A special changing of the Guards on Veterans Day, Nov. 2023

A great visit to Tomb of The Unknown Soldier, Virginia - Nov. 2023

[@herberthallum2078]

I got only one chance to go to Arlington and see this . I was in my freshman year of highschool and was in Washington DC to participate in the National Cherry Blossom Parade and we won 1st place. Our trophy was a miniature statue of the Washington Monument. We also visited the gravesite of John F. Kennedy. I later served with the Army National Guard and I'm proud of the men and women who serve our country in military uniform. I'm always impressed by the sentinels who guard the Tomb of the Unknowns. They're a very special breed. Thank God for all who have and presently serve this country. God bless you all.

[@caroline8568]

I always tear up when I watch videos like this. I just can't help myself. My late father in law and husband were both career military men. I'm so grateful to all our military men and women. And their families. May God Bless them all.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@claudiaporter4269]

So Precious. I had rhe Privilege of seeing this many yrs ago. Sure a Sight. Proud to be an AMERICAN.

[@joehrlein847]

A beautiful Veteran's Day it was!

[@claudiaporter4269]

I was there several years ago on Memorial Day. One of the best places for an American to understand what being an American is. Whe I was there some people were chatting and THOSE PRECIOUS SOLDIERS SHUT THEM DOWN. LOVED IT.

[@TravelingNerd-uv5rp]

Yes quite different being there vs. seeing on KZbin. And being a veteran I was glad to be there on Veterans Day weekend.

[@RolandNijbacker]

Where is it come from the 21 staps and 21 seconds?

[@TylerHepworth-ym7ng]

It's because of the 21 gun salute, which is the highest honor salute you can get in the army

[@JonathanLight1]

Yes, interesting that the guard was in the shack on such a nice day, but I’m sure there was a reason for that.

[@MattPHS2002]

It was also a pretty fast charge. May have been illness or injury, also none of the usual announcements are made.

[@TylerHepworth-ym7ng]

They go in the box in case of a special event, which would be a rose ceremony, or wreath laying ceremony, or in this case, a box ceremony. It's because they can't do those types of ceremonies while the guard is on the mat.

[@melvance7281]

Notice the wreath in front of the tombs. Bet there were a number of wreath laying ceremonies on veterans day. Can't claim to know all of the regs but do know there is an absence of guards for a specific time after each wreath laying event. But. I bet in this case the previous guard was relieved early for some reason...so. no normal changing of the guard ceremony

[@bradkarlzahn-bp6jx]

Now I'm pissed enough Jimmy I'm actually going to comment.....SSGT Adam Dickmyer made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Afghanistan after being a Tomb Guard and having to send another Sentinel down for having a dirty weapon...in the rain. Now, that young man is yet another represented at the Tomb. But he himself taught..you won't walk that mat unless you're perfect. The Tomb means everything to me and they have the Military Mission to guard it. I fail to see any reason I should feel bad to pay my Respects at the Tomb and the 3rd Infantry happens to be there...with immaculate Uniforms and an eight hour shoe shine job...they should feel bad because they're proud of their accomplishments? Because they respect those that let us live the way we do? I don't get it, brother.....

[@82ndaa31]

Don't waste your energy on that comment. He's just a troll, trying to elicit just such a response.

[@bradkarlzahn-bp6jx]

Thanks, Buddy....I can't even talk about Adam without losing it....Just the... unbelievable significance of what happened with him and Ethan Morse. Haven't even had the Honor of going to Arlington...I would probably have to be fahkin carried from Adam's grave... American Legion Post 23 is my closest thing to a Church... can't expect him to understand it... thanks for your Service, my friend!! 🇺🇸🗽🇺🇸🎗️🇺🇸

[@bubbalouification]

The sentinel's trousers are too long

[@9983sp]

No they're not. The trousers have what's known as a west point cut, making them rest on the top of the shoe in front, and come down to the bottom of the heel in the back.

[@Jimmythefish577]

This pantomime is an embarrassment. When the ridiculous drill movements, the walking and acting like robots become a macabre tourist attraction and the guards themselves become the focus of attention then it’s time for a change. People shouldn’t be going here to watch the guards perform, they should be going to pay their respects to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The guards should be the very last thing to be focused on. There’s absolutely nothing respectful going on here.

[@generobben7290]

Who died and made you God?

[@w1lry]

Have you ever served?

[@TravelingNerd-uv5rp]

US Army Infantry, Basics & AIT at Harmony Church, Ft. Benning.

[@iancraig6070]

Where's your anger coming from?

[@bradkarlzahn-bp6jx]

Jimmy, with all Respect, they are upholding an Honorable tradition that's been 24 hr since 1948. As Mike Glover reminds us, it is an actual Military guard post, hence passing on orders. The absolute perfection of Uniforms and movement is merely their display of Respect not only to the three Unknowns, but to everyone who has ever served, is serving, will ever serve. I'm an Associate Member of SHGTUS because the Tomb represents absolutely everything to me...and I support the 3rd Infantry because they have the Honor of the Mission to defend it. And it is a Military Mission. I triple doggy style dare you to approach that Tomb in any manner and find out if that's the Capital Police..... that's what I thought. BK Zahn, Associate Member SHGTUS 12 APR 2022 - 🇺🇲🗽🇺🇲🎗️🇺🇲

[@Zifengtower]

我爱美国🇺🇸🙏🙏