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It is extra powerful to think that in many countries honor guards like this protect the tombs of kings and other leaders; but here it is not the tomb of a president, or a king, but just ordinary people who gave their lives. And because they are unknown, they could be anyone one of us. Anyone's son, father, uncle etc.
In the United Kingdom, the Unknown Warrior lies in rest among the Kings and Queens at Westminster Abbey. It is forbidden to walk upon the Unknown's tomb.
None of the Sentinels wear their rank on duty so as to not outrank the Unknown Soldier. They are all brothers and sisters in arms and rank has no meaning when honoring the fallen.
The inspection isn't just a show. There have actually been moments a guard failed an inspection for cleanliness.
This tomb has been guarded 24 hrs a day, 365 day a year no matter the weather since 1948. Only one regiment guards it and it is the highest honor and most difficult to obtain. The guards and their weapons are inspected publicly before they are allowed to take over. It is considered only a small sacrifice to make sure your movements are perfect and on time to honor those who died for you. Only 4 soldiers are buried there, at the tomb. One from WW1, One from WW2, One from the Korean War, and One from Vietnam War. They represent all of our men and women who never came home and who’s bodies where never identified. The ones they left behind on the battlefield because they did not know who to send the bodies to. It is a constant act of remembrance, of gratitude, and love shown for our “unknown” soldiers.
Vietnam Unknown was identified and removed in 1998. That crypt will forever remain empty.
“And women”? Lol no, just the actual soldiers
The guard who walks on the mat wears no rank insignia, this is done to never outrank one of the unknowns, since we do not know what rank they were when killed. Also every movement is done on a 21 count. 21 steps, stand for 21 seconds, turn 21 steps on an on, this count does not change. It is done to reflect the same respect as the 21 gun salute. So many small details and every single movement has a meaning. It is something to watch.
The U.S. military fires a 21 gun salute during funerals in order to honor the fallen. The guards at the tomb take 21 steps. Stop for 21 seconds, and salute for 21 seconds. There is an entire unit and they perform the same routine 24 hours a day 7 days a week. What is really amazing is that they perform their duty regardless of how cold it might get and even guard the tomb during hurricanes.
Before the new guard takes over duties, he/she must be inspected and found worthy. They get a full military inspection which includes verifying the rifle is clean and operational, shoes are shined, uniform is proper, etc.
Also if the new guard coming in fails even one of pieces of inspection, for even the most minuscule thing that is not to their standard for the guards, the new guard is sent back and the original guard continues to be on guard. Do that i think three times and you are thrown out of the guards.
That is also the reason for the Sgt wiping his white-gloved hands over the bayonet, under the folding buttplate and other parts of the weapon. Dirt and debris will glaringly show up against the white glove.
@@Davidofthelost The guard remains on the mat only until the guard returns from the Quarters. If for some reason the problem can't be quickly resolved, someone else will quickly go up - three minute dress drills are part of training. Only saw this happen once. (There is no three strikes and you're out. If you're that seriously bad, you won't make it through training, much less the mat.)
@@tommyodonnell9 I thought that once you make it through the training and if you then have three mistakes, no matter how minor they may seem, after that they then drop you and take back the badge. I remember hearing that but I can’t remember from where.
@@Davidofthelost No. If you have the Badge, you are held to an even higher standard. I only saw a handful depart for misconduct ... none (deservedly so) were given three chances before being revoked. Only one involved the inspection block, and he dropped the weapon.
"Everyone is so silent."
The guard will bark at you to be silent if you make noise. Absolute respect is key here.
You should search for what they do if you disrespect the ropes and dare to tread on the Tomb. Disrespectful behavior is not tolerated at all. Peace to Earth.
@@joellenrhodes456 They did: ua-cam.com/video/4Vwxzx8K4dI/v-deo.html
This is a good video, but if you want to know the actual history check out "The Story of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier" (by the channel: LionHeart FilmWorks) Freedom isn't cheap, and we should always be reminded of the cost. And pay our respects to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. enjoyed your reaction, thanks
The full inscription on the Tomb….HERE RESTS IN HONORED GLORY AN AMERICAN SOLDIER, KNOWN BUT TO GOD.
They were established in the 1920s, with 24 hour watch starting after WWII.
SINCE that time, blizzards and blazing heat have hit DC. EVen in the Hurricanes a decade back, when ordered to seek shelter for safety, the Guard maintained this watch. It is sacred duty to them.
To clarify, there has never been an order to "seek shelter" or stand down. The option was to stand guard at the top of the stairs, by the Trophy Room. Everyone stayed on the plaza.
@@tommyodonnell9 Ecxellent clarification.
I served in a different branch but, these details that are tradition in the US military, are an honor. I’ve been to the changing of the guard. It’s something I think all Americans should experience. Our freedoms weren’t free
I wanna thank you for showing that video, NOT enough Americans have ever seen it. Thank you for the RESPECT you showed, I'm SO tired of seeing young people in America that spit on our flag, and disrespect the VERY COUNTRY that has sheltered them and given them the opportunity to be anything they wanna be and they choose to act like SPOILED children and DON'T appreciate those who came before to make it possible for them to the disappointments they've become !! R.I.P. ALL who came before ! Long Live FREEDOM and AMERICA !!
This is an inspection of a soldier on guard duty by a non-commissioned officer of his uniform and weapon as the guards change shift. It is a common occurrence in the military, but done with exaggerated precision here to denote the utmost respect by the sentries for the men they guard.
Thank you for your reaction and the respect you showed for a part of Americana that is extremely close to me and my families heart! My grandfather was KIA/MIA IN WWII as a shot down pilot of a B17 and his body never recovered.
My family has visited the Tomb and Arlington National Cemetery every year since before I was born in 1976. On my grandfathers birthday we go up from Charleston, SC (12 hr drive) and pay our respects not only to him but every American that has paid the ultimate price for what they believe is just ! 🙏🏽. Much love from a second generation US Marine and a 7th generation service member, dating back before the Civil War!
Semper Fi.
@@md_vandenberg Semper Fi!
Thank you SO much for your service and for your family's sacrifice. My husband husband retired after 26 years on Jan 1 , 2022, because things got a little...crazy, and things were being forced he wasn't willing to do. Sad, because he loved the Corps so much. We married two years before he joined, (he was 23), so we were always the old "mom and dad" couple on the block, lol. He was a KC-130 FE. Anyhoo, thank you again. Semper Fi. ❤
Being a tomb guard is kind of a lifetime gig. When you are accepted to be a guard you receive a badge to identify this that you wear on your uniform. This badge can be rescinded at any point should you do something that dishonors the post, whether still active military or retired. I believe it is the only badge in the US military that has this feature
I remember someone saying weather its true or not I don't know.
But the person said that once your a guard you can no longer drink or swear
@@markhosbrough9180 that's a myth they are allowed to partake as long as they are off duty
Yup let me add a little.
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 {fighting} or the tomb in any way. Landing a tomb guard position is tough because of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier rules of eligibility and intensive training requirements. Fewer than 10 percent of the men and women who volunteer for this service pass all the tests during training to become tomb sentinels.
@@alexanderj.mendez3815 I hate to call you wrong, but the claim that the sentinels have to commit 2 years of life to guard the tomb, live in a barracks under the tomb, and cannot drink or swear for the rest of their lives are false rumors. This is according to the Society of the Honor Guard.
@@alexanderj.mendez3815 a lot of false rumors in this statement sadly, swearing and drinking are things that prohibited on duty not off for the rest of their lives lol
I was fortunate enough at age 11 in 1961 to visit Washington, DC and we attended this ceremony. Very powerful. Not a sound from the crowd. He was inspecting his weapon and uniform before he was allowed to guard.
I always get teary eyed when I see these soldiers performing this honor to our unknown fallen.
Something you should know is the exactness to which these heroes perform their assigned duty of guarding the tomb. The Sentinel (this is what the guard are called) begins walking at a cadence of 90 steps per minute. 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 back down the mat to the original starting place and continues the exact same process back and forth with the 21 second pauses. He will repeat this process for the entirety of his watch. In the Summer months the guards change every half hour. In the Winter months the guards change every hour. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. There is always a guard on watch, regardless of the weather.
Always count their steps and their hold position looking towards the tomb for 21 seconds. The 21 dignifies the 21 gun salute.
There are other videos that show more history of becoming a member and what each step in the process means
I got to place a wreath at the tomb of the unknown soldier when I was in 8th grade. There was a competition and 2 boys and 2 girls got to participate. During the ceremony we were told we could either salute or place our hands over our heart. I remember meeting with the guards. They were very serious. and told us how to act. I was 14 at the time and it was a huge deal. We were told how to act, what to do, and what was expected of us. The tomb of the unknown soldier is no joke and taken very seriously
Notice the guard always has his weapon toward crowd. Showing the public it would have to get through it before getting to the tomb
The guards wear no rank on their uniform so no man ever will rank higher than the unknown soldier. Respect.
If You haven't done so, You should check out the video of how they become tomb guards. It tells so much information as to what these men and women have to go through just for the honor of guarding the tomb. No matter the rank of the guards of the tomb they do not wear rank insignia so they will not outrank any of the unknown soldiers that are resting in the tomb.
No one wants Peace more than a soldier.. God Bless the ones that protect a fallen brother....
It says, "Here rests in honored glory, an American soldier, known but to God."
Thank you for seeing the changing of the guard. You might check out the history of the Tomb of The Unknown Soldier. Very moving and informative.
The reason they inspect the rifle is to show publicly that everything has to perfect and in order for the Sentinel to carry out his duty. Every detail, every step, every motion, must be perfect. For these Sentinels represent the spirit of the United States Military to the public. They actually send the replacing sentry back should he fail the inspection, that’s how committed and devoted these men are to their task. To guard the Tomb of the Unknown requires devotion to Duty, Discipline, and Honor.
This tomb represents so much. Those that never came home, those still Missing In Action, all those Mama's son's who never came back, wives made widows, children being left without a dad... Even those who died in action and don't have a grave. We as a nation owe so much to these men and women. We know how to honor our fallen brothers and sisters that stood forward so we didn't have to. ♥️ P.S. LOVE YOU GUYS ALL THE WAY FROM ATLANTA, GEORGIA. USA.
I feel compelled to say that as a liberal who understands the security and benefits afforded to me by this country on the souls that sacrificed this is heartbreakingly beautiful to watch. It leaves me to feel this is how the military grieves the loss of those who not just paid the ultimate price for our freedom but worst of all never got to come home and be recognized and honored with a funeral. This also reminds me of witnessing the American cemetery in eastern Belgium near Aachen Germany for the souls lost in the battle of the bulge of WWII. So many crosses…. For one battle 💔
The Soldier brought home and buried in that tomb is the Embodiment of All That Fought And Died
I suggest that if you find this interesting you watch a video about how the guards are chosen as well as the tomb. Its not a job but an honor to be there. Thank you my brothers and sisters.
Silence and respect are not asked for or even expected. They are demanded in the most terrifying pg language you could imagine. I felt honored to lay a wreath on the tomb back in 2010 on my class trip. The guards do their patrols 24/7 365 days a year. Regardless of the conditions. And they are stone walls. There was an incident where the inspecting officer dropped the rifle and the bayonet stabbed the reliving guard in the foot and there was no reaction. He went on duty with a bleeding foot until the next changing. To have the honor to be able to guard the tomb of the unknown soldier is a honor one step down from getting the medal of honor
This is not a tomb for just a single unknown soldier of each major war. It represents every single soldier who was killed and never identified. Every single one. The actual bodies there are symbolic and were picked at random by a war hero of each war.
I go there every Memorial Day in my uniform to pay my respects. It is hard not to cry a little.
Your Nation also has a monument dedicated to the unknowns, Amar Jawan Jyoti (Flame of the Immortal Soldier).
You need to watch HOW IT ALL STARTED the creating of the Tomb
Arlington is one of the largest cemeteries in the world. It's also very haunted. I worked with two guys who had been Tomb Sentinels and they must ignore anything they hear or see and they hear and see alot at night. :)
The cemetery isn't haunted, it's 2022, there's no such things as ghosts.
@@nicknam8478 Correct, Arlington and The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier are not haunted. But are damn sure haunting.
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There are many significant things here. Of all the unknown or unidentified soldiers one was selected randomly from WWI, WW2, Korea and Viet Nam to be entombed there. Several years ago one of the bodies was identified by means of DNA which had not been available back when. The men and women who walk this post do not wear any indication of rank (the one in charge does when he or she does the inspection), so that they will never outrank those buried there. The highest honor (or one of the highest) afforded heroes of the American Military is the 21 gun salute. Therefore the guards walk 21 steps on that rug, They then wait 21 seconds and walk 21 steps to the other end. The inspection of the new guard is to check the weapon for cleanliness and condition, and also to check the guards uniform from the hat to the shoes.
It was 1998 that the Vietnam Unknown was identified and removed.
@@tommyodonnell9 Thank you Tommy.
I really enjoy watching your videos and seeing what Indian people think of far off place and cultures! Keep it up! Much love, from America!
These men guard this tomb regardless of weather. They stand through hurricane and blizzards ... even through blazing heat! Their commitment is steadfast and strong!
(Men and women)
A tomb for those who fell and were unaccounted for.
The guards have no rank when on duty so they can't outrank the fallen.
If you were wondering the whole point of the beginning inspection is to ensure that the weapon is spot less clean and in working order not one spec of dust. And checking the uniform for even a single thread that is sticking out that is a big no no. You must be in immaculate condition to carry the honor of guarding the tomb. Also if you noticed every time they turned when doing their walk they would switch the rifle to a different shoulder that is facing the crowd, this is to signify and demonstrate that this guard stand in between any one and the tomb and that he will protect it with his life. Its incredibly hard to get into the old guard but its one of the highest honors any military person can receive.
The idea of guarding the bodies of fallen service members applies also to those who have been identified. From the time bodies are recovered from the battlefield or accident site then throughout transport they are never left alone until they are turned over to family.
You will notice that he keeps his rifle towards the crowd. Also those marching wear no rank so there is no chance of outranking the unknown
Yes, the crowd is silent. If you’re not silent the guard will tell you to shut up.
All these men do is protect a tomb full of Bones of an unknown man but it is infinitely important to us to recognize those who gave their lives to defend this country.
They are hand picked veterans who have been deployed to combat regions before becoming members of the Old Guard . Every Guard is a qualified Infantry soldier , and their M14 battle rifles are service ready . The 3rd has duties other than protecting the tomb and the bones inside . This is only the public face that most people see . BTW , have you ever watched military Drill Teams perform ? The USMC Silent Drill Team is allegedly the best .
@@victorwaddell6530 While some have seen combat, it isn't required. And nobody is handpicked. You go to TOG and then request the opportunity to train to be a Sentinel.
@@victorwaddell6530 these fine men and women Express our deepest respect to the remains of the honor dead I couldn't be more proud of them or support them more carry on sir.
@@bobreil7464 Yes Sir .
@@tommyodonnell9 thank you for your insight in regards to the personnel your comments are always welcome.
The inspection of the weapon and of the guards uniform is to ensure that the guard is perfect otherwise it would be seen as disrespectful of the tomb if anything is out of place and not perfect.
Whatever their actual rank, the tomb guards do not wear rank insignia while on duty, which means they assume the lowest rank. The rank of the Unknown Soldier is also unknown, and the guards must not outrank the soldier they are guarding.
The anonymity of the entombed soldier is the key symbolism of the monument; it could be the tomb of anyone who fell in service of the nation, and therefore serves as a monument symbolizing all of the sacrifices.
I've been there for the ceremony, and it's incredible to watch live. There are so many cool things to see if you visit Washington DC, but visiting the Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier should definitely be on the short list.
Growing up in DC Ive seen it many times. it's always a place I go to watch a changing every time I go home
I went to see it in middle school, it was a very awesome moment to see. Unfortunately our teachers no idea what they were doing and we ended up watching the changing of the guard 3 times and that was a bit much for a bunch of 13 year olds 🤣
In the beginning; take a look at the carpet upon which the Guard walks. You can thee the footprints of the hundreds that have walked there before.
If the relieving guard is not perfect, that is, his weapon is spotlessly clean, and his complete uniform, including his/her shoes, are meeting the extremely high requirements. If anything is not right, he will not be allowed to relieve the current guard. Another guard will then need to take his place. Then the process begins all over again.
The guards are so dedicated and take their job so seriously that there was an incident a few years ago where the rifle was dropped by the man doing the inspection and it landed bayonet down in the oncoming guard's foot, puncturing right through it. The oncoming guard barely even flinched and did his patrol, blood seeping out of his foot.
What you were seeing was the inspection of the on coming tomb guards weapon, and his uniform . the weapon and the uniform must be perfect. there is a lot of respect for these soldiers who are known only to God. i was in the Coast Guard honor guard back in the 1960 S and i took part in the funeral of President John F Kennedy at Arlington cemetery. it was a day i will never forget as long as i live.
Seeing this in person is 1000x better.
I am just a couple of hours drive from there in northern Virginia always worth a visit when I am in the area
They are checking his rifle and uniform to be in pristine condition. The white gloves are to check for dirt.
Got to see the changing of the guard a few years ago. One of the most interesting things was that their paces are so exact that you can see the the pattern of their steps on the marble where the material from the shoes had been left. That’s a crazy level of perfection.
each guard is inspected. their uniform and gun have to be immaculate
You should watch The History of the Tomb of the Unknown.
My father is buried about 500m from the Tomb. It was his dream to be interred at Arlington his entire military career.
Thank you for the beautiful video, @theloudguys
Look up the Sentinel who got stabbed in the foot with the other Sentinel's bayonet and kept his composure and didn't make a sound. I took a trip here from the Midwest with my 8th grade class back in the 90's and we got to come up and lay a Wreath in honor for the soldiers. He's not showing the gun, he's inspecting it to make sure it's clean and operable. He is also checking his uniform is in order otherwise he will need fix it and be reprimanded.
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3rd Infantry Regiment - The Old Guard. " _Noli Me Tangere" / " Touch Me Not_ "
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I am always so proud to be an American when I see the reactions of other nation's at The Tomb of The Unknown Soldier. It is absolutely an astounding ritual. In Middle School, I was blessed enough to travel with a school trip for a week to Washington D.C. (from Colorado where I lived). Our class went to the hear and layed a wreath there. As every male in my family has served in the Armed Forces, I can tell you, the experience gives me chills to this day. What an honor to get to be a part of that.
There is a vidoe called "The Story of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers" which explains why and how the Tomb became so respected and honored and I think you will love it!
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Seeing that you enjoyed this video, may I suggest that you check out the "Silent Drill Platoon"? The soldiers do an intricate set of maneuvers and a weapon inspection (with lots of flourishes) in absolute silence and extreme precision. It is incredible and well worth your time.
When I was in middle school we took a field trip to DC and visited here during the changing of the guard. One of my classmates at the time berated the Sargent with insults immediately after he requested for everyone to stand up and be silent. He was given three chances by the guards before they got extremely upset and kicked him out of the cemetery.
Some details I don't know if you noticed... While the commander of the guard introduced himself and wears rank insignia, those posting the guard wear no rank and are not introduced. This is because since the soldiers in the tomb are unknown, nobody knows who they were and what rank they were. The guards will not outrank the honored dead, so they wear no rank. The guards are not carrying the current Army rifles, but those of the past wars the Unknowns came from. They guard not only 24/7. but in all conditions- rain, snow, or blinding sun- and they never show any reaction. The only time a shift was ever missed was when a hurricane hit the city, and even then it took orders from on high to make them take cover. And don't think the guards are only performing a ritual, they are serious- there are videos of them loading and pointing their weapons when people were approaching disrespectfully. Fortunately, we've never had to find out what would have happened if protesters actually laid hands on the tomb.
If *anyone* lays hands on the tomb. Not just protestors.
Their rifle is an M14 from the Cold War era . It was the shortest serving issue rifle , being used in the Vietnam War before being replaced by the M16 in general service . The M14 was my service rifle when I was in the US Navy from 1985 to 1995 .
Sorry, but you are very wrong - the Unknowns have NEVER been abandoned. There has never been a stand down order given from anyone, much less a president. During Isabel and Sandy the option was to stand guard at the top of the stairs, by the Trophy Room. Everyone has always declined and stayed on the plaza.
@@tommyodonnell9 Right, I meant they didn't HAVE to, but they did it anyway. Good point.
@@bierce716 Yes, they did "have" to guard the Unknowns.
When the Loud Guys met the Hallowed Silence.
He is inspecting the new guard.
keep in mind thats thier job yes this is a special billet. the army drill team are the best
When they are checking the rifle it is to make sure its Spick and span clean, no extra oil or any dirt on it. U can be made to leave and fix the problem if they find any dirt or anything wrong.
The US has a policy to leave no one behind. We try to bring everyone home, alive or not. So this pecial tomb is for the people we are so sorry couldn’t recover and identify. I think we show a lot of respect to veterans
The cool thing is everything they do has a meaning to it. Nothing is done without a purpose. And it is very much advised to never try disrespecting the tomb of the unknown soldier. If those guards don't instantly single, you out. And put an end to whatever you're doing. You can be assured a vet, or a patriot will go after you. But what makes it more touching is they guard it every day and night. 365 days a year. And not everyone can be a tomb guard. It's very difficult to make it into their unit.
Thank you so much for your reaction. It is indeed an emotional thing.
Since the identities and ranks of the soldiers within in the tomb are not known, the guards don’t wear their insignia to avoid potentially outranking the soldiers they’re watching over. Everything is done in a series of 21, as a type of 21-gun salute.
"The Sentinel does not execute an about face, rather they stop on the 21st step, then turn and face the Tomb for 21 seconds. They then turn to face back down the mat, change the weapon to the outside shoulder, mentally count off 21 seconds, then step off for another 21 step walk down the mat. They face the Tomb at each end of the 21 step walk for 21 seconds. The Sentinel then repeats this over and over until the Guard Change ceremony begins.”
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You should check out the reason for the tomb of the unknown soldier, if you haven’t already.
It’s heartbreaking, but also at the same time, makes you happy that even though they’re unknown, they’re home now. It makes me cry every time I see these videos, a mix of heartbreak and happiness.
You two are great and I appreciate the respect y’all give to the soldiers, past and present, and their families. You two have my full respect and subscription.
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Exacting Standards to be a tomb guard. There is a video on this for the requirements and preparation before going on duty.
First, is the weapons inspection. Followed by personal inspection of the on-coming Guard. For more learning about the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, there is a video about that. You will learn about the concept, purpose and meaning of the whole ceremony. I urge you to do a reaction to that video.
Love your reactions, bless you both
The request of the Sergeant, we were all supposed to stand - - in respect. If you ever arrive at the Tomb of the Unknown - - please stand. [As you did not, in this video].
hey guys, thank you for showing this ceremony.. good job.. just wanted to tell you that there is another video ...its the same video only it has a person explaining everything about the ceremony and it is good
4:28 Sargent of the Guards Inspection of the Guard, then Changing of the Guard...
He inspects the gun to be sure it is clean
Great video!! To truly appreciate this you should probably react to how and why the tomb came to be. Thank you for the reaction
Because no one knows what rank the Unknowns held in their service, the Sentinels at the Tomb wear no rank insignia while guarding their post, so as not to outrank the honored dead. The Sergeant of the Guard is the only one who wears rank insignia during the Changing of the Guard ceremony.
The Vietnam War Unknown Soldier was Identified as Lt. Michael Blassie USAF and returned to his hometown. Now that tomb is empty.
I believe that all able bodied foreign nationals, man or woman, who immigrate to America, as a requirement of gaining U.S. citizenship, should serve 2 years in the military (or, another form of public service), in order to fully understand what Democracy and Freedom truly mean. Most foreign nationals who come here, are only interested in getting a high paying job and sending money back to their family. This is not the only opportunity or symbolism that America represents.
The Sentinels train for ONE year before even wearing the Wreath...the Wreath is the rarest award in the U S Army...And once awarded, your conduct MUST be sterling for the rest of your career in the military...
It's not a wreath pin - it's the Tomb Guard Identification Badge. You train for several months, not a year. Unfortunately you are among too many that have read an internet myth. (And the Badge can be revoked after you leave the Army. But not because you have a beer, like the internet says.)
She has her shirt on both arms this time❤️
Only God know who is in that tomb, but the Americans will protect him forever❤🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Also, unless I just haven't seen it on your list, you should check out the changing of the guard ceremony at the India-Pakistan border (Wagah/Attari)
You should watch the video about how this was built and unknowns were chosen
These guy are serious - if you try shit they WILL stop you. First, they will shout orders to stop (and they will notice you way before you think thye would) - they will shoot you to protect the tomb if it comes to that, but they trained in many ways to prevent it coming to "that".