Welcome to the Newest Tomb Guards
6 years ago
These are the most recent Tomb Guard Identification Badges (TGIB) earned:
On November 17th, 2015 Specialist Dakota Wilburn earned TGIB #635
On November 17th, 2015 Private First Class Justin Robinson earned TGIB #636
On November 17th 2015 Specialist Aaron Zachary Lopez-Stoner earned TGOB #637, and became a SHGTUS Member.
On December 11th, 2015 Staff Sergeant John Massey earned TGIB #638, and became a SHGTUS Member.
On January 14th, 2016, Private First Class Seth Barbrow earned TGIB #639.
Today, January 18th, Sergeant First Class Paul K. Basso completed training to become the newest Sergeant of the Guard. He is TGIB #484.
Welcome (and welcome back) Brothers!
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Herbert E Cleveland, Sr., Jul 74 to Aug 75, Rest in Peace Brother, We Have the Watch
Posted February 9, 2020 in StoriesHerbert Eugene Cleveland, Sr., born November 27, 1953, of Kansas City, MO, was called home on December 17, 2019. Herb is preceded in death by his parents, Loren and Mary Cleveland. He is survived by...
John David Gira, Sep 1955 to Sep 1956, Rest in Peace Brother, We Have the Watch
Posted February 9, 2020 in Tomb Guards Never ForgetJohn David Gira, 86, of Harrisonburg, Va., passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at home in the care of his loving family and an amazing nursing staff. He was born April 15, 1933 in Yonkers, NY...
Gary Broersma, Sep 71 to Feb 73, Rest in Peace Brother, We Have the Watch
Posted February 9, 2020 in Tomb Guards Never ForgetGary Broersma’s Celebration of Life at 600 Seminole Woods Blvd, Geneva, FL 32732-8718, United States
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Did you know?
What is it like to guard in bad weather?
The Sentinels at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier are completely dedicated to their duty of guarding the Tomb. In fact, line eight of our Sentinel's Creed refers to the "discomfort of the elements". Because of their dedication, the weather does not bother them. In fact, it is considered an honor to walk the mat during inclement weather. It gets cold, it gets hot and the mission continues as it has unbroken since 1937.
