were shinny.
@sluque23 unidentified dead soldiers from world war 1, world war 2, and korea. there used to be a soldier from vietnam, but his remains were recently identified by DNA.
3:55 he says "at night fall..." they change into their camoflauge uniforms. Is "night fall" a specific time throughout the year, or does it vary according to the sun light available?
So is it a constant time, ie 6pm every night or does it vary according to the amount of daylight available, later during the summer and earlier during the winter?
Combat zone? Not unless you consider arlington cemetery a combat zone. This guy got assigned to a ceremonial unit, spent 4 years guarding a cemetery then when it came time to re-enlist, went back home to spend his GI Bill money that you paid for.Some hero. LOL.
This soldier was so soft spoken. He is a real badass tho. Talk soft and carry a big club.
he's soft spoken because he is guarding the dead. If he was doing something else that might change.
You seriously need integrity and patience to have a 24 hour shift. These guys are the probably among the most disciplined in the Army seeing as how precise and exact their movements must be during both the march and the changing of the guard.
Add in that they just worked a 24 hour shift. Respect.
I would be honored to do this just once in my life for 30 minutes.
You and I both
Yes.
Not I, because I couldn’t do it correctly for only thirty minutes. I’d mess up! These soldiers are some of the most elite in the world, but people think that they (and the “Beefeaters” that guard Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London- again, super-elite soldiers) are little more than security guards carrying toys. Nope, they’re hardcore soldiers with very real weapons that they absolutely can use if they are forced to do so.
Love the soldiers, hate the war.. Love the soldiers, hate the war.. They should make every member of congress have weekly mandatory visits to these sites to be reminded how their decisions truly impact people..
+Louis S.W It would be far more honorable, and respectable if they put that much care and concern toward actually dealing with our enemies in the manner called for. That, would makes us proud, and therefore, them honorable. Guarding the "dead", and ignoring the living, AND the threats right here in their own country is no honorable thing. Stop wasting our hard-earned money on pomp, and wasted munitions.
Nah let's send these politicians to war
Also have the budget for the veterans. That’s the character of a nation
Also the story of the last unknown soldier is disgraceful
Thank you daddy for serving 20 years and your brave fight in Vietnam. There is not a day that goes by that I don't miss you...
hope everything’s well now
Many thanks to all who served.
The Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is amazing to watch in person. It is also amazing to watch on video. I NEVER realized that so much goes into all of the detail and the care of everything they do, how demanding it is or how few are actually chosen for this extremely honorable duty. Thank you for sharing this and giving us all a behind the scenes look at what is really involved in this honor.
You should see the contract they have to sign. No drinking, cussing, etc., ever. For the rest of their lives.
Last week I was on a school Washington D.C. trip and one of our events was changing of the guard. So much respect! I would never be able to do that! Thank you to all soldiers who have guarded that tomb!
Dood I was there at like almost the same time! Do u go to goff??
+Randomthing1222 ?
1.
How many steps does the guard take during his
walk across the tomb of the Unknowns
and why?
21
steps:
It
alludes to the twenty-one gun salute which
is the
highest honor given any
military or foreign
dignitary.
2.
How long does he hesitate after his about face
to begin his return
walk and why?
21
seconds for the same reason as answer number
1
3.
Why are his gloves wet?
His
gloves are moistened to prevent his losing his
grip on the rifle.
4.
Does he carry his rifle on the same shoulder all
the time
and, if
not, why not?
He carries the rifle on the shoulder away from the tomb. After his march across the path, he executes an about face and moves the rifle to the outside shoulder.
5.
How often are the guards changed?
Guards
are changed every thirty minutes,
twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a
year.
6.
What are the physical traits of the guard
limited to?
For
a
person to apply for guard duty at the tomb, he
must be
between 5' 10' and 6' 2' tall and
his waist size cannot exceed 30.
They
must commit 2 years of life to guard the tomb,
live in a barracks under the tomb, and cannot
drink any alcohol on or off duty for the rest of
their lives. They cannot swear in public for the
rest of their lives and cannot disgrace the
uniform or the tomb in any way.
After
two years, the guard is given a wreath pin that
is worn on
their lapel signifying they
served as guard of the tomb. There are only
400 presently worn. The guard must obey
these rules for the rest of their
lives or
give up the wreath pin.
The
shoes are specially made with very thick soles
to keep the heat and cold from their feet.
There are metal heel plates that extend to
the top
of the shoe in order to make the loud click as
they come
to a halt.
There are no
wrinkles, folds or lint on the uniform. Guards
dress for duty
in front of a full-length
mirror.
The first six months of duty a
guard cannot talk to anyone nor
watch TV.
All off duty time is spent studying the 175
notable people laid
to rest in
Arlington National Cemetery ..
A guard must memorize who they are and where
they are interred. Among the notables are:
President Taft,
Joe Lewis {the boxer}
Medal of Honor winner Audie L. Murphy, the most
decorated soldier of WWII and of Hollywood fame.
Every guard spends five hours a day getting his uniforms ready for guard duty..
ETERNAL REST GRANT THEM O LORD AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON THEM.
In
2003 as Hurricane Isabelle was
approaching Washington ,
DC , our
US Senate/House took 2 days
off with anticipation of the storm. On the ABC
evening news, it was reported that because of
the dangers from the
hurricane, the military
members assigned the duty of guarding the Tomb
of
the Unknown Soldier were given permission
to suspend the assignment. They
respectfully declined the offer, "No way,
Sir!" Soaked to the skin,
marching in the
pelting rain of a tropical storm, they said that
guarding
the Tomb was not just an assignment,
it was the highest honor that can be
afforded
to a service person. The tomb has been patrolled
continuously,
24/7, since 1930.
21. Because a 21 gun salute is the highest honor you can receive.
rick p, he does not execute an about face at any time. He executes two left/right faces depending on where he is.
I was so happy that i got to read 152 lines of facts and not trolls. Thank you!
Thank you for this. Probably the most intresting thing posted in the comments on youtube.
I knew several tomb badge holders during my time in 1st ID. A good number of these are just plain false.
See, www.snopes.com/military/unknown.asp
When a standard of perfection means something! Outstanding!!!
I'm speechless. Say what you want about war but you'll be hard pressed to find respect for human life and the sacrifice for duty displayed in the highest regard anywhere else. Words cannot properly express my respect for all that tomb stands for and for the guards who keep watch. Thank you for everything
I'm a veteran....it was my dream to go to the tomb of the unknown...I finally got to Arlington in August...it was one of the most moving things I have ever experienced....
These soldiers are one of the most dedicated and disciplined guys I have ever seen, it's amazing the amount of respect for their uniform, 12 hours to get the uniform ready takes a lot of patience.
Much Respect....Very Hard Job.
God bless all who go through that! It is a lifestyle and a real tough one.
Such a beautiful service! I get chills and teary eyed every time I watch the changing of the guards!
Amazing, God bless
This has to be the highest honor🇺🇸
i know personally i cant do what they do. these guys truly are amazing. good job guys
These guys are like a military monastery. Nobody on the outside is ever going to notice that there uniforms are off by more than 1/64ths of an inch but they seek hidden perfection to honor the deceased. Someone has to do it. Many Americans are totally ungrateful for what was lost on their behalf.
All I can say is wow ... god bless you
These guys are awesome. visiting the tomb was amazing.
dedication to country.. I am amazed by this,, I never knew.. much respect.
Thank you for your service and God bless you and the men and women of the United States military,. I will never take a knee,
I admire your honour,,, it brings a tear to my eyes the respect,,,, It must be a wonderful thing to serve the unknown SOLDIER, RESPECT TO ALL WHO DO THIS, and most respect to the UNKNOWN ,I HOPE GOD SEES YOU DAILY, 👍😥🇨🇮 IRELAND
You either get it or you don't. Arlington changed my life forever and I'm pretty darn proud of those men who dedicate their lives protecting the Tomb. Say what you want about it, they've earned it for you.
And women.
i am from the Phillipines i salute America a billion times
jomie.......Thank You.
I love yalls 1911 pistols from rock island armory
@@billjohns2931 and Limcat! I use one for competition shooting. Top shelf
Me too.
So much respect. Very respectable and humble.
some of yall really missed the point of this...the reason its so important is bc its to honor those who were never found, identified, etc...imagine giving your life for our freedoms and in an instant no1 knowing where or how you left us, families not knowing where your body is to lay u to rest and visit your grave, or for those who went to wat before we had way of notating everyone who served. like the soldier said, these men and women gave up their identities not just their lives for us...no1 is asking you to give your time to them, but the soldiers who do consider it an honor and calling it a waste of time is disrespectful to them...maybe do more with ur life than talk crap about our servicemen behind a computer, then you can have room to talk
DNA matching exists
Ya true but what hell is a DNA test going to do if there body's were never found you think they sat down writing everyone's name down while there being shot at.
Lobster ops the body’s were found they are in there but it would be hard match dna from ww1 to anyone now . They will never be known
One was identified, from Vietnam thanks to DNA testing. The body was then taken out and buried according to the family wishes.The other three will never be known (WWI, WWII, and the Korean War).
@@thewarpig4048 Sometimes with modern explosives there is nothing left to take DNA from.
Absolute BAD ASSES!!!!! Thank you for your duty!
The greatest honor you can have to stand post at those who have gave their lives for this great nation. I salute the guards of the unknown soldier as they sacrifice all to acknowledge the men who gave it all for this country. Like these soldiers you men are NEVER forgotten. I teach my children to honor you as much if not more then our veterans. I have the utmost respect for each and every of you men that stand guard here. Thank you and god bless your families and may America be free forever 💪🇺🇸
Excellent view behind the scenes that helps show the level of effort and sincerity which these honor guards operate under.
This video and comment are almost as old as me💀
Thank you all for your service.
I laid the wreath at one of these ceremonies in '03
Nothing but respect for these guys.
TY for your service. TY for Isabel!!!!!
My grandfather was a guard for the tomb of the unknown soldier back in the 1950's.
All that preparation must get tedious after awhile, but I appreciate these men so much for their dedication to a very solemn duty. What a superb group of soldiers!
Thank you thank you thank you to all who served and are serving thank you to those who gave everything so my children are safe.
New found respect for all you men that watch over the tomb.I had no idea that much went into it. I am sure that the ones you protect are looking down on you with pride.
This is an Honor I can only dream of:)
God Bless Our Military, keep them safe.
My Continued Thanks Goes Out To Each & Every One Of Of Service Men & Women. May You Be Contuniualy Blessed. I Salute You All.
Professional soldiering,gosh i luv it.
Rest in peace my unknown heroes.
these guys are the best of the best for the ceremonial side of the coin hands down , for the combat side thats debatable
very intresting thanks for posting. i never knew they did it 24/7 and at night 24 hours is a long shift!
You're right all my friends tell me its very fascinating and the changing of the guards is a great thing to witness.
I remember going to this when I was a kid and had no idea the significance of this until I got older. This is what it's like to be an American. Honoring those who have served and granted us with this freedom that we still possess today and they never got a chance to have their identities released for the work that they did. If this isn't the most respectful thing you have ever seen, then please leave.
An awesome team preforming a needed task
they only barely scratched the surface of how demanding this post really is...
Actually the whole concept of the Tomb of an Unknown Soldier is that there is an actual Unknown Solider inside that is symbolic of all other Unknown Soldiers, to serve as a constant reminder. I think they exhumed one of the graves there though.
Nothing but Respect !
Yep, the Unknown Soldiers deserve that kind of respect from the guards.
the military refers to the "hat" as cover and when you are in arms (carrying a weapon) you are allowed to wear your cover inside indicating to everyone that you are carrying.
OUTSTANDING
It is also scene as a memorial to all American soldiers lost in war.
Pride can take a LOT of work.
If you've never been there, you really need to go. If you've been there and you still feel this way, then you're just a dullard.
I may not be a soldier But I'm a Star Rank Boy Scout. Our rules of uniform may not be as strict but there are guide lines to follow. Boy Scouts may not be Military but I treat it as military. When I'm in my Class-A uniform, I'm representing my Boy Scout troop. What I'm trying to say is, these men are representing the USA Military to protect a monument made to represent all fallen soldiers that wasn't Identified. Those men served their country to protect us but when they died. there name wasn't known to show who they were. To me, these Guards are the last and only chance that we have to show thanks AND respect to these unknown soldiers. Like I said, I may not be a us soldier but I always give respect to those who are.
If there is anything in this post that disrespects the Tomb or the men who guard it, let me know and I will remove this post. This post is meant as a salute to the tomb, the guards and any active duty soldier.
Your pride in your Boy Scout uniform is not to be scoffed st. That means you take pride in yourself.
The WarHunters.....Well said young man. You're off to a good start in life.
Proud to be an American! Love our soldiers.
Just because we haven't been attacked on our own soil since 2001 doesn't mean the guards shouldn't be prepared to defend the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in case it comes under attack.
and just how do they do that
that is amazing.
the rifles that the sentinels carry when walking the 21 paces are fully functional and ready for use at all times and the rifle inspection during the changing of the guard is a real inspection on the weapons condition.
the rifles are empty
Discipline at it's best here
yea nothing but respect
Wow, impressive. Thank you.
A Sgt is not just an NCO but a SNCO.
Obviously most of you have never served your country and are competely ignorant. You don't understand words like HONOR or COMMITMENT. If you're against the wars and don't like our Commander In Chief or politics or whatever, that doesn't mean you disrespect all the Soldiers, Marines, Sailor and Airmen that have died protecting this great land or the ones that are still standing that watch. Have some respect! HOOYAH!
This has nothing to do with honor. Measuring something 23 hrs a day out of 24hrs isn't honor, it's lunacy. Think about that before you make an ignorant rebuttle.
My dad served 22 yrs , WW2 Pacific theatre , island hopping campaign . Korea , and the Cuban Missile crisis . And never has my dad boosted of his service coming across as better than anyone who has not served. Having been born on the largest Navel base and raised on them by a vet I thought he would want me to serve, well he didn't . And he said " Its not the same , its changed" Your word used ignorant shows you only served yourself in that uniform. Thank God for the WW2 generation , humble
@@loulew07 congrats I use raised when my mom and dad were in service and out and you sound ignorant lmao ofc it changed
i did and i do
God Bless America.
Sgt is one of the ranking officers. The rank of sgt isnt an officer rank it's an enlisted rank. Hes one if the ranking non commissioned officers
the guns they carry are fully functional m14 rifles and they are never loaded. in fact as the inspecting officer approaches the new guard he opens the action of the rifle and peers down into it to make sure it is not loaded.
Good stuff, Great ppl.
And for those of you that don't know, there is nothing in the Tomb. It's guarded for honor and tradition
There are still 3 people inside the tomb
It may be a stretch to say that the badge is "the most difficult" to earn. The Medal of Honor probably deserves that title. Their job as guards is no doubt tough and deserves praise but please keep such labels in perspective when reporting.
There is a difference between a Badge, and a Medal...
actually since it is a military installation if someone is trespassing and the sentinel feels that lives are in serious danger then he is aloud to open fire if it is absolutely needed
Dang this is just as, if not more difficult than becoming an Army Ranger or any of the special forces.
Much respect :)
I would LOVE to take a tour
To the people who are saying this is a waste of tax money, I can name way more stuff that wastes tax money than this. Go complain to those trash that don't even want jobs that get thousands of dollars of welfare cause the woman can't keep her legs closed.
agree.
Agree.
Don't forget the paid vacation and retirements to the tyrants of this country :/ Those are the actual waste of tax money
To the asswipe so called president that doesn't understand the sacrifice of lives to what he wants to shred to bits!
jerry johns really? nice story brah but the president hasn't done shit to ruin this country. Leave if you don't like it. bbye
I have been in there!!! My uncle was a warrant officer in the US military and had special access to places like these. I've also been in the whight house west wing where most people aren't allowed to go into
brian hubs. hes not in the army anymore
Respect.
This is great
@djghook You are comparing two very different things. A badge is not the same thing as a service or combat medal. The Tomb Guard badge remains one of the rarest issued in the Armed Forces, because so many who attempt to get it can not measure up.
Furthermore, the TG badge and others are indeed earned. One does not "earn" a Medal of Honor....you are awarded it, you receive it.
@Christopher Reese
I wouldn't suggest that to the guys that guard the tomb. I believe any service member will tell you that the unknowns that fall in battle deserves this level of respect.
Kahlil Gibran - “I once heard a learned man say, 'Every evil has its remedy, except folly. To reprimand an obstinate fool or to preach to a dolt is like writing upon the water. Christ healed the blind, the halt, the palsied, and the leprous. But the fool He could not cure.'”
500 days guarding earns them a badge.
@wrestleboy557 On duty yes, but not while on guard at the tomb. They are on guard anywhere from a half hour up to 2 hours depending on the time of day.
So at night they wear ACUs? did not know that!
Was lucky enough to visit Washington DC, wonderful city with many moving places to visit. Arlington is a beautiful resting place.
i was going to comment but then i read yours and now i dont feel the need to. Im an infantryman currently serving in korea and i would take that job in a hearbeat
they do not walk for 24 hours straight. during the summer they are changed every half hour during the winter every hour and at night when the cemetery is not opened they are changed every 2 hours. they usually walk about a dozen times during their 24 hour shift but some sentinels have been known to walk back to back with each other for their full 24 hour shift
my dad guarded the tomb 462
Is that so?
Thats kickass dude.
+abigayle reeder Is he allowed to drink beer? I think thats kind of not right that they cant drink beer nomater what forever.
wat i was saying to him is that because he said they carry guns they're not aloud to shoot, but wen they go to combat they are aloud to shoot.
how can they shoot the rifle when it is empty
@RyannRebel thats actually not true. the marines served in the revolution, a very small part. they were disposed of after because they werent needed. i cant remember what the date is but sometime in the late 18th century or early 19th century congress officially declared the marines as part of the US military.
they were on navy ships
Great dedication, but 1/64? That's the thickness of paper. 1/16 (what he said in the other vid and what I think he meant here) is more like it. It's still an amazing amount of dedication. I thought MY shoes were shinny.
Most difficult badge to earn in the military.
@sluque23 unidentified dead soldiers from world war 1, world war 2, and korea. there used to be a soldier from vietnam, but his remains were recently identified by DNA.
I really wonder if someone has ever messed up somehow during the ceremony...
3:55 he says "at night fall..." they change into their camoflauge uniforms. Is "night fall" a specific time throughout the year, or does it vary according to the sun light available?
He meant when it turns to night after the cemetery closes
So is it a constant time, ie 6pm every night or does it vary according to the amount of daylight available, later during the summer and earlier during the winter?
they do not change into their bdu class a all the time
Combat zone? Not unless you consider arlington cemetery a combat zone. This guy got assigned to a ceremonial unit, spent 4 years guarding a cemetery then when it came time to re-enlist, went back home to spend his GI Bill money that you paid for.Some hero. LOL.