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New Sentinels learn the history of Arlington National Cemetery and the grave locations of nearly 300 veterans.They learn the guard-change ceremony, the manual of arms, and methods for keeping their uniforms and weapons in immaculate condition.
- Tomb of The Unknown Soldier
Welcome to Arlington National Cemetery, our Nation's most...
- Notable Graves
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- Monuments and Memorials
Throughout the course of Arlington National Cemetery’s...
- History
February. The USS Maine Memorial in Section 24 of Arlington...
- About
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Ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery. Memorial...
- Explore the Cemetery
The location of the nation's official ceremonies to honor...
- Arlington National Cemetery > Visit
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- Tomb of The Unknown Soldier
- Where Does The Changing of The Guard Take place?
- When Does The Changing of The Guard Take place?
- Where to Stand to Watch The Changing of The Guard?
- Description of The Ceremony
The Changing of the Guard takes place in the middle of Arlington Cemetery at the top of one of two hills. It occurs between the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Memorial Amphitheater. You can also view our Google map with directions. If you are walking from the welcome center, it is approximately 15-20 minutes up moderately steep hills to reach ...
The changing of the guard happens every hour on the hour when the cemetery is open to the public from October 01 through March 31. From April 1 through September 30, it also occurs every half hour when the cemetery is open to the public. On some occasions (particularly in the Spring months), there are also wreath-laying ceremonies by school groups....
If you want an up close-up view of the inspection of the new sentinel, then be sure to choose the front right side of the grandstand (when looking at the Tomb), as close to the rail as possible. We recommend that spectators stand to the right of the Tomb for the best views. The orange star in the image above shows the best viewing points on the low...
If you arrive before the Changing starts, you will see a lone sentinel, sharply dressed in formal Army attire, and most importantly, no rank. Since we do not know who the Unknowns are, we do not, therefore, know their ranks, and it would be inappropriate for the Unknowns to be guarded by someone who outranks them. You may see the sentinel wearing a...
Oct 4, 2021 · October 4, 202112:46 PM ET. By. Joe Hernandez. Enlarge this image. The first all-female guard change takes place at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. The Old Guard, U ...
Oct 1, 2021 · Weeks before the Tomb of the Unknown marks 100 years at Arlington National Cemetery, another event of significance took place atop the Tomb Plaza. For the first time in the 84-year vigil of the ...
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