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Chase Neely
Tomb Position
Assistant Relief Commander, SentinelTomb Relief
1stTomb Dates
Apr 2006 - Jan 2009Society Membership
Lifetime MemberHome City / State
CACurrent City / State
NCTomb Reflections
The best sounds were the heel clicks on the first walk of a cold winter morning. The scrape you get after a \"SMASH\" change. The sound that will always stick with me is the sound of thunderous footsteps down the hallway on a dress drill. I hope no one ever finds the First Relief Book...I will always be grateful to have been granted the opportunity to serve at the Tomb. RIP SSG Adam Dickmyer (#528) and Mr. Jim Friedman.
Units & Campaigns
C Co, 1/3 INF REG (TOG)E Co, 4/3 INF REG (TOG)
B Co, 801st BSB, 4BCT, 101 ABN DIV (ASSLT) - OEF 13-14 (FOB Salerno, Bagram Airfield)
A Co, Group Support BN, 5th Special Forces Group (A)
HHC, 1st BN, 5th Special Forces Group (A)
B Co, 9th PSYOP BN, 8th PSYOP Group (A)
Awards & Decorations
Combat Action BadgeExpert Infantryman Badge
Airborne Wings
Air Assault Wings
Pathfinder Badge
Tomb Guard Identification Badge (#553)
German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (Gold)
Italian Jump Wings
Canadian Jump Wings
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The Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (SHGTUS) is able to provide our programs, events, assistance, scholarships, and services due to the generosity of its members, organizations, and individuals. SHGTUS does not receive institutional funding. Note: The Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a 501(c)(3) organization, so your contributions may be fully tax deductible.
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Did you know?
Do you guard all night long, even when the cemetery is closed?
The Tomb is guarded 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In fact, there has been a Sentinel on duty in front of the Tomb every minute of every day since 1937.
