God Bless Our Soldiers !!!!!!!!!!!!
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In 2003 as Hurricane Isabelle was approaching Washington , DC , our
US Senate/House took 2 days off with anticipation of the storm . On the ABC
evening news, it was reported that because of the dangers from the
hurricane, the military members assigned the duty of guarding the Tomb of
the Unknown Soldier were given permission to suspend the assignment . They
respectfully declined the offer, "No way, Sir!" Soaked to the skin,
marching in the pelting rain of a tropical storm, they said that guarding
the Tomb was not just an assignment, it was the highest honor that can be
afforded to a serviceperson . The tomb has been patrolled continuously,
24/7, since 1930 .
US Senate/House took 2 days off with anticipation of the storm . On the ABC
evening news, it was reported that because of the dangers from the
hurricane, the military members assigned the duty of guarding the Tomb of
the Unknown Soldier were given permission to suspend the assignment . They
respectfully declined the offer, "No way, Sir!" Soaked to the skin,
marching in the pelting rain of a tropical storm, they said that guarding
the Tomb was not just an assignment, it was the highest honor that can be
afforded to a serviceperson . The tomb has been patrolled continuously,
24/7, since 1930 .
proud dad
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21 steps . It alludes to the twenty-one gun salute, which is the
highest honor given any military or foreign dignitary .
How long does he hesitate after his about face to begin his
return walk and why?
21 seconds for the same reason as answer number 1
His gloves are moistened to prevent his losing his grip on the
rifle .
He carries the rifle on the shoulder away from the tomb .
After his march across the path, he executes an about face
and moves the rifle to the outside shoulder .
Guards are changed every thirty minutes,
twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year .
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 . " Other
requirements of the Guard : 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 . After two years, the guard is given a wreath pin that is worn on
their lapel signifying they served as guard of the tomb . There are only
400 presently worn . The guard must obey these rules for the rest of their
lives or give up the wreath pin .
The shoes are specially made with very thick soles to keep the heat
and cold from their feet . There are metal heel plates that extend to the
top of the shoe in order to make the loud click as they come to a halt .
There are no wrinkles, folds or lint on the uniform . Guards dress for duty
in front of a full-length mirror .
The first six months of duty a guard cannot talk to anyone, nor
watch TV . All off duty time is spent studying the 175 notable people laid
to rest in Arlington National Cemetery . A guard must memorize who they are
and where they are interred . Among the notables are : President Taft , Joe
E . Lewis {the boxer} and Medal of Honor winner Audie Murphy , {the most
decorated soldier of WWII} of Hollywood fame .
Every guard spends five hours a day getting his uniforms ready for
guard duty .
highest honor given any military or foreign dignitary .
How long does he hesitate after his about face to begin his
return walk and why?
21 seconds for the same reason as answer number 1
His gloves are moistened to prevent his losing his grip on the
rifle .
He carries the rifle on the shoulder away from the tomb .
After his march across the path, he executes an about face
and moves the rifle to the outside shoulder .
Guards are changed every thirty minutes,
twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year .
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 . " Other
requirements of the Guard : 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 . After two years, the guard is given a wreath pin that is worn on
their lapel signifying they served as guard of the tomb . There are only
400 presently worn . The guard must obey these rules for the rest of their
lives or give up the wreath pin .
The shoes are specially made with very thick soles to keep the heat
and cold from their feet . There are metal heel plates that extend to the
top of the shoe in order to make the loud click as they come to a halt .
There are no wrinkles, folds or lint on the uniform . Guards dress for duty
in front of a full-length mirror .
The first six months of duty a guard cannot talk to anyone, nor
watch TV . All off duty time is spent studying the 175 notable people laid
to rest in Arlington National Cemetery . A guard must memorize who they are
and where they are interred . Among the notables are : President Taft , Joe
E . Lewis {the boxer} and Medal of Honor winner Audie Murphy , {the most
decorated soldier of WWII} of Hollywood fame .
Every guard spends five hours a day getting his uniforms ready for
guard duty .
If you really want to see what our great soldiers and young Americans are doing, watch this video from CBS 60 minutes
Combat In Afghanistan Video - CBSNews.com
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i work in the radiology dept. at the VA hospital in memphis. i see the vets everyday and what they have done for us and this great country. all i can say is thank you, thank you, thank you!!
they may not have been "your wars" but you fought anyway!!
THANK YOU!! to all past, present and future military!
they may not have been "your wars" but you fought anyway!!
THANK YOU!! to all past, present and future military!
I've been to the Arlington National Cemetary during a 5th grade field trip to Washington DC. Just sitting there, silently thanking all the soldiers, gave me great inner peace. And I think that's one of the trillions of reasons our brave serve this great country.
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a place EVERY American Citizen has to visit at least once in their lifetime. It's what America is all about.
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a place EVERY American Citizen has to visit at least once in their lifetime. It's what America is all about.
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I had the opportunity to live in Sterling VA for a few months...about 6 years ago. I visited every monument and every memorial I could. None moved me the way Arlington Nat'l Cemetary did. The overwhelming pride, grief, joy....I strongly recommend visiting if you haven't already. It's very humbleing.
A veteran is someone who, at one point in his life wrote a blank check Made
payable to 'The United States of America ' for an amount of 'up to and
including my life.' That is Honor, and there are way too many people in This
country who no longer understand it.'
payable to 'The United States of America ' for an amount of 'up to and
including my life.' That is Honor, and there are way too many people in This
country who no longer understand it.'
+1 .
standiggity
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God Bless.
It is sad to think that the term "veteran" is no longer respected the way it used to be.
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