I had the honor to watch the changing of the Guard, when I was 14 with my parents. I am now 72 and that had to be the most gut wrenching expirence in my life. Not a word spoken, the only sound heard was the marching of feet. The respect given these unknowns I don't have a word for it.

@williamcroft9911

4 жыл бұрын

The Only WORD I know is EARNED..

"The guys that we work with" brought me to tears. Those Unkowns won't be forgotten.

I have had the chance to watch them several times over my life. The first was on a 8th grade class trip. And I enjoy it everytime I see it. Its a must for any trip to DC.

The amount of discipline that takes is incredible. God Bless you and what an honor.

@mollycote1021

4 жыл бұрын

Ditto!!👍🏻✌🏻💪🏻⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@brad9888

3 жыл бұрын

Got that right ✌👏

Had the awesome opportunity to witness the changing of the guards recently. It was done with great precision and respect. It was a real privilege to see in person. I really lucked out and was standing at the far end and got to film it. It turned out better than I could have hoped.

thank you to all the veterans and active duty members who serve this country

Saw the change of the guard once, very honored and proud to witness with wife and young daughter brought a tear to our eyes. So proud of the American soldiers and to be an American.

@williamkudlawiec2086

7 жыл бұрын

18winsagin Akron

You made me very proud of you when I attended a Laying of the Wreath ceremony. God bless you for the dignity and solemnity that is so well-deserved. It made me weep when Taps was played. That is truly the most mournful melody on Earth.

To every past, present and future soldier, THANK YOU!

thank you all for your services to your country.

It was my pleasure to visit Arlington and witness this ceremony. Visiting the cemetery was a humbling experience in itself. God bless the United States and thank you to ALL of the service men and women for the sacrifice you made for our freedom. We must never forget.

I want to thank you for your service. Words cant explain what i feel, watching this is so emotional for me

The president of the United States is entitled to a 21-gun salute, while other high state officials receive 19 guns. Armed Forces Honors: The honors are the same as a full-honors funeral, except that escort platoons from each of the services participate. These funerals are reserved for the president of the United States (as commander-in-chief), secretary of defense, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff or officers granted multiple-service command.

Great video. A special thank you to the men and women of "The Old Guard" 3rd Infantry Regiment! Thank you for your dedication...your devotion to duty, your professionalism, and your unfailing patriotism to your profession!! I salute you, as we salute our unknown fallen brothers. Hooah.

Been there and that is most remarkable, wonderful sight to see. The atmosphere is so spiritual you wouldn't believe. Everyone should experience being there.

I witnessed the changing of the guard in June 1995. A violent thunderstorm and torrential rain was falling. Those men never once flinched. It was s truly amazing experience I will never forget. God bless.

a deficiency would be that squeaky door.

@auntiem873

4 жыл бұрын

I know that squeak sucks but if you think about it, it’s a good thing. It lets them know when a members the public has wondered into their space. It also alerts them at night that someone has entered. Alerting them to an intruder or relief of duty to go home.

@cryptojuicer

4 жыл бұрын

Lol

@brad9888

3 жыл бұрын

@@auntiem873 good point

I think you guys are amazing. Thank you for you service an god bless

Gives me such pride of my country usa

Thank you for your service for an unknown American who is a part of all of us.

Changing the guard every half-hour is crazy!

Thank you. God bless America!

Thank you!! God bless. 👍🇺🇸👍🇺🇸

thank you as well 💂

All os these soldiers are awesome, sheer perfection, they get my highest respect

May God bless and be with you all

Tremendous pride by the Guards impressive thank you

Excellent video

I cried the whole time while watching the changing of the guards on the video

It was the highlight of my trip. God bless America - the greatest country in the world. Beyond blessed to be an American. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

I would very much like to know if there is any film/video of when this all started. In other words, the very start of the honor guard walk. Who was the very first guard to walk in front of the tombs of the unknowns?

God bless them they have a. lot to put. up with. but they do there job for there country. God blessthis country. and all military God bless

The fact they do this in any type of weather is mind blowing!

@scottouellette9411

4 жыл бұрын

Soldiers fight and die in all type's of weather.

@tonioyendis4464

4 жыл бұрын

Scott Ouellette - i know, i'm a veteran.

@scottouellette9411

4 жыл бұрын

@@tonioyendis4464 WELCOME HOME from a 20yrs of service Army Ranger veteran. Vietnam to Desert Storm good luck..

How many mothers of missing soldiers has wondered if her son was there? What an honor!

Respect

Fix that squeaky door,troop.

On my bucket list to see ! God bless the USA! Thank you for your service!

God Bless Our Fallen Brothers and thank you to all the guards that protect them. I am lucky I lived but just. I never forget everyday that though I lost an arm and leg it could have been worse and by the Grace of God I am not in there with my brothers and sisters. Thank You One and All

How do they stay there during a thunderstorm??

I have always felt that They were robbed of their lives and then robbed of their identities. What an insult, it’s the least the country can do for them. With the time that has passed a family member may have joined the military and a “familiar” - (Family member Niece, Nephew, Grandchild) would have joined and a DNA match be found. It makes it even sadder that they may have been the end of their family and will never be identified.

Because of modern DNA testing there will never another unknown soldier.

@samsignorelli

6 жыл бұрын

Well, that and the fairly low death rate and count. In WWII, when you had thousands dying in a day it was easy to lose track of who was who. In modern times, our losses haven't been nearly as fast and are easy to keep track of. So combine that and the DNA tech, and yeah, there will likely not be another Unknown.

@droolies7079

4 жыл бұрын

We still have soldiers remains in North Korea. They probably will not remain unknown forever but they could take a rest here until its sorted. It would be our honor to watch over them.

@FloridaManRacer

4 жыл бұрын

this just isn't the case. Unfortunately as long as a troop can be literally vaporized by a bomb there will always be an unknown soldier. The number of them may dwindle, but war is war. It's not pretty and horrible things happen. Including soldiers remains never being found on the battlefield.

@MrSheckstr

4 жыл бұрын

As long as our ability to do DNA testing and keep accurate records remain at a certain level of proficiency. The original intent being the creation of the tomb of the unknown was out of reaction to huge swaths of grave markers listed as unknown. It was decided that something had to be done for those story of service and sacrifice could never be told. That’s the driving force behind the extremely precise but extremely minimalist appearance of a lone guard whose appearance is the closest approximation of perfection attainable instead of some lavish performance by a large group of soldiers more befitting a parade or traveling circus act

Why do the post guards with empty weapons?

I'm kind of confused because the sog makes it sound like they're on duty in some form or fashion from 0430 to 2300 hours. That's freaking crazy. That would be like having extra duty the entire time you're assigned to that unit, and having survived a Art-15 with a 45-45 I just don't see how that's possible.

@tommyodonnell9

5 жыл бұрын

The work set is three days, 0430 until the following morning. They have a day off in between each day but much of those you are preparing your uniform and shoes. New men are also studying knowledge. After the work set is over you have four off days. But one of those days is spent preparing your uniform and shoes for the next work set, and not unusual to have an early morning training. Also still required to do PT, etc. (Of course, new men are always studying and running graves.)

The title looking inside the tomb.. Will get your attention..

God bless them, and God bless the United States of America.

@alexis-grace

8 жыл бұрын

+Charlie Foxtrot Dank You!

@jons4934

8 жыл бұрын

+Charlie Foxtrot Have you ever considered any real freedoms? Freedoms from the opinion of others... even the opinions of yourself?

@bladegaming141

6 жыл бұрын

RMG, LLC Media Partners GOD BLESS THE WORLD

Big thanks to all the Guardians

saw the changing of the guard inkwon soldier it was 100 degrees out in July these soldiers do not sweat in that wool uniform how do they control that

@tommyodonnell9

3 жыл бұрын

Believe me, they do sweat! And what most don't realize is they wear a fat man's belt over the shirt - which adds even more heat.

Great

"Tomb of the Unknowns"

Do they get to go home on their off days, how long do they sleep in a day?

@tommyodonnell9

3 жыл бұрын

Some live in the barracks, others live off-post. You leave the Tomb Guard Quarters when your relief is off. (Despite internet lore, you don't live in the Quarters.) Amount of sleep depends - if you're a new man, you don't get much.

@tommyodonnell9

3 жыл бұрын

@Richard Shortridge No, that isn't true. They aren't confined anywhere on off days.

@Miss_Loving

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the explanation. 😊

lest we forget

Wayland byrum of tiffin ohio. a good frend. took a turn there. And we all went to wach at the change of the guard. And took photos. Circa 1960's

For goodness sake oil that door hinge

How long does each sentinel stand guard?

@licenseplate8699

8 жыл бұрын

+Skywalker8562 He said about 30 mins in the summer - Probably up to 2 hours.

@videodewd01

8 жыл бұрын

+licenseplate The guard changes every hour or every 30 minutes depending on the seasons.

@lafayette6762

6 жыл бұрын

1 hours during each shift in the fall and winter, and you do two thirty minute walks per shift in the spring and summer.

@tommyodonnell9

5 жыл бұрын

Depends how many are on the relief at one particular time. If the relief is short you could do 10 walks a day during summer hours.

@tommyodonnell9

5 жыл бұрын

@@lafayette6762 Far more than two walks a day.

Whoever gave this a thumbs down is a unpatriotic piece of crap and dont have the balls or strength to serve your country. Thank you to all American soldiers for your service.

I wonder if modern technology could get enough DNA from the "unknown soldier" to effect a discovery of his true identity. What say you? Is there any DNA left to analyze?

@hubmacfan

4 жыл бұрын

WJack97224 DNA did reveal the identity of the Vietnam unknown, and he was disinterred.

@WJack97224

4 жыл бұрын

@@@hubmacfan, Thank you. It is amazing what people know and all one has to do is ask. Good on ya mate.

When the Army goes back to the WW2 Eisenhower style uniforms will the guard still keep the dress Blues? For ceremonies the Blues look better.

@tommyodonnell9

5 жыл бұрын

Will always be dress blues.

2:33 is the thumbnail

Just curious... How do they get away with having a Height Requirement would that not fall under discrimination?

@danhue1283

8 жыл бұрын

lol

@burntorange500

8 жыл бұрын

+Rob Ford Mayor of Toronto???....Serious question but some people find humor in anything... .

@LIttleRedRodeo62210

8 жыл бұрын

Lol, indeed

@burntorange500

8 жыл бұрын

no I am shreck....

@liamsitgreaves2479

6 жыл бұрын

Height requirements vary from reliefs. Theres a guard thats 6.5

Ok

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That door needs WD40

Oohra

America will always be great n powerful

HE is the Bat-Man!

THE PEOPLE THAT GAVE THIS 80 THUMBS DOWN HAVE NO RESPECT FOR ANYTHING OR ANYBODY !!!!!!

Kilroy Was Here

Less than 10% make it. It's easier to get into Yale law school.

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Spit & shine. I’d hate this duty for sure.

I went there a couple times and every time I go all of the guards have a scar on the back of there head. Can someone explain that to me? At first I was like maybe the out a chip inside there head so they can ignore anything and keep guarding but then I said that's stupid

@0311tard

8 жыл бұрын

+alterdestiny wha

@alienwarex51i3

7 жыл бұрын

Ease up on the meds bro

@williamsimmons152

4 жыл бұрын

I’m thinking he needs meds, not less. Clearly he skipped grammar, sentence structure and punctuation in school.

Do you guys get to sleep

@tommyodonnell9

5 жыл бұрын

Every now and then. ☺️

🌹🌹🌹🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Oil that door. Shit.

Not gonna lie this duty sounds like it would fucking suck, but I hated drill

They kind of remind you of hitman 47

Who's the soldier ?.

@briaa4535

3 жыл бұрын

He’s unknown

I still wanna know who the unknown soldier is.

@dmize67

8 жыл бұрын

+Whip Dawg Its plural i.e soldIERS.

@jamierupert7563

6 жыл бұрын

Patrick Wayne 1 clue-unknown.

@samsignorelli

6 жыл бұрын

1st Lt. Michael Blassie, USAF, was the Unknown from Vietnam until he was identified and returned to his family...the grave for the VN unknown now lies empty. Tha's as much as you're gonna get.

@williamsimmons152

4 жыл бұрын

Reading comprehension is a lost art.

Fix the title. This is "A Behind the curtains look @ . . ." OR "A backstage look @ . . ." NOT "Inside look @ . . . "

Has a guard ever passed out because of the heat?

@tommyodonnell9

3 жыл бұрын

No.

This sounds like pernament basic training (boot camp). 🙄

I assume the weapons are loaded. I hope they are. If not it would diminish the meaning of "guard".

@chadscombatvet9182

3 жыл бұрын

No ammo.

@jimbo6413

3 жыл бұрын

I doubt it. No magazines.

GOD SAVE AMERICA.

It makes no sense why they even still do this anymore. It’s not even “unknown” anymore. Now they’re just guarding a rock.

These guys drill, drill and drill. They are mentally, verbally and sometimes physically abused for the slightest mistake. Highly disciplined. And for what. To guard an empty tomb. EMPTY!!! The unknown soldier was DNA identified in the late 80s. He was returned to his family. Truth be told. Thanks to DNA. There will never be another unknown soldier. The tomb is just a symbolic monument to an over glorified past. It's time has really past.

@blurrylights6344

4 жыл бұрын

First "these guys" volunteer for the honor so your portrayal here as victims for no good reason is just wrong. Also, it is not an empty tomb. The remains of the Unknown Soldier from WWI are still in his grave as are the remains from an Unknown Soldier from WWII and the Korean war. The remains of the Unknown Soldier from the Vietnam War were identified in 1998 and returned to his family. That is the only crypt that is kept empty to honor all missing service members from that war.

@tommyodonnell9

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry, but you are full of it. Not just about there being no Unknowns (when only the Vietnam Unknown was identified and removed in 1998). You also are saying that Sentinels are abused which is pure BS.

If u guard graves from terrorists that means you can never guard the living think josh

@Aotommo

8 жыл бұрын

+Whyfishcantfly Don't be an idiot.

@williamsimmons152

4 жыл бұрын

Cologne? It’s too late.

What a stupid thing guarding graves!

@FIVEOFEVER

9 жыл бұрын

Whyfishcantfly You're obviously not a US citizen

@joshkendall8143

9 жыл бұрын

Whyfishcantfly Mate show some respect and if you cant hold your tongue when someone comments back to you respectfully don't reply at all. There's no need for that behaviour and aggression over nothing. Good day mate.

@andezong9565

9 жыл бұрын

What if I or someone disrespected one of your dead family members grave? How would you feel?

@andezong9565

9 жыл бұрын

Then what if someone vandalized that tomb because there was no one guarding the place?

@joshkendall8143

9 жыл бұрын

Whyfishcantfly What are you on about mate? How am I blind or have some mental issues? I told you to show respect in no way does that make me blind or mentally ill. Don't comment back please you can barely speak English and your hard to interrupt so stick to commenting on your own country's issues. Good bye you silly bugger.

Parading up and down graves of people long dead is a waste of time and resources.

My opinion, but I think this is a waste of time and money! Regular guards would get the job done.

@christripptripp797

6 жыл бұрын

Elliott moron

@williamsimmons152

4 жыл бұрын

K RC too late.

Guarding symbols even worse !!! Go guard your life and values that's loosing it's meaning!

@heatherm8261

8 жыл бұрын

They are guarding what they value. That is "Ultimate Sacrifice". Human life is precious and it is special when someone lays down their life for someone else.