Never Disrespect Sentinels at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier - (Marine Reacts)
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- The Sentinels of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier stand watch 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, in any weather. Meet men who gave all, MOH recipients - • Honoring Medal of Hono... . Sentinels, who volunteer for this post, are considered the elite of the elite 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), headquartered at nearby Fort Myer, Virginia. HATS ETC - shop.spreadshirt.com/jamesons...
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The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is iconic at Arlington. Through the ages, one of the consequences of warfare has been large numbers of unidentified dead. Sometimes unidentified remains resulted from poor record-keeping, the damage that weapons of war inflicted on bodies, or the haste required to bury the dead and mark gravesites. In the United States prior to the Civil War, unidentified remains were often buried in mass graves. At Arlington National Cemetery, these include unknown soldiers and sailors from the War of 1812 who were discovered buried at the Washington Navy Yard and reburied at Arlington National Cemetery in 1905.
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when i was a boy of about 10-11 years old, i had the honor of laying a wreath at the tomb. Was very emotional and remains one of the most emotional experiences my life. Highest honor i’ve ever received.
Respect
I’m not too brave to admit I couldn’t hack it, if someone was that bent on disrespecting the tomb
@jamesons travels please heart my comment
You hear horseman decoration you picture off the books American special forces fighting the Russian forces with mujahideen in Afghanistan.
I got to witness the changing of the guard in a pouring down rainstorm. There was probably a total of five of us out there. I remember the sergeant thanking the very few of us for joining them in the rain...... I will never forget that.
thats just powerful stuff man you have all my respect !
That’s amazing
That's super cool. And I'd imagine the Tomb Guards feel immense pride by enduring that weather while maintaining their military bearing.
My mother and i volenteered for wreaths across America one year and it was pouring buckets outside, it was probably 50 degrees outside, and the people who were at Arlington laying out the wreathes all got a chance to see the changing of the guard. It really is a spectacle to behold.
That is the coolest thing I've read today. Thanks for sharing
This is the tomb of soldiers whos funerals were empty,no family to visit and no identification of their heroism.The only family they have left is the badasses who guard their tomb every day.
Badass of Today Respecting the Badasses Before Him.
The only people that know are the military. And they know where each individual is
that is where captain america is burried
@@pablopervguy4355 Captain America is immortal. He would be a known soldier if he were dead.
Not exactly true. It's of those whose remains were never identified.
I worked at Ft. Carson with a Tomb Guard. He was the epitome of the perfect soldier. It was an honor to work with him.
FT. Carson, HOOAH!
I was at ft Carson 4th ID 2/8
@@fleecejohnson6939 My ENGINEER Unit out of Denver trained at Carson alot, Tent City, Camp Red Devil, Pinyon Canyon, crew serve range and regular ranges, a good time was had by all, HOOAH!
Jesus Christ loves you
@@TheBros2theend Jesus Christ loves us all.
During the changing of the guard, an Italian couple behind us, the man got on the phone and started talking. We all gave him dirty looks and he didn't care. Then the guard approached and shouted at him, he was really surprised and shut up.
Deserved.
Disrespectful as low life forigners usually are . Clueless
@@johnnyjericho8472 You were the loud Italian
@Johnny Jericho go there abs speak loudly on your phone and you’ll find out
Foreigners in DC piss me off.
They're all rude af, yet they go home and complain about how rude American tourists are in their nations, failing to see the irony like the hypocrite douchebags they are.
I know for a FACT that if the tomb was unguarded at this time... it would definitely be torn to the ground by people who have zeros respect for anything.
We all know it true.
Sadly I'd believe it. People have even less respect for such things today then ever before
These BLM retards went after Winston Churchill statue what the f***
@@gamertheories101 theyre going after Lincoln now to. Supposedly cause "he was president during the civil war/during slavery"
Or so ive heard
@@jasonleslie203 next you'll see them go after Martin Luther King cuz he was the face of the civil Rights movement at a time in America when black people face discrimination lol the United States has an Adolf Hitler memorial can you imagine i would love to see there reaction
My grandfather is buried about 300 yards NW of that tomb.
My fathers headstones not to far off.
(his body was never recovered. U.S. Navy aviator died 9/23/1962)
God Bless these Sentinals.
Oh wow. That’s my birthday. May he Rest In Peace
God Bless your Family and their Sacrifice for Our Nation 🇺🇸
God bless you and yours
@@tonyascarlett2413 I did 27 years Active Duty Military, I also did 21 year with Cal Fire 🇺🇸
@@Marfoir0303 ❤🤍💙💪
The horseman badge is rare because they just started awarding it in the past few years. You’re observations are on point. I am a tomb guard if you ever want to chat reach out. I hold badge number 568 and served during 2007 to 2010.
I also let people know that the horseman badge is new. Considering how many have already been awarded, the TGIB is definitely the rarer of the two.
How often did you have to yell at people during your time?
@@mattthacker9120 during the summer hours I would guesstimate around 2 to 3 times a week on average.
Thank you for your service.
When you yelled at people did they understand or were they just clueless.
One of my drill sergeants from AIT was from the Old Guard. One morning, he asked me if I had shaved. He was about 25 feet away, but it didn’t help. I didn’t even know what the Old Guard was before that morning… I lied, and said I had shaved. Big mistake. His attention and AWARENESS of detail still baffles me today, 30 years later. He pulled me out of formation and invented a new punishment, which he named after me (what an honor!). Everyone shaved every morning after that.
I bet he still tells people about that morning!
So what was the name of the punishment? Curiosity and all.
I was able to have the honor of guarding the tomb. I was a part of the honor guard. Not a tomb solider, but there was a night they needed to be relieved. Me and a few buddies jumped at the chance. It was in the middle of the night and it was freezing cold, but worth every second. You write your name in a huge log book that from the looks of it has been in use for a very very long time. Again, it was an honor and a privilege to relieve my brothers for the night and walk the mat.
Mike Glover talks about his experience . You always wander what is the motivation behind wanting to become a tomb guard ?
How long did you have to do that for? I was a Royal Guard in Oslo but our service was mandatory for 1 year. Couldn't imagine to volunteer for that job.
@@feonor26 a lot of people are proud to do something like guarding the tomb of the unknowns. It is an honor.
Proud of u brother
First of all, thank you for your service to our country. Second, thank you for your service to the tomb and what it represents. That’s something to be very proud of; to honor those whose names have been lost to time. They deserve it. I’m very proud to share a country with people like you.
"Silence and respect" that's thing we lack too much these days.
respect would have been not sending these people to die in illegal wars in the first place. No one gets to talk about silence and respect here because that was stolen from these soldiers and they were put into the ground because of it and that happened because of people just like the ones commenting on their video allowed their politicians to do it.
@@iraniansuperhacker4382 Respect for poeple who give their life for the country. Soldier aren't responsible for war, thez fight for ending them.
@@savotienbento4917 so you respect soldiers who were sent sometimes illegally against their will to invade another country by building monuments to the very culture that lead to their pointless deaths in the first place? These monuments are unamerican, the founding father would be fuckin disgusted.
yap yap the troll everyone!!!!
@@meanmechanic9 How is it being a troll when Im just being truthful? You cant just call everyone that you disagree with a troll. The reality is that some of our modern military actions have been either unconstitutional therefor illegal or against international law. Building a nationalistic monument like this is disrespectful to them. That original unknown soldier didnt die for freedom, he didnt die defending America, he died only to make someone rich. None of you actually respect the dead because you are hell bent on making sure there are more dead in the next war you support to make someone else rich.
There is no greater honor than to watch over your fallen brothers
Honorable sentinels for the honorable dead who gave their lives for America.
There is no greater WASTE OF TIME AND RESOURSES!
@@queenterraofarchrist344stfu you disrespecful piece of turd
@@queenterraofarchrist344 Sure is, it's called liberal arts
@@queenterraofarchrist344 You were obviously never taught respect.
As a former Army, paratrooper I was last at the Tomb of the Unknowns in the summer of 2015, those Sentinels are among the BEST soldiers the Army, has. The ceremony I watched brought a tear to my eye. I was so impressed with the way they carried themselves. Absolute attention to detail. The ceremony was a very humbling experience for me one which I hope never to forget.
Hooaa!!! Bro. Retired Army vet. Integrity & honor.
a good soldier is in the field, not parading around. sorry not sorry.
"you wonder what the hell is wrong with people..." Every day.
Every day!!
amen...every day
There will always be people who are swimming down at the swallow end of the gene pool.
Every. Single. Day....
@nig a god has a plan
It was such a amazing time my daughter has autism and she sat there and didn't say a word it's just a very humble place to be.
love it ❤️
Proud Papa. Great story. Thank you sir!
Question that authism.
@@svenjansen2134 WHY?
Sorry if anyone didn't understand what I was saying my daughter who was with me she is autistic and a wonderful young lady and it's not too often that her disabilities are not working on her but she was very respectful of the situation and understood what the tomb ment to America and why it is so special.
Although not a Tomb Guard, I was a member of the Old Guard for 14 years. The entire regiment means “perfection” at all times. Of all the members of the 3rd US Regiment, no one matches the absolute level of perfection as the sentinels.
Absolute respect for those guys.
Thank you for your service and God bless you and your family
@@MrEddiejet1385
Thank you sir. May God bless you and your family as well 🙏☺️
Do those M14 used have no magazine or is there a flush magazine?
@@ameripenguin I believe they don’t have a magazine.
@@ameripenguin They are not issued magazine. Therefore, they are not loaded.
The 5 round magazine is, obviously, much shorter than the standard 20 round magazine. However, it is not "flush" It sticks out about an inch.
So, if they were issued a 5 round magazine, you could still see it.
That guard is saying " brother we got your back & you will never be forgotten, you went Missing to your family but we brought you back to be in our hearts forever!" This monument is not only for the fallen that came back, it also is for those who never came back! Think about it!
"Now they've got to be babysitters for people that weren't raised right."
Yes....exactly.
Pretty sure they’ve been guarding the tomb for years! Thankfully!!
This goes back to 1922. A guard was placed to keep people from picnicking on the grave...So not a new problem.
Sadly yes. So many immature idiots. And then they think it's funny. Hence why they're immature idiots.
You mean, like Bidens'.
@@treed6953 that’s a sad fact. Even in the Civil War there were people that showed up to the first battle because they thought it was going to be like a show. They had picnics and were preparing to eat with their families as men were literally being killed.
Grateful to know that such respect is given to "the unknown soldier."
Its for all soldiers. Thats the message.
My next-door neighbor was a Sentinel of the Unknown Soldier. He enjoyed it so much that upon completion of his tour of duty a few years later he went back.
My old bishop was a retired vet and he had a tomb of the unknown soldier’s badge. He said it was his prized possession. Great guy.
There's only been 600+ badge holders since the 40s you can check it out
@@_kelley7640 Good morning Kelly. You are correct. Except the number may have reached 700 by now. And they began issuing the Tomb Guard Badge in 1958.
@@mark9531 thanks man
@@_kelley7640 Hey, they don't call me an insufferable, know-it-all horse's a$$ for nothing. I am mountain of useless facts.
I've met these guys many times. They are so professional. Very nice people that seem to love the job.
Mainly bc they are super rare to get accepted
Driving uber here In dc. I've met a few of these soldiers and the marines that do military burials at Arlington. Everyone of them a sharp bright individual.
They love it because they earned the respect they deserve, to even be considered to part of the detail.
@Ricky Gervais you nut jobs crack me up. Keep up the good work!
I was thinking it's high paying so you go through it for a few years before retiring from the service.
I'm a Canadian that married into an American military family. My father in law, David Damits was a green beret in Vietnam. David was murdered while in custody in Rancho Cucamonga. His murderer ( a guard ) goes unpunished. David was a great man and soldier, and sacrificed so much for the protection of the American people. When I see these fine people protecting this tomb, I feel a sincerely intense gratitude to them. It gives me some peace that someone is there guarding the memory of every person that paid with their lives for their country. Thank you for your service 🙏
I was in an Army School with a Soldier who was Tomb Guard and he said loved it. He said it was one of the highest honors that a person could have being in the military.
When my family visited the Tomb in '09 there was, in the audience, a goth girl wearing a "F*** You" shirt. When the guard changing ceremony began she would pop a raspberry at each step. After the third raspberry the Sentinel stopped, looked RIGHT at her and announced in a forcible voice, "Observers will maintain silence and respect during the ceremony!" Well, after about three more steps she started again. Within about five seconds three other Sentinels appeared and escorted her, gently but firmly, from the ceremony. These men and women performing the ceremony and guarding the Tomb are some badasses.
@Joe H Sounds like one of Trump’s spawn.
@UC8KWxuhk2EgqTZfaXxInJjg every Karen I’ve witnessed has been a conservative
@Chase Calvin you serious? I'm not even American and I think that was disgraceful
@Joe H aint nothing to do with being 'liberal'. Its to do with being blatently disrespectful as a human being. Political opinion and stance has no direct correlation to that.
They didn't escort her off the premises they brought her around the corner to stomp her with those nice polished shoes then walk off with a little flex🤣
I was in basic with a guy that went to the Old Guard, he was super squared away and low key. It's annoying to see the disrespect they have to deal with.
Had a drill sergeant that was a tomb guard. He still had that look the guards in the video have.
There were 5 of us in basic, ask if we would like to volunteer for the old guard. After a fairly descriptive conversation on what the detail was in scope,, we all 5 declined. I have the utmost respect for the soldiers who do that job. Lord knows I wouldn't want to.
My basic training DS was tomb of the unknown soldier honor guard - too much D&C for me, but he loved it and it was a point of pride. Hearing his description of his daily routine was insane and 10 years later on active duty I still thought of him when I held formation, marched soldiers, or inspected uniforms. That level of attention to detail and discipline is unmatched anywhere else in garrison army.
One my DIs was a Tomb Guard... he was intense...
Out of 16 years of service in the Army I only met one person that was awarded the Tomb Guard Badge.
My Nephew was chose a few years ago to place a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. So proud of him.
thank you for his service
What an honor! That's kick ass.
Awesome GOD's Blessing over you both. Thank You for your impute. My Heart soars.
Thanks for your nephew’s service
I wanna remind people that there's been tombgaurds even during hurricanes
I just checked that out and it appears you are correct.
I saw somewhere that the tomb has been guarded every minute of every hour every day since the 80s.
Its a well observed fact, but I think some people forget what it truly entails.
Common knowledge
@@andrewvelonis5940 Its wrong. They do have procedures in place of inclement weather.
"Babysitters for them who weren't raised right" that's literally the best way you could put it
Watching Ryan Shaw’s podcast, Mike Glover said earning this badge was the hardest thing he ever did in his military career. Mike was also a long time SF operator and CAG operator as well. Just gives you an idea of how difficult it was.
I’m not scolding you or anything but Mike wasn’t a CAG operator, he was a intelligence guy attached to a squadron there. Same as Tu Lam, regular group green berets often get offered certain positions within that organization to do specific tasks. Just like CAG recruits women from all branches for strategic purposes, but they are not CAG operators. They just work there if that makes any sense. A lot of Development Group guys that retire out of the Navy go get jobs within CAG because CAG covers so much more than Direct Action missions and Hostage Rescues. CAG needs pilots, scuba divers, master parachute jumpers, tank drivers, etc. Nobody knows exactly what they do, but they cover a lot of mission sets.
@@Lawman1011 I seen something like he was in CAG but wasn’t in for long so that’s why he doesnt publicize that part of his career
@@Lawman1011 Glover was a CAG operator. He talks about WV Selection and Goggin’s not making it on Ritland’s podcast. He didn’t stay long due to disagreements with an alcoholic colonel and split. Tu Lam was not CAG but was an augmented CIF… well until he shot himself in the foot.
Put an electric fence around it and equip tomb guards with cattle prods.
Lol. Land mines with sjw prizes on the other side. Oh I have some ideas. However youtube does it like them.
Bring the flapjacks and batons back. Put the biggest boys you got on that duty and give them full go ahead to crack anyone disrespecting someone’s tomb. People won’t enjoy getting a broken leg and serious jail time.
Hey, that'll work. LOL.
Or just shoot the dumbasses. More oxygen for the people who deserve it.
@@JamesonsTravels military yruelly breeds idiots like you eh
I was impressed by the sentinel who accidentally bayoneted his own foot and didn't even react, even though he was injured. He must have been in a lot of pain, but just continued his routine like nothing had happened. I found out that only those serving in the Caisson Platoon receive the horseman badge, they carry out eight funerals a day at Arlington Cemetery. Hard to believe, respect.
There are 3 caisson units. The total average for all three combined is 25 funerals a day.
Lol , " elite" these guys are fucking models with a weapon they can't actual use. Figuratively and literally. I mean I have no issue and it takes discipline but let's stop pretending these people are the same as the vets actually putting their lives at risk
@@richardsteven8024 I'm pretty sure those are FULLY FUNCTIONAL (AND POSSIBLY LOADED)
@@heistingcrusader_ad3223 indeed. But they have rules of engagement. And unless they are taking fire , they can't engage.
@@heistingcrusader_ad3223 When asked about it, The Society of the Honor Guard replied:
Is the rifle that the Sentinel carries loaded?
Tomb Guards carry fully functional M14 rifles. Given the current climate surrounding the relatively recent tragic events in Canada (attack upon the guard at the Canadian War Memorial), we will no longer be answering questions relating to specifics regarding current security and armament at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. We appreciate your understanding.
Rest assured, that the US Army has the post secured as it has been since we started guard duty at the shrine in 1926.
We have a Tomb Guard as a member of our Olympia VFW. Post 318. He was a Ranger and is a decorated Vietnam Veteran.
My first duty station was at the Old Guard. I was full honors caskets platoon. The tomb was crazy hard to make. Most guys going in knew how hard it was and still didn't make it. They usually fail a uniform inspection and get sent back to the companies. The uniform has to be perfect, that means not even 1 mm off. We also press our own uniforms and they have to be perfect. I knew a lot of tomb guards and they all had great attention to detail. They were all highly driven. I can't stress enough that perfect means perfect. Not "that looks good". My buddy told me he got smoked for over an hour for being 1 inch off his 21 steps. It's not a fun job but very honorable one. I loved my time at the Old Guard because I felt like I was doing something greater than myself.
Everytime I go back to Poland to visit my family and my grandparents graveyard, there is one tomb where is written on the stone "for the unknown soldiers" (WW2 soldiers). I always put flowers down, make sure the tomb is clean and take my time like I do it at my grandparents tomb to pray for the unknown soldiers and thank them, without their service we wouldn't be where we at today.
@Lulu Issac my respects to you..
I do the same for ww2 German graves too
@Brandon time and place
I visited that tomb in Poland
@@ayoutubecommenter1827 As a German American serving in the US army infantry currently deployed to Poland I find this joke very disrespectful dude. Learn your place.
I laid the wreath at the tomb, hands down the greatest and most honoring experience of my life.
Good for you. I would be thrilled if my Boy Scout Troop could get that priviledge.
Was it during a Washington DC trip for school? I had that honor in 91 during my 8th grade class trip
@@Breadmansgarage yessir 8th grade class trip to DC, the kids who got to lay it had to write a “my Hero essay” and I won with 3 other class mates.
@@andrewvelonis5940 I was a Boy Scout up until 7th grade, I hope your scouts do have that privilege one day.
Wow. I bet it was tough not to shred a tear. Went tp a funeral many moons ago. Very hard.
"Babysitters for people who aren't raised right." 👍
People who have never served their country, or anyone but themselves, mocking and disrespecting those who have. The draft should absolutely be reinstated!
No. It shouldn't.
I don't want to subject anyone to serve alongside those selfish bastards.
The draft should be equal and include all genders or none at all.
@@jojogrrl2756
Absolutely, 1000% wrong! There are only two genders, and the military is not a social experiment!
Stupid liberal bullshit has weakened the military too much already! I'm sure you were going for PC points from your vapid little friends, but GROW UP!!!
Perhaps you're correct.
Though the direction your country is heading (and mine), better pump the brakes because the current direction isn't worth defending.
Who wants in the military the way it is now?.
Such respect for one's who gave their lives 🙏🏻🙏🏻
The position of guard for unknown soldier isn't assigned, it is earned.
.
So the official video is lying?
@@cbachinger All I heard in the video is you volunteer. Which is true, once in the Old Guard you can volunteer request to join the tomb company, and there is a waiting list and selection process. Speaking from experience.
A high honor for anyone to even be considered for the responsibility.
Sell it as a year rotation for young people 18 months into their service and you would probly have alot of volunteers for it.
I laid a wreath there in 8th grade
Isn’t it the smallest unit in all of the military?
I'm a firefighter and our uniforms are ridiculous hot 🔥 . So total respect.
I've visited the Tomb a few times. Watched the changing of the guard. Paid my respects silently. You can feel the history in places like that. Thanks for the info on the Sentinels, and your take. It's made me appreciate that memorial even more.
You said "does it need to be guarded". I don't see it so much as guarding the toom against idiots who would spraypaint it. Any security guard can do that. To me it's a display of a soldier standing watch while his brothers sleep.
No brother left behind
As time goes on, that number of brothers continue to grow. The Sentries are there to remind us of those who we and time has forgotten. You’d be surprised how many “Unknown” Fallen Warriors we have in our history.
Absolutely.. It's 100% Respect of our Fallen Hero's.. there should be a very stiff fine for anyone breaking the posted rules and disrespecting The Tomb. Maybe there would be a lot less idiots to have to put up with. Shameful.
Lol. That is so gay.
@McMahon Why yes, yes you are.
Has anyone ever seen a village idiot wearing a Tomb Gaurd, Army Horseman, and Astronaut Badge at the same time?
I am sure there is one somewhere among there maze of medals.
@@JamesonsTravels The guy might be legit veteran of guarding his Horse's Tomb that died in combat fighting the Chinese on the dark side of the moon.
@@JamesonsTravels I don't have any quasi semi sort of kinda yeah but not really medals yet they're not that easy to pay for or create ...🙈🙉🙊
@@JamesonsTravels their* or the* maze?
@@JamesonsTravels My squad leader was in the OLD GUARD and my Drill Sgt. The display of DNC was the best because of less formal interface with the public. The ladies were a benefit... Lots of ladies throwing themselves at you per both of them.
No spray paint, markers, paint, graffiti, chips broken off - just pristine white. Beautiful!
I have immense respect for the Sentinels. I got to see them in person some years back when I was States-side and thankfully my legs weren't yet messed up back then so I could stand in their presence. Being wheelchair bound now would make it a bit more difficult, but I'd still try.
They would take you on a wheelchair accessible bus and roll you onto the Tomb Plaza for a ring side seat. Thousands of people who visit the tomb are wheelchair bound.
I worked with a Sentinel at FTCKY around 1996. He, like so many elite soldiers, was very matter of fact and humble about the job he had done. He was just as squared away as one might imagine. He was an excellent NCO in every way. No surprise.
The 24/7 guard, not only protects the unknown soldier's remains and the monument, but it also protects much, much more. It represents all of our soldiers that were lost and never properly laid to rest. Whether it be a fallen soldier from the American Revolution or every battle henceforth. It is a practical and symbolic gesture that acts as a message. We will not forget you, we will protect you, and we will honor your sacrifice every minute of every day.
Only after death.
For me. This role, the Tomb Guard, holds a special place in my mind. It's like the romantic idea of Arthurian Knights. The fact that they're sworn to uphold a level of honor beyond everyone else. How many people truly value oaths and promises these days?
This was a good comment that’s very true
Percival showed Guenivere that honor for sure 👍
I have always respected Tomb Sentinels. Stoic, unmoved by even the most disrespectful of people, or the harshest of weather. My girlfriend is in the Army, and I am joining the Air Force hopefully very soon. I hope to one day visit the tomb with her, to pay our respects to the unknown soldiers, and to the Sentinels who guard their resting place every day and night.
Wishing you the best in your career, and in your future adventures. Respect!!!
One of the greatest things this country has to offer. Everyone needs to witness the changing of the guard. 🇺🇸 🇺🇸
I had a drill sergeant at the end of basic that had been a tomb guard, he was so squared away it was unreal!!! His critical eye on our dress and drill and ceremony activity was unparalleled. He was everything that embodied the Army and the role of a tomb guard!
That had to be tough. We had 2 ranger tabbed DSs, one is getting his tab right now, the other is going to SF selection. It was a fun OUST.
Those aren’t regular dress shoes, Jameson. I watched a whole docuseries in the tomb, they actually have specially made shoes. Same almost as buckingham palace guards/queens guard.
It is a great honor to perform these duties and I absolutely respect anybody who takes on this type of task.
A childhood friend I used to know, his brother was a guard at the royal castle in Sweden and he told a story how he had to break the nose of someone disrespectful with the butt of his rifle. Made me hold my distance from the guards at all times if I visit the royal castle in Stockholm.
That never happened.
@@craigfelter Says you.
"now they gotta be babysitters for people that weren't raised right" AINT THAT THE TRUTH. For sure not a job I could do. Great video thank you.
Nothing like being singled out in front of a crowd. 🥴
i startes reading this right when he started saying it in the video... crazy
Many years ago, Washington Post interviewed an NCO of the Sentinels. He made a really interesting statement about maturity. He said the soldiers mature over the course of their duty here. And he defined maturity as knowing what needs to be done and doing it. Simple as that. Not so easy. :) But straight-forward.
We had an old guard soldier in a class at univeresity of scouting. The way he handled the flag was absolutely reverent. Nice to see in these times.
My buddy from Desert Storm was in this unit after we got back from the Gulf. He went on to make Seargent Major in the recruit command.
I am a 32 year Navy Retired Vet, I retired as the the FORCE Master Chief for the Atlantic Fleet and have been at DEVGRU as a civilian GS employee for the last 13 years. Unfortunately I have attended many funerals at Arlington in the last 40 plus years for men who died in the line of duty. When there I always go to the Tomb of the Unknown and pay my respects. The young men and women who guard the tomb never fail to impress. Though ceremonial it is tough duty and they are held to a higher standard even after leaving that command. For those of you who TRULY SERVE, God Speed and God Bless. Much Love and Respect/ Jerry Haueter USN Ret.
These Soldiers do a difficult job that few understand with a level of dedication that even less can obtain . Thank you for serving with honor.
True. But they aren't elite soldiers. Respect those units that are. The way this video made them out to be the most elite unit in the whole god damn machine is pretty disrespectful.
They are Elite Soldiers. Everyone has a lane and this is a great path in advancing self discipline and attention to detail. Two of the harder things to train people in my opinion.
I thought the video was educational and a good public announcement tool for disrespectful tourist. These younger generations demand to know why they should respect anything before they do.
I don't agree that it makes them out to be the top of the tiers. If you think that, CZcams has a lot of videos to put those feeling at ease. Those other groups are renowned enough that one video praising this one should be OK.
@@richardsteven8024 id say your the disrespectful one here
I’m Canadian and was able to visit the tomb of the unknown in Arlington. I can’t believe that anyone would try to do something disrespectful until our tomb was attacked in Ottawa and one soldier protecting the tomb was shot and killed in 2014. I deeply respect all soldiers and thank them for their service. My daughter’s boyfriend is a retired American Naval soldier and my dad is a retired Canadian retired naval retired soldier. My deepest respect to everyone in the military.
Good morning Cheryl. The danger for the Canadian guards is that they are right there on the street with no barrier, whatsoever.
You said you have been the the US tomb. You probably remember the long walk to the Tomb. It is one mile from the parking lot to the tomb.
The Tomb sits in the exact middle of 650 steel fenced in acres of Arlington National Cemetery. And there is only one entrance. You remember the airport-style security check point you went through to be admitted.
This is a huge amount of protection for the guards and the tomb.
If they were in the Navy they were Sailors. The word Soldier is specific to the Army. Not trying to be contentious.
@@jluvs2ride And hopefully a shellback as well. Fair winds and following seas.
I would suggest you and your family start a citizenship process now to become a US citizen , I started it back in 2002 and in 2008 I was granted .yes we have a woke problem here, but we are protected by the constitution but where you live the have "human rights "councils AKA Salem judges..
when my father passed in '92 4 days shy of his 39th Birthday, I had to move to Surrey, B.C. I learned how 'not to' act in other nations although, I've never really been a troublemaker. But the respect I learned helped me when I decided to join the U.S. Navy in 2000. ANY port we hit that had a military memorial, I would salute and be as respectful as I could. I am SADDENED to hear about your folks' tomb!! Such FILTH wanders the earth!! This is why we must not only stand up for what is right, no matter your place of Birth, but Teach our youngin's WHY. Thats such a hard thing to hear about regardless. Now if only my ex (she's Canadian) would have had vision to stay with me, I retired! oh well, even on that front, is never a Guarantee. I long for a place where Respect is Automatic and Kindness is the ONLY way. Blessings to you and your Family and Thank them, for their service!
In Poland, we have the same Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Warsaw. The Tomb is constantly lit by an eternal flame and assisted by a guard post provided by the three companies of the 1st Guards Battalion, Representative Honor Guard Regiment of the Polish Armed Forces. It is there that most official military commemorations take place in Poland and where foreign representatives lay wreaths when visiting Poland.
The changing of the guard takes place every full hour, 365 days a year.
as an 11b we always thought old guard woulda been horrible. but looking back the old guard is some disciplined mfers and the heart of our Army
I left the Marines after 6 yrs and did a service transfer to the Army. I had the chance to meet a Staff Sgt who was on recruiting duty at the time of my process who had the TOTUS badge. He said he loved every second of it and would do it again if he was given the chance.
Just curious. why did you transfer?
@@fuhrfhrei3441 Maybe I can give you an idea of why they would. One of my Drill Sergeants was a former Marine, and my basic was right next to a Marine training center.
I never directly asked one of them what their reasons were, but I can tell you the Army is objectively easier, less disciplined, and less strenuous across the majority of MOS’s. Which is largely because the majority of Army MOS’s are based around labor, support and logistics, so some regulatory stuff tends to be a bit more lax on our side, most noticeably after leaving the training portion of our careers. Marines never ease up from that boot camp and AIT level of discipline.
I actually had a Marine in training say to me from across our chow hall divide, “I made a huge mistake, should have joined the Army instead.”
I’ll never forget that.
The Army can mold you into a Soldier, no matter what kind of shitbag you were before. With the Marines, you have to be a certain kind of person to begin with, I think. Or you’ll find out real fast that you don’t make the cut.
TL:DR
From what I saw, Marines use the Army as a retirement home, rather than quit the service.
It’s like those idiots who mess with the Queen’s guard, only worse. This tomb is sacred on so many levels: I can’t imagine a horror worse for the MIA or KIA or their family than to never be identified, if and when your remains are found, to be forever unknown.
@Robert Dunn there needs to be a balance: yes, most of these sites are national parks and the public is welcome, but it’s not asking too much for folks to be considerate and respectful.
@Robert Dunn People that don't are disrespectful and underserving of calling themselves Americans.
@Robert Dunn Nihilism, ego, and lack of respect are why America sucks today.
@Robert Dunn This tomb is being respectful towards those lost and never found in those wars. I really don't see what your point is-- I'm well aware of people that sign up to feed their egos.
@Robert Dunn All in all, this monument has nothing to do with being entitled to special treatment for enlisting in a modern war. It is there to commemorate those lost and never found on the battlefield. Why is being serious about that worth laughing at?
I love how sharp and beautifully ceremonial the guards are. Keeping the standards high is the right thing to do.
The continuous display of absolute respect, absolute dedication and absolute perfection carried out by the "Sentinels" of the "Old Guard" 24/7/365, should be witnessed by every American at least once in their life!!!!
Not only the USA.
Im from Scotland.
Lest We Forget.
Anyone who trespass on a memorials should be charge and arrested.
You mean shot... rubber bullets to clarify
They are though.. that's why there's gaurds.
@@ezswann8176 you had me till Rubber bullets
Why did he photoshop a dude with dreads into the thumbnail?
@@GregoryCunningham to get clicks
They don’t have to tell me twice, I ain’t going a centimeter over the barrier.
I ain't going a millimeter over the barrier
They shouldn’t have to tell you at all
I would never want this job to disappear
As a temporary duty, I would have done it. It falls into the same topic as 'never leaving your buddies behind'. Its about brotherhood.
I am an Ex Guardsman from the British Army. I take my bearskin off to these lads. They must put a lot in. Looks rougher than what we went through.
The detail may be tougher, but nothing is like the dickheads who go and bother Guardsman, I'm sure. People are pretty respectful in this space, in your world, you have to deal with such pricks I imagine. Hat goes off to you for honorably serving your country.
As an American you have my respect. I've seen the crap you guys deal with and you guys maintain incredible professionalism and decorum. My hats off to you guys.
@@dakotasteele8546 thanks very much. I have visited America many times. I once went into a recruitment center in Boston and tried to enlist into the US army. Obviously I couldn't as I didn't have a green card. I am 29 so I still have time haha. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@@soldier2297lol I'm 29 too. honestly I wouldn't bother with trying to join our military these days. It's being infected with "woke" politics. I feel the same is happening to the british military. Its heartbreaking seeing two once great and powerful forces being destroyed by "feelings"
@@soldier2297 would love to have you as an American citizen though.
I was doing a home inspection several years ago, in the garage I saw a few pictures hanging on the wall of Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. I asked the owner and he said that he was a Guard for the Tomb. I think that he was surprised that I knew so much of the training and the requirements. I must have talked to him for an hour or more. He was so very humble, it was an honor for me and will always remember him
My brigade commander, Col. Victor Satterlund of the 199th Infantry Brigade, was a tomb guard in the 90s. There’s even an article by the Washington Post about him
Satman was a good one.
7:45 Racking an empty rifle can be as intimidating as though he had a full metal jacket inserted in the port.
14 years in the Army...I met one Maj with a space badge and one tomb badge while I was a detailed Recruiter.
Space badge. Wow. All 3 they mentioned seemed very rare intend. I do love the tradition of the guard.
@@JamesonsTravels Yeah the tomb guard was very proud of it and the space badge was a random MAJ that worked at my BDE at Fort Bragg. Dont know much about it but we all knew she had it. Ive seen more president 100 tabs than tomb or space.
I come from Germany and find this ceremony so impressive. I understand that you Americans are so proud of your military.
Those who have fought and died must be respected
Thank you. And shout out to you guys! And yes, we as Americans highly respect those who fought and died for our country. It's just a shame there isn't very many of us who actually care about this country anymore.
Thanks
I have been to Arlington 4 times in my life. I went a couple of times in school for a school trip. The last time I went, my family went. The last time I went, I was old enough to actually understand the tradition and respect behind Tomb Guards, and most importantly, the history of it. We went during the winter and there was snow on the ground but not actively snowing. A group of tourists of Asian ethnicity crossed the line to go touch the tomb and they were yelled at to get away from the tomb. The light bulb in their brains switched on and quickly fled the area. Changing of the guard happened a few moments after, as soon as hail/rain/snow rolled in and at least 50 people dispersed. We stood there during the changing of the guard. One of the guards that did the inspection on rotating guards, turned to us and spoke in a regular, non military voice and thanked us for respecting and participating in their tradition in freezing rain/hail. It was a moment I will never forget. Not to mention, my sister was about 3 1/2-4 years old. After the ceremony was over, the same guard doing the inspection came back out and brought a Woobie ACU patterned blanket out and tucked it around my baby sister, and marched back to his quarters. I am sure he may have gotten in trouble or disciplined for breaking the rules of guarding the tomb. We are eternally grateful for that single act of kindness. 15 years later, I still have that ACU patterned woobie in my semi truck.
I joined the Marine Corps as an 0311. I volunteered for about 2 years of duty at Marine Barracks 8th and I in Washington, D.C. Actually, we all got interviewed by 8th & I recruiters at infantry training, and I was just lucky to be selected. I felt it was an honor to march for the ceremonies of veterans who had died and were being buried in Arlington. I didn't really miss the fleet because my only experience of the fleet had been infantry training. I did serve my last two years in the fleet with a West Pac float. I found that, after a year of getting used to the field, I kind of enjoyed it. Keep in mind that I was a peace-time Marine (1981-1985). I did not have to do the heavy lifting of combat. I might have very different memories had I went to war.
You as a marine were assigned to the old guard?
It's in places as these that you realise the true meaning of the sentence - "Our flag doesn't fly because of the wind, but because of the last breath of the heroes who made the supreme sacrifice defending it" . We have such a memorial here at India (India gate , New Delhi) . My family has 18 names there . I , personally , would punch anyone trying to desecrate such a place.
Beautifully said 🙏🏼
yes ive heard of india gate ,is it not over 100 years old and is to commemorate over 80,000 soldiers who fought and died for there country in world war1 ,my respects to them all may they all rest in peace ,same as all heros who fought and died for here in britain and also all who fought and died for america respect to them all forever more and any fallen soldier for that matter ..
Amen
I find it downright disgusting when people go out of there way to disrespect all those who fell in battle for our country just for clout.
@Robert Dunn 🤣
@Robert Dunn lmaooo get a load of this guy
@Robert Dunn Perhaps the unknown soldier should've burned their draft card or not volunteered to fight an axis of evil, or protect a military ally from Soviet backed insurgence groups. Either way that person could've lived until today, and their death is something worth remembering and respecting.
It's for WW1, WW2, Korea, and Vietnam. If you don't think that Turkey's heinous treatment of the Armenians doesn't make them a tyrant, then you are more ridiculous than you think the ceremony is. Read up on parts of history before making a final judgement. Especially, when you stand to be as misinformed as you currently are.
My I suggest you read the article "What you need to know about the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier" by CNN. In it they state that "Harding officiated at the interment ceremonies at the Memorial Amphitheater on November 11, 1921. There are three other soldiers buried at the tomb. In 1956, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a bill to select and pay tribute to the unknowns of World War II and Korea. " You are entirely incorrect on what the tomb is for.
Also, the military desegregated during ww2. That is a large reason for the civil rights movement as it made everyone realized that they are equal human beings.
Perhaps read more than what your hemorrhoids
spell out on your sphincter before thinking.
My room mate at the NCO academy was a tomb guard. He was absolutely the most squared away soldier I ever knew -- he was also an extra in the bar scene of "Gardens of Stone."
The 21 steps they walk represents the 21 gun salute, the highest honor.
This memorial in every country moves me more profoundly than any other monument for what it truly represents and all the families who have grieved without closure. R.I.P.
There's one statue in my country depicting a family photo, but the father in the soldier uniform is missing, with only a gap of his silhouette there. It's a memorial for the Hungarian war dead from that particular village. I came across it by chance, and its all I can think about since.
@@davidtoth8975 Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori! Honor and Glory for those who've earned their peace by giving everything for those they love. Greetings and respect from Romania.
My brother walked here. Said it changed his life but was hell. Proud of him
Yep! Christopher Seaman. 2018-2020 Tomb Guard Identification Number 0668
The changing of the guard is an experience every American should witness.
I wasn't a tomb guard, but I imagine I can understand a sense of the seriousness and historic gravity which they felt during their duties. At two points during my tour I served in honor guard for funerals of veterans, and for part of the 60th anniversary of the bombing of pearl harbor. I and my peers felt the weight of what we represented. Yes its ceremonial, but the real result I always felt was unspoken fulfillment of that age old soldier's promise to one another; no one left behind, even if we cannot physically take you home, you will always be remembered. It makes me cry to recall even now, but that's why. No one left behind.
At the end of the day all that wear a Uniform should be Brothers. Thank you for your thoughts.
This guy that posted this, doesn't really seem to appreciate what you have said. Maybe he has not experienced anything of this gravity. I have, and really can not explain the meaning or feeling of the responsibility.
"Why did I pick this job"? Probably crossed some of their minds at some point😂
It would have to when it’s August and duty is at 1500
I doubt it does, I was 11B and stood up for HG duty, got DQ'd...the fact is a glance at the tomb gets you through. The Old Guard weeds out the quitters early. (DQ'd because I smoked dope when i was 15)
It brings tears to your eyes. What distinguishes great societies is how we treat our dead. God blessed the U.S.A.
My Dad served in the 2'nd world's war. He told me that in action they were supposed to drive the dog tags between the front teeth of a fallen soldier.
My Boy Scout master and the guy who pushed me the hardest to join the army (and mentor) was a retired sentinel. I learned a lot of cool unknown facts from him. He still holds the badge today.
That's so cool , it's important to look up to older friends for advice And knowledge
It amazing how each Sentinel memorizes specifics of US history that almost nobody else knows, and each Sentinel is given points of history to memorize, and protect, different from the Sentinels next to him.
In this way, the entire group of Sentinels carry with them a complete history of USA and DC
I have met 3 Badge Holders. All are exceptional examples of devotion to duty. Perfect in character forever to protect the Badge and the Tomb they honor forever.
In the 80's, my only time there, I had asked an old vet where the VN Memorial wall was. He pointed out the direction, and added that I will feel like I was in a church. I had no idea what he meant, But when I got there, a feeling of awe & reverence was palpable and strong.
"IT" very well requires THE RESPECT of a gaurd. For the guys who never returned. Who ARE YOU, DUDE? Very, very honorable position.
My son presented a wreath at the Tomb. I am retired Air Force, and outside of my son's eventual enlistment, it was one of my proudest moments to be a dad.
When I was a drill sergeant I had a guy come through one of my prior service cycles that Had the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier badge. Pretty cool guy and had some nice stories.
When I was in the military I was chosen to represent my Regiment at Ypres. For those that know where and what this place signifies you'll know the pride I felt representing the British army. A day I will never forget until the day I die, surrounded by graves as far as the eye could see...and enough to bring a tear to the eyes of even the hardest men I have ever known and served with.
I was Presidential Honor Guard stationed at US Marine Barracks 8th and I in 1986 87. Loved it. Yes alot of spit shine and polish, but for a single man, great. If you're married an expensive place to live.....Semper Fi.