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The Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Identification Badge is a military badge of the United States Army that honors those soldiers who have been chosen to serve as members of the Honor Guard, known as "Sentinels", at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
- February 7, 1958
- Military badge
Mar 19, 2024 · Conducting a final walk at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and earning the Tomb Identification Badge are high honors for a Tomb Guard. To do both on the same day is a rare event.
Find a Tomb Guard. Here you will find all verified Tomb Guards. Search for a Tomb Guard by Name, Badge Number (3 digits), Year of Service (YYYY).
- They don’t wear rank insignia for a reason. Unlike every American soldier, sailor, airman or Marine, the guards at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier do not wear rank insignia on their coats when guarding the tomb.
- The Tomb Guard Badge is the 3rd least awarded badge in the Army. In third place behind the Military Horseman Identification Badge and the Astronaut Badge, acquiring the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Guard Identification Badge is not just rare, it’s incredibly difficult.
- It’s not a job, it’s a lifestyle. This is not just a lifestyle in the way that the Army life is a different way of life. When serving as a Tomb Guard, the job becomes your life for 18 months.
- Being on duty means the world’s strictest schedule. Tomb Sentinels stand two-hour watches in 24 hour shifts. In that time, they will repeatedly count to 21, which is representative of the 21-gun salute, the highest military honor given.
Nov 6, 2023 · On 19 May 2022 at 1030, there will be an award ceremony to present the Tomb Guard Identification Badge (TGIB) to the following new Sentinels: Sergeant Jacob Sprosty (TGIB #697) Sergeant Kamille Torres (TGIB #698) Specialist Ryan Pachall (TGIB #699) Specialist Shay Archer (TGIB #700)
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Identification Badge will be authorized by the Commanding Officer, 1st Battalion (Reinforced), 3d U.S. Infantry (The Old Guard), for wear by each member of the Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, during their assignment to that duty.
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Guard Identification Badge is the third least-awarded qualification badge of the United States Army; as of December 26, 2023, they number 868, including 26 which have been revoked and 9 "administrative errors".
