Silence and respect at all times. These Marines have WORKING rifles and anyone attempting to deface the tomb would be met with deadly force. Read about it - it's true.
I bet their rifles are clean as hell. Id give anything to inspect one for myself to see how disciplined these gentlemen are when it comes to weapons maintenance.
When Hurricane Isabel hit they told the ceremonial guards that they did not need to perform their duities the sentries guarding the Tomb of the Unknowns remained at their posts regardless. That's true honor and respect.
I went to Washington, DC 1 week ago for a field trip...I stayed for a whole week (it was my 8th grade class field trip) and I actually witnessed this. It was Cool :D and i was on the 1st step taking pictures..... :D
if the 'unknown soldier' just so happened to be known but was discovered to be gay how would the military deal with that?
i mean, for many many years they were homophobic about gays in the military even though gays obviously served and died yet the military machine found them not worthy of serving at the time
what a waste of time - 8 hour shifts behaving like a robot - go get laid military man and stop wasting your time on the dead - they served their purpose
go write your will until its your turn to die for oil and the other wrong reasons
Not anymore. They made a memorial for the missing soldiers of the US. And dont say that. Those people served our country. That's a disgrace to our country, and criticism.
If you don't like the way America is you should really just leave. That's also a Freedom you have. If you want to stay, how about respecting for those that are working day and night to keep us safe.
WOW ! How disrespectful to our dead veterans that died for our freedom !
I am appauled that someone could even make a comment like this. Our veterans deserve all the respect and honor we can give them ! They are the reason America is here and we have the freedoms we have ! Please go back and read your history book and look at all the suffering that was done for YOU and YOUR freedom.
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freedom ? oh yes we have plenty of that lol.
that freedoms not at all taken away by your own governents administration scaring you into compliancy with calculateed newsflashes of the threat of terrorism from an invisible enemy
look at the state of the world and your country
the vets ashamedly died for nothing and their memorys are disrespected FOR being remembered for how the world is today
look around, we treat the world and each other like a sewer
Your response to this is truly pathetic. As a relative to multiple veterans, I know that the men and women who rest in Arlington have made the greatest sacrifice they could ever hope to make for their country. And the fact alone that you would DARE to say they should build a mosque on a place like this is horrible, and quite frankly not needed. Just pathetic. Those people have more discipline and love for their country than you could EVER have, that much is obvious.
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what did they achieve in their sacrifice ? prey tell me. I can't see any benefits from their demise
Countrys, like their leaders are far far from perfect
As said before, remembering the dead and how and what your country has become (hated in most of the world) is an insult to them. They would be turning over in their graves knowing what they gave up for their memories and efforts to be pissed over.
Build a mosque on it, go the full hog and complete the flushing of the toilet
God bless all of those who serve....this is truly an awesome sight...I am Canadian and wish that we had this kind of dedication to our fallen!!!! Truly inspirational.
jaja this is not a soldiers, this is a ladies with weapons and uniform, look how walk, jajaja, VIVA MEXICO CABRONES, aca el ejercito es lo mejor, y si saben marchar.
He should not speak. The guard should go about its thing. If they need to have somebody speak it can be someone else. They can even have it written on a board. It takes a lot away of the reverance of the place. This is not a show.
I was there about 3 weeks ago. It was soo hot there. It is amazing that these people can be in those uniforms for hours through the blazing hot heat. And I am from Los Angeles and if im saying that it was hot, that means its hot.
I am a daughter of an Army Retired Officer and growing up while my father was active duty I was proud to be a US citizen. Now, my youngest brother is in Air Force. This fact gives me more pride to say that both my Father and Brother have and is keeping this country amazing. My brother will be heading to Iraq in May, and pray everyday nothing comes in his way. God Bless all men and women of the Armed Services!
i think this is just the coolest thing ever. sad, yes, that they were never able to identify these fallen heroes, but what a way to honor them! i hope i get the chance to witness this myself someday
Uncle - USN WWII; Father - US Army Korean War; Step-Father - USAF Cold War; Father-in-Law - US Navy WWII; Brother-in-Law - US Navy Vietnam War; 2nd Brother-in-Law - US Navy Vietnam War; Nephew - US Army Iraq; me - US Navy Vietnan War. On behalf of them and myself... you are most welcome.
thank you veterans as for i to am joining the army and am bieng sworn in this march. i will serve and protect my country with all my heart energy and knowledge.
hey bfrye1990,as a former member of the Air Force and Army National Guard,you are quite welcome.I have had people thank me for serving our country even though I never saw combat action.
yea, youre right, respecting the country and its veterans.....thats soooo gay. they should just toss their nameless badies into the river........wtf is wrong with you?
Great job! This guy in charge isn't even an NCO yet and he did it perfectly, a result of great dedication to learning the art of this ceremony. Tell me how can any American watch this and not be moved almost to tears? I served in the Army for 15 years and I always well up when I see this stuff.
These fine men and women show every day what dedication to your country is.Without a doubt the US.Military are the best trained and the most professional military in the world.They are the very reason that you and I live in a free country.This ceremony is very powerful just watching it on video.I am sure it is 100 times more powerful to be there in person.
To ensure my freedom. to guard my homeland and make me proud to be a citizen of the greatest country on earth. Or better yet why don't you go right on down to Washinton and ask him why he walks like he does. You are garbage.
This is a ceremonial event - he can't rightly 'stroll' or 'march' from one end to the other. Every movement has to be deliberately calculated. The USMC Silent Drill Platoon has a similar walk.
The guard would not they are a uniformed MP detail on the tomb at all times as well who would escort you off the tomb or take other actions as needed.
So do they actually stand guard infront of the tomb then? I would have figured that since the guys that guard it are in an infantry unit it would have been all male.
Actually, jgprap. Sorry to burst your bubble. However the person coming off is me, Spc Humphries. The person coming on is Spc. Schrodetzki. And the person changing the guard is Sgt. Oliva (was a specialist in this clip). Who was your son. I might have known him. Or more over who was/ is his trainer. Anyways just wanted to clear that up.
what do they do if some little brat kid ducks under the rail and runs toward the tomb? With all the visitors I'm sure it's happened before, but always wondered what the guards orders are for something like that.
they all look the same,but I know his walk!! so I believe he's the one going off. When we go we are aloud to go across from the visitors in the press area, we have also taken the tour BELOW the tomb in the catacombs
This all depends when you went to Arlington because now he's a sargeant and he now inspects the new guard coming on duty. Check out the CNN clip this past 11/11 they intervewed my son
I don't know where you are from, but in any war, there are alot of remains that stay unidenitfied or soldiers whose fate remains unknown. These are to honor those service people.
the guards who devote thier lives to this are tremendous human beings! they spend 5 hrs. each day preparing thier uniform for this simple, yet honorable task. hoora!
Allow my unknown brothers to rest in peace. These guys who are on this honor guard are truly the best of the honor guard teams. They do their duty on sacred ground,rain,shine,snow, with no complaint. God bless them.
I admire the fact that they remained at their post even during the last huricane that passed through DC. It it a proud tradition and post of US history.
Americans who hate America should move to another country and see why so many people want to come to america, becuase there are so many countries out there where you don't have half the things the U.S. and it's goverment provide
If anyone tried to destroy the tomb they would probly be shot, and if not tackled by the crowds of people that are there every day
these guys are the peak of american military disipline, stregnth, and we should all respect them. God bless
if they are guarding it, then what if someone were to take a hammer and smash the shit out of the tomb. would the soldier take action? i mean he is guarding it not just walking back and forth.
thats actually its now guarded 24/7. When it first opened people would have picnics and such on the tombs and some people would deface it. Then in the 30's the 24/7 guarding by the military was initiated and has gone on non stop since.
These are the things that make America great. Military tradition is a very important thing. It gives everyone something to be proud of that is uniquely American.
I think that might be a little obvious seeing as how we are a western civilization and use to be European colonies of england, france, spain, and of the dutch
you are correct inthat the basics are european (british and frnch primarilly) however alot of what we do is Purely americanex tactics weapons and inovation
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the "tsoliades" in Greece are the best guards!Those soldiers need sunglasses !!!LOL!!!Evzones in Greece with 45 degrees of Celcius stand there!See in utube "evzones" video who are real men!!!!
It's something that makes you swell with pride to watch, I love the story about how they gave the guard the option to abandon the guard when that giant thunderstorm was approaching and they put it to a vote and to the man, within 30 seconds the guard flat refused to abandon the post. Amazing guys, they live this job.
About the sunglasses - if the guards did not have the sunglasses, the reflection of the sun on the marble surrounding the tomb and the amphitheater could cause long term eye damage!
Reading some of these comments has made me sick. Fellow Americans, regardless whether you are pro or anti-war, Noone has an excuse to disrespect the individuals doing their job so that we don't have to. I for one appreciate what they do regardless how I feel about the war they fight.
yes there was a Vietnam War Air Force Pilot Identified in I believe 1998. But there still remains 2,a World War 1 Soldier and World War 2 Soldier. My guess is the World War 1 Soldier will probably never be Identified, and more than likely the same in the World War 2 Soldier's case. Meaning this Tomb will always have a guard, and will always have the utmost class and respect
Truly the most moving and emotional event that I have ever had the privilege to attend. The precise movement, and if you pay attention they take 21 steps, then turn and take a 21 second pause. The entire process is very symbolic mirroring the 21 gun salute. I don't remember all of it, but it is quite amazing to say the least. God Bless America, and may God Bless The United States Armed Forces.
about the 3 year old challenged by the guard-maybe the parents should have kept control of the child, and I doubt the guard "pulled a knife". He brings his rifle, with a bayonet on it, to position of port arms- standard procedure.
to answer some of the rumors here- they can watch TV if they want, they can smoke, and if of legal age and not on duty, they can drink alcohol. source- my friend a former guard, states lots of false rumors out there
It's not Marines they are Army
Sniperone177 2 weeks ago
Silence and respect at all times. These Marines have WORKING rifles and anyone attempting to deface the tomb would be met with deadly force. Read about it - it's true.
darthspeaks 3 months ago
my father was a Sentinel for 4 years.
311Jupiter 5 months ago
I bet their rifles are clean as hell. Id give anything to inspect one for myself to see how disciplined these gentlemen are when it comes to weapons maintenance.
Dogsoldier22 7 months ago
to the ppl who disliked this...go fuck yourselves!!!
semperfiguy84 9 months ago
Respect to all fallen soldiers, R.I.P x
SpecialCuntstable 1 year ago
And what the hell does this have to do with Bob Dylan?
Slimcase85 1 year ago
When Hurricane Isabel hit they told the ceremonial guards that they did not need to perform their duities the sentries guarding the Tomb of the Unknowns remained at their posts regardless. That's true honor and respect.
anything1234e 1 year ago 2
i saw this when i recently went 2 washington DC and it was awesome!!
pingin183 1 year ago
Thier shoes are specially made so they make that nice clicking sound.
mathiastheok 2 years ago
to eastside900 and anyone else who wants to know they do that because thats how they time evrything to be correct
shane4121928 2 years ago
I went to Washington, DC 1 week ago for a field trip...I stayed for a whole week (it was my 8th grade class field trip) and I actually witnessed this. It was Cool :D and i was on the 1st step taking pictures..... :D
DiamondPrincess518 2 years ago
yea me 2
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if the 'unknown soldier' just so happened to be known but was discovered to be gay how would the military deal with that?
i mean, for many many years they were homophobic about gays in the military even though gays obviously served and died yet the military machine found them not worthy of serving at the time
strange
sweetypie000 2 years ago
wouldn't they have to know who he was before they know he is gay? If they find out who is buried there theyhave to remove the body
sodron72 2 years ago
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what a waste of time - 8 hour shifts behaving like a robot - go get laid military man and stop wasting your time on the dead - they served their purpose
go write your will until its your turn to die for oil and the other wrong reasons
RIP though all that perished
sweetypie000 2 years ago
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Unknown soldiers are in there? I say we dig them up and see who they are. Let's all go to Home Depot and get some shovels.
2242bzo 2 years ago
Not anymore. They made a memorial for the missing soldiers of the US. And dont say that. Those people served our country. That's a disgrace to our country, and criticism.
RockBand2Freak78 2 years ago
you retard dumbass. Maybe somone lost his dogtag/documents/ was so massacred that he could not be reckognized during WWII and any other operations?
morderca95 2 years ago
@morderca95 the guy in the "monument" is from WWI
craigisbond007 1 year ago
@craigisbond007 the 4 guys you mean
ken0is0gay0fan0club 1 year ago
If you don't like the way America is you should really just leave. That's also a Freedom you have. If you want to stay, how about respecting for those that are working day and night to keep us safe.
SaritaShoemaker 2 years ago 2
why do they click their heels like that ?...it seems like a ritual or something...why does everyone need to know when their about to turn around....?
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they ought to move on and use arlington for something useful like for building a mosque or similar
sweetypie000 2 years ago
WOW ! How disrespectful to our dead veterans that died for our freedom !
I am appauled that someone could even make a comment like this. Our veterans deserve all the respect and honor we can give them ! They are the reason America is here and we have the freedoms we have ! Please go back and read your history book and look at all the suffering that was done for YOU and YOUR freedom.
lgf20001 2 years ago
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freedom ? oh yes we have plenty of that lol.
that freedoms not at all taken away by your own governents administration scaring you into compliancy with calculateed newsflashes of the threat of terrorism from an invisible enemy
look at the state of the world and your country
the vets ashamedly died for nothing and their memorys are disrespected FOR being remembered for how the world is today
look around, we treat the world and each other like a sewer
sweetypie000 2 years ago
you watch too much movies son
morderca95 2 years ago
Your response to this is truly pathetic. As a relative to multiple veterans, I know that the men and women who rest in Arlington have made the greatest sacrifice they could ever hope to make for their country. And the fact alone that you would DARE to say they should build a mosque on a place like this is horrible, and quite frankly not needed. Just pathetic. Those people have more discipline and love for their country than you could EVER have, that much is obvious.
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what did they achieve in their sacrifice ? prey tell me. I can't see any benefits from their demise
Countrys, like their leaders are far far from perfect
As said before, remembering the dead and how and what your country has become (hated in most of the world) is an insult to them. They would be turning over in their graves knowing what they gave up for their memories and efforts to be pissed over.
Build a mosque on it, go the full hog and complete the flushing of the toilet
sweetypie000 2 years ago
That lady nees to stop leaning on the han rail. Freakin nasty!
three6right 2 years ago
God bless all of those who serve....this is truly an awesome sight...I am Canadian and wish that we had this kind of dedication to our fallen!!!! Truly inspirational.
kimokanka 2 years ago
i loved this when i saw it on my 8th grade trip!!!! in May 09!!!!
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jaja this is not a soldiers, this is a ladies with weapons and uniform, look how walk, jajaja, VIVA MEXICO CABRONES, aca el ejercito es lo mejor, y si saben marchar.
pablors1989 2 years ago
Hey Pablors: Bring your boys and all their noise...any day...any time.
cmyersphoto928 2 years ago
I had to honor to see this once before and i've wanted to go back to see it again. Its such an awesome expirence. God bless our armed forces.
Mctaggart6412 2 years ago 2
Don't those guards get mad with the girl in the red shirt for flipping them off?
mke5432 2 years ago
she's taking a cell phone picture eagle eyes..
interloper65 2 years ago
ahahahaahaha after a long Monday, that was a great comment to read
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He should not speak. The guard should go about its thing. If they need to have somebody speak it can be someone else. They can even have it written on a board. It takes a lot away of the reverance of the place. This is not a show.
nkodogi 2 years ago
It's tradition, a high respect to those that have fallen... it hasn't changed... it will never change...
damn right it's not a show, show a little more respect
invisibledecoy 2 years ago 15
@invisibledecoy I wonder if people will still be able to attend this boring show in a thousand years.
inesis 1 year ago
@inesis What is wrong with you?
jkrause82 1 year ago
"Is it really required that you have to speak like a robot? I mean enough with the show. "
It's meant as a measure of respect.
God bless.
RB
rbredmond 2 years ago
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Is it really required that you have to speak like a robot? I mean enough with the show.
meatballs1945 2 years ago
what a stupid comment
dmedicFF 2 years ago 5
WOW. You're an idiot. You really are...
taylorfiveo 2 years ago
I was there about 3 weeks ago. It was soo hot there. It is amazing that these people can be in those uniforms for hours through the blazing hot heat. And I am from Los Angeles and if im saying that it was hot, that means its hot.
GLINDAnELPHABA 2 years ago 2
The uniforms are made of wool, which obviously adds to the effects of the heat. Luckily they change the guard every 30 mins during the summer.
bbarina41 2 years ago
i was there on a school d.c trip no talking aloud one of my friends got yelled at by one of the soldiers and bout shit his pants lol
buzzafire12 2 years ago
yes im sure he almost shat his pants, but that is sad that it wasn't a successful experience for him
jakeake14 2 years ago
I am a daughter of an Army Retired Officer and growing up while my father was active duty I was proud to be a US citizen. Now, my youngest brother is in Air Force. This fact gives me more pride to say that both my Father and Brother have and is keeping this country amazing. My brother will be heading to Iraq in May, and pray everyday nothing comes in his way. God Bless all men and women of the Armed Services!
KaraMieka77 2 years ago 4
I saw this yesterday it was amazing
AirsoftFillms 2 years ago
i think this is just the coolest thing ever. sad, yes, that they were never able to identify these fallen heroes, but what a way to honor them! i hope i get the chance to witness this myself someday
countrySTAR06 2 years ago 2
it's sad isn't it? :(
mindylinky 2 years ago
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but Obama laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Father
who's yo daddy ?? ??
roscoe85cj 3 years ago
hahahahahaha!!!
countrySTAR06 2 years ago
thank you veterans one and all, we honor you today; 11-11 and every day
schef99 3 years ago 5
Uncle - USN WWII; Father - US Army Korean War; Step-Father - USAF Cold War; Father-in-Law - US Navy WWII; Brother-in-Law - US Navy Vietnam War; 2nd Brother-in-Law - US Navy Vietnam War; Nephew - US Army Iraq; me - US Navy Vietnan War. On behalf of them and myself... you are most welcome.
danrieke 3 years ago 4
thank you veterans as for i to am joining the army and am bieng sworn in this march. i will serve and protect my country with all my heart energy and knowledge.
bfrye1990 2 years ago
hey bfrye1990,as a former member of the Air Force and Army National Guard,you are quite welcome.I have had people thank me for serving our country even though I never saw combat action.
quarqill 2 years ago
i thank your family
mindylinky 2 years ago
i remember seeing this in person. it is something to remember and honor.
nuclearbox2 3 years ago 5
Great Video!!!
"Live Well, It is the Geatest Revenge"
Raymond Rodden III
Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ
RMRodden 3 years ago 4
My brother was a tomb guard up until last year (He was in Charlie Company)...It is one of the proudest moments in our family...
Every one of these men is outstanding..
"Soldiers never die until they are forgotten, Tomb Guards never forget.."
PinkyFloyd99 3 years ago 21
@PinkyFloyd99 Wow you're so proud that you don't call him a Sentinel... which is what these people are...? Idiot.
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the way, they walk up and down looks pretty gay...
globetrotter0580 3 years ago
yea, youre right, respecting the country and its veterans.....thats soooo gay. they should just toss their nameless badies into the river........wtf is wrong with you?
Archistheman 3 years ago 5
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hey man, what´s wrong with you??
globetrotter0580 3 years ago
bro, i was being sarcastic, Im joinin up in a year. just saying you shouldnt disrespect soldiers like that, man
Archistheman 3 years ago 2
wow!
luvscats69 3 years ago
I can only imagine the pride that runs through you when protecting the the tomb of the unkown soldier.
BeardieMaan 3 years ago 3
YES we do.
dmedicFF 3 years ago
awesome. very moving.
pittsky 3 years ago
Great job! This guy in charge isn't even an NCO yet and he did it perfectly, a result of great dedication to learning the art of this ceremony. Tell me how can any American watch this and not be moved almost to tears? I served in the Army for 15 years and I always well up when I see this stuff.
SteelRain1987 3 years ago
this ceremony is amazing i was there thursday i think, you can see the pentagon and the guard kept walking as the plane hit on 9/11
JesusLuvsYou316 3 years ago
This ceremony is one of the greatest things I have ever witnessed. We just took a field trip to D.C. today, it was amazing.
WinningDays93 3 years ago
i was there in early april and it was very powerful
slacjack 3 years ago
These fine men and women show every day what dedication to your country is.Without a doubt the US.Military are the best trained and the most professional military in the world.They are the very reason that you and I live in a free country.This ceremony is very powerful just watching it on video.I am sure it is 100 times more powerful to be there in person.
MansfieldMan109 3 years ago 2
You are correct...anyone visiting DC should definitely fit this in...go see the Changing of the Guard
dmedicFF 3 years ago 2
i went there with my school a few days ago and i was able to lay a reath and the tomb its an expiriance i shall never forget!
(sorry about bad grammer)
hungaryfish 3 years ago 4
i went with my school a couple days ago i didnt get to lay a wreath but i got to see someone lay a wreath
JesusLuvsYou316 3 years ago
nice video i remember that. i was there 3 days ago!!! it was sweet
jcisuclones 3 years ago
lol so was i
hungaryfish 3 years ago
I wish people could stand still and stop playing with electronic gadgets. Show some reverence! This is not Disney World!
speedbump71 3 years ago 2
awesome to see it, took my boys last year so they can see all those who gave up their lives so we can live free
schef99 3 years ago
You really have to admire these guys. They are there no matter what, extreme heat in the summer or crazy cold in winter. Same attire no matter what.
PettyPettyWoodChuck 3 years ago 2
hurricane katrina didnt stop them.
kaighnyne 3 years ago 3
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all right everyone come down! the man just tried to make a point. He walks funny, nothing else. Perhaps some preparation h would do the trick!!
jackcksparrow 3 years ago
Good one encarnad.. LMAO!!
jackcksparrow 3 years ago
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boooooooooooooring
rich0490 3 years ago
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why does he walk like if he had hemorroids?
encarnadenoche 3 years ago
hey fuck ass, how bout i beat the shit outta you till you get hemorroids. its called D&C for a reason, never say some dumb shit like that again.
djrock889 3 years ago
To ensure my freedom. to guard my homeland and make me proud to be a citizen of the greatest country on earth. Or better yet why don't you go right on down to Washinton and ask him why he walks like he does. You are garbage.
vixvega 3 years ago
This is a ceremonial event - he can't rightly 'stroll' or 'march' from one end to the other. Every movement has to be deliberately calculated. The USMC Silent Drill Platoon has a similar walk.
darkfyreaol 3 years ago
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what, do you expect him to be walking in like george jefferson
swbuch 3 years ago
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to save scumbag libs like you
schef99 3 years ago
ok at the very end i heard 3 clicks did anyone else? and i thought at the very end they were suppose to march 3 abreast even? or am i wrong on that?
jonjon181 4 years ago
three clicks like three shots in a 21 gun salute, there are all ways seven rifles
schef99 3 years ago
21 steps, 24/7. Hurrican Isabelle 2003.
youngkalvin 4 years ago 5
The guard would not they are a uniformed MP detail on the tomb at all times as well who would escort you off the tomb or take other actions as needed.
compaq2441 4 years ago 2
if you went up to look at the tomb what would they do? would they shoot?
davieboy28 4 years ago
where is the tomb? and who put me -3...it was just a question i needed to know...
khangsector 4 years ago
Its at Arlington National Cemetary in Arlington Virgina, just outside of Washinton DC.
readydeady 4 years ago
Do they let women perform this duty, or is it an all male thing?
cassidy109 4 years ago
There has been 3 female sentinels I believe.
CKMustangCobra1 4 years ago
So do they actually stand guard infront of the tomb then? I would have figured that since the guys that guard it are in an infantry unit it would have been all male.
cassidy109 4 years ago
Cassidy, they do 7/24. During Hurrican Isabel a few years ago, they were told they could go off duty. To a man, they stayed on post.
JoeDonFan 4 years ago
I don't mean to sound stupid, but why do they all wear sunglasses?
skodavrsfan 4 years ago
because of the glare off the marble that surrounds them
tgergrlz 4 years ago
Thanks, I can see why now.
skodavrsfan 4 years ago
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tomb of the unknown soldier? who was he?
khangsector 4 years ago
He is unknown hence the name "tomb of the unknown soldier"
calvin396 4 years ago
there is one unknown from every US war since WW I
schef99 3 years ago
humpben I emailed you his name. I hope you know him.
jgprap 4 years ago
Actually, jgprap. Sorry to burst your bubble. However the person coming off is me, Spc Humphries. The person coming on is Spc. Schrodetzki. And the person changing the guard is Sgt. Oliva (was a specialist in this clip). Who was your son. I might have known him. Or more over who was/ is his trainer. Anyways just wanted to clear that up.
humpben 4 years ago
thanks for letting me know. I proud of all of you!!!!! I know how hard the job is
jgprap 4 years ago 2
Thank you for serving.
harwetopa 4 years ago 2
what do they do if some little brat kid ducks under the rail and runs toward the tomb? With all the visitors I'm sure it's happened before, but always wondered what the guards orders are for something like that.
nettie123x 4 years ago
my son is in this video, he has been a gua
rd for about a year....very hard 24 on 24 off
jgprap 4 years ago
which one is he?
readydeady 4 years ago
they all look the same,but I know his walk!! so I believe he's the one going off. When we go we are aloud to go across from the visitors in the press area, we have also taken the tour BELOW the tomb in the catacombs
This all depends when you went to Arlington because now he's a sargeant and he now inspects the new guard coming on duty. Check out the CNN clip this past 11/11 they intervewed my son
jgprap 4 years ago
What does everyone have a tomb of an unknown soldier, because apparently we do too. ;)
Windsong14 4 years ago
I don't know where you are from, but in any war, there are alot of remains that stay unidenitfied or soldiers whose fate remains unknown. These are to honor those service people.
readydeady 4 years ago
beautiful
scottybojangles 4 years ago 2
the guards who devote thier lives to this are tremendous human beings! they spend 5 hrs. each day preparing thier uniform for this simple, yet honorable task. hoora!
bgpmpn13 4 years ago 2
There is the GREATEST AWE even in the manner that respect is GIVEN tp ALL who have died in combat
ghs45 4 years ago
Allow my unknown brothers to rest in peace. These guys who are on this honor guard are truly the best of the honor guard teams. They do their duty on sacred ground,rain,shine,snow, with no complaint. God bless them.
BrynMawrYamBag 4 years ago 4
how what would they do to that preson?
sciencekidd89 4 years ago
I admire the fact that they remained at their post even during the last huricane that passed through DC. It it a proud tradition and post of US history.
mabutoo 4 years ago 6
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They march like girls, learn goose step at russians.
warager 4 years ago
no i think the russians learn how to march from the Ministry of Silly Walks
popejoshpope 4 years ago
"that voice"...yes they speak in a disciplined military manner.
dmedicFF 4 years ago 4
Americans who hate America should move to another country and see why so many people want to come to america, becuase there are so many countries out there where you don't have half the things the U.S. and it's goverment provide
If anyone tried to destroy the tomb they would probly be shot, and if not tackled by the crowds of people that are there every day
these guys are the peak of american military disipline, stregnth, and we should all respect them. God bless
joeconnorwilly 4 years ago 7
i was there like 3 days ago and some baby started to cry
ChrisWeign 4 years ago
IS he putting on that voice? I hope so.
Brisks 4 years ago
if they are guarding it, then what if someone were to take a hammer and smash the shit out of the tomb. would the soldier take action? i mean he is guarding it not just walking back and forth.
drfizzi 4 years ago
thats actually its now guarded 24/7. When it first opened people would have picnics and such on the tombs and some people would deface it. Then in the 30's the 24/7 guarding by the military was initiated and has gone on non stop since.
jtoatoktoe 4 years ago
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jUST SHUT UP! for God sakes..seriously..you need a good smacking!!!
tracikarns 4 years ago
These are the things that make America great. Military tradition is a very important thing. It gives everyone something to be proud of that is uniquely American.
VisualCSharp 4 years ago 2
Well your army structure is a direct copy of the europeans but nvm, the rank are the same too. but nvm.
Brisks 4 years ago
I think that might be a little obvious seeing as how we are a western civilization and use to be European colonies of england, france, spain, and of the dutch
joeconnorwilly 4 years ago
as far as i can remember this country is not that old we had to get it from somewere
voodoopcawsome 4 years ago
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Yeah so dont claim itas unique and whoever gave me a thumbs down for stating facts needs to fuck off.
Brisks 4 years ago
and you need to grow up
jtoatoktoe 4 years ago 2
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you need to grow a dick.
Brisks 4 years ago
you are correct inthat the basics are european (british and frnch primarilly) however alot of what we do is Purely americanex tactics weapons and inovation
mmproc4619 4 years ago
Respect and honor from Oklahoma. God Bless America
cpltony 4 years ago 3
What does 63y10 86-90 mean?
readydeady 4 years ago
MOS: 63Y 10-level from 1986-1990
usuckatlife 4 years ago
If you have never known or loved a soldier, I doubt you will ever truly understand what these men are guarding. GOD BLESS AMERICA.
chucksbella 4 years ago 4
"Least we not forget"
Respect from the UK
gray707 4 years ago 4
Notice, the soldiers are not in formation.
tokyomitsubishi 4 years ago
what? there are only two or three soldiers there the entire time, what kind of formation do you mean?
readydeady 4 years ago
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the "tsoliades" in Greece are the best guards!Those soldiers need sunglasses !!!LOL!!!Evzones in Greece with 45 degrees of Celcius stand there!See in utube "evzones" video who are real men!!!!
banderas12345 4 years ago
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Their wearing skirts....
Akadia 4 years ago
It's called a coat, dumbass.
TheGreenSmoke 4 years ago
It's something that makes you swell with pride to watch, I love the story about how they gave the guard the option to abandon the guard when that giant thunderstorm was approaching and they put it to a vote and to the man, within 30 seconds the guard flat refused to abandon the post. Amazing guys, they live this job.
soprisrb 4 years ago 2
About the sunglasses - if the guards did not have the sunglasses, the reflection of the sun on the marble surrounding the tomb and the amphitheater could cause long term eye damage!
Tribulation725 4 years ago
This is cool--I saw it this summer.
ice4life93 4 years ago 3
I saw the Changing of the Guard ceremony when I was about ten. Damned if it doesn't leave an impression.
Then again, Arlington in general is the sort of place that leaves an impression.
UnoServix 4 years ago 3
I just saw this ceremony today.
and let me tell you, it is very intense.
wykowski 4 years ago
Reading some of these comments has made me sick. Fellow Americans, regardless whether you are pro or anti-war, Noone has an excuse to disrespect the individuals doing their job so that we don't have to. I for one appreciate what they do regardless how I feel about the war they fight.
Stratiotes 4 years ago 2
I have seen this once and it is a moving experiance
paintsvillehs 4 years ago 2
it's hot in VA. and D.C.
crazyhalo3 4 years ago
ugly sunglasses
1tymon 4 years ago
actually they have identified only one soldier- the soldier from the Vietnam War. A few unknowns from other wars remain there.
dmedicFF 4 years ago
they have actually identified the soldier in the tomb, but it still remains the tomb of the unknown soldier
Stallion518 4 years ago
yes there was a Vietnam War Air Force Pilot Identified in I believe 1998. But there still remains 2,a World War 1 Soldier and World War 2 Soldier. My guess is the World War 1 Soldier will probably never be Identified, and more than likely the same in the World War 2 Soldier's case. Meaning this Tomb will always have a guard, and will always have the utmost class and respect
jtoatoktoe 4 years ago
I also forgot to mention their are remains from the Korean War as well
jtoatoktoe 4 years ago
Truly the most moving and emotional event that I have ever had the privilege to attend. The precise movement, and if you pay attention they take 21 steps, then turn and take a 21 second pause. The entire process is very symbolic mirroring the 21 gun salute. I don't remember all of it, but it is quite amazing to say the least. God Bless America, and may God Bless The United States Armed Forces.
themadmarmoset 4 years ago
Sunglasses on parade is wrong.
SR61 4 years ago
Sunglasses in formation is wrong. Otherwise, as long as it is conservative in appearance, it's okay.
tokyomitsubishi 4 years ago
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tokyomitsubishi 3 years ago
about the 3 year old challenged by the guard-maybe the parents should have kept control of the child, and I doubt the guard "pulled a knife". He brings his rifle, with a bayonet on it, to position of port arms- standard procedure.
dmedicFF 4 years ago
to answer some of the rumors here- they can watch TV if they want, they can smoke, and if of legal age and not on duty, they can drink alcohol. source- my friend a former guard, states lots of false rumors out there
dmedicFF 4 years ago