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Sep 29, 2017 · Guards must be able to repeat all seven pages of history word-for-word to earn a walk -- a ceremonial ritual involving specific steps and movements that occur during the changing of the guard. These walks consist of an hour in the winter and at night and a half-hour in the summer.
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Jul 13, 2020 · 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.
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Keeping vigil at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, in Arlington National Cemetery, are the sentinel guards, whose every step, every turn, honors and remembers America’s fallen. They protect fellow soldiers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice, making sure they are never alone.
Soldiers were first assigned to guard the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in 1926, to discourage visitors from climbing or stepping on it. In 1937, the guards became a 24/7 presence, standing watch ...
May 20, 2024 · The Tomb Guards (or Sentinels) stand watch at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery all day and night. It is both a great honor and a difficult process to become a tomb guard.
Jul 18, 2024 · The guards of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier are members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, who volunteer to keep watch over the Tomb and the brave unidentified soldiers lying in it. These soldiers go through an intensive training program, which includes an interview and several exams.
