Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Secretary Kerry, Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop, and Australian Defense Minister David Johnston participate in a wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of Unknown Soldier, at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va. Video by Matthew Buffington | U.S. Department of State
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[@Thetequilashooter1]

Very moving. Makes me very proud to be an American. Thank you soldiers and to all those who have served. God Bless you.

[@michaelpotteresq.3340]

As a retired officer I’m always very proud of how our military and veterans comport themselves at the Tomb of the Unknowns. God Bless America.

[@Tia-gy1ij]

thank you for your service

[@MrSristenpart]

Thank you for your service.

[@user-ig1bp7jb6z]

Many reasons to be proud. I observed the Korean Peninsula soldiers, the Chinese, the Scottish, the Russian, and others… they are all marching forward faultlessly, again, marching forward. Ours do all kinds of moves, and all synchronized. forward

[@xtop23]

thank you for your service. taps gets me every time. hard to watch and not feel sadness and pride at the same time.

[@richardnyberg3597]

I grew up on Army bases as an Army Brat, I heard taps every night and I never realized what Taps stood for. I went into the Army in July 1966 after I graduated from high school in Frankfurt Germany and was in Vietnam on Jan 4th 1967 which was my Moms 40th birthday. I lost a lot of friends in the 173rd Airborne which I have always been upset about. After I left Vietnam I spent 2 tours in Germany, I used to play in my rack at night and listen to Taps and it had a different meaning for me. I laid in my rack and cried every night listening to and remembering all who were lost.

[@bo0tsy1]

Hard not to think about. Here rests in honored glory an American soldier known but to God

[@eileenbates362]

The ceremony at the tomb of the unknown soldier is beautiful. The soldiers that guard it show so much respect.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@lisabradford8180]

i can watch these guys forever. sharp as a tack.

[@dawnwelch6579]

lisa bradford Wow....this is incredible...very moved...

[@carsonstephens2508]

Tim Rasputkov what does Germany have anything to do with this?

[@timrasputkov5357]

Carson Stephens what I'm saying is that Nazi Germany's soldiers had one of the best performances, although I in no way support or agree to what they did in World War II

[@bizzleblue38]

This is so beautiful! The compassion and honor our Military continually shows for the Unknown Soldiers Tomb is AMAZING!!!!

[@stevewright4576]

Total respect. Excellent drill. Thank you for your service living or deceased.

[@USAIRFORCE621]

Our entire military's ceremonial units at their very best! Having been at our country's most hallowed and sacred ground of Arlington for a wreath laying ceremony it has always left me in awe and incredibly proud to be an American! Having 5 family members buried at Arlington this sacred place holds a great deal of reverence for me and my family! With that said I am confused, why were Australian military personnel being honored in an American cemetery?

[@skipdar4396]

James Kellogg ... they may have been visiting dignitaries and were invited to attend. The ones in uniform may have been their dignitaries’ escort. Their recognition may have been protocol. This is just my guess.

[@jamest1148]

The Australians were our ally in more than 1 war. They paid honors to the Unkown Soldier as a comrade in arms. Other visiting military personnel (including Prince Harry) have done the same thing when they visited.

[@mikeet69]

I think there may be a misunderstanding. I believe it was the Australian PM as was announced. This was a foreign dignitary and ally honoring the USA Military by visiting and laying a wreath at the Tomb of The Unknowns along with the SecDef at the time (John Kerry) along with 2 others including I believe the SecState. As stated other foreign dignitaries have done the same thing. Obviously this is all planned in advance and the PM travels with many people including military personnel from Australia. It appears they even have their own flag corps in back. To pay "thanks" and out of respect the Australian National Anthem was also played. I was fortunate enough to also witness a wreath laying during my only trip there. I had no idea it was going to happen. In my case it was a Japanese Admiral escorted by a US Navy Admiral. Also had the Army band and the Navy Honor guard on each side. I can't remember about the steps leading up to the plaza, but also a formation there as in this video. I really enjoyed being able to see them down below and marching up in formations of each branch of the military in this video. Honestly from the marble plaza steps they seem to appear from out of nowhere coming up the steps. Not sure if the public can go near the steps even at the bottom or not. Wish I had at least gone to the road below to look up. Also honestly wished the camera had zoomed in on the Aussie military uniforms as they look very interesting. IMHO.

[@weneverstop.4640]

They are and were allies in many wars.

[@Keleneki]

Thank you.

[@jmccracken491]

Have never seen this video. The precision of the guard is awesome. I severed in Viet Man and I was honored to do so. To all who rest at Arlington I salute you.

[@jephrokimbo9050]

@ J McCracken Thank you for your service, apparently john kerry WHO ALSO MAY HAVE SERVED IN VIETNAM has DISGRACED AMERICA, THE NAVY AND THE VETERANS AND SAILORS WHO SERVED HONORABLY IN VIETNAM AS WELL. p.s. had a much older cousin who served on swift boats in the deltas of vietnam and knew kerry as a SLEAZE!

[@markfefer8393]

Wow, very impressive.

[@caras2004]

Watching in 2021 Thank you Australia for respecting American land of Honor

[@trcudmore]

GOD BLESS AMERICA

[@jhonyermo]

Trumpanzee?

[@wolfgangmuller9925]

Alles Schwule.

[@MrSristenpart]

Amen Brother..

[@robertchinnock8017]

Im glad to be a aussie and to see adf there and members of our government there as well...

[@jeffsanders663]

You Aussies are VERY awesome people with a hardcore Army. As an American vet, I'm PROUD to see some of YOUR soldiers being there and doing this. Thank you

[@robertchinnock8017]

@@jeffsanders663 thank u for ur kind words.. people dont understand how hard core our army is.. even tho its small and alot of countrys want to train here..

[@jeffsanders663]

@@robertchinnock8017 In your vernacular, no worries, mate!

[@rubenbalino6252]

Taps always me chock! God Bless!

[@kysersose3924]

I was a 26 year Air Force Officer. At a Veterans Day celebration my 10 year old daughter asked me why she "feels like crying every time she hears that music." "You mean Taps honey?" "Yes Daddy, that's it...Taps" Then she told me that some kids ask her "why do you cry when you hear that song?" I told her to say, "Thats because a Soldier just died you idiot." "I like that Daddy."

[@user-ig1bp7jb6z]

I am trying no to be biased, however, after observing the marches and movements of the different military forces around the world, I am convinced ours are the sharpest.

[@dennismcalhany8011]

awesome just plain awesome🇺🇸

[@pamelisclackum9619]

I'M SO PROUD TO BE FROM A LONG LINE OF MILITARY FAMILY FROM THE CIVIL WAR TO WORLD WAR 2 THANK YA'LL FOR KEEPING OUR COUNTRY FREE AND SAFE FROM HARM THIS MAKES ME PROUD TO SEE HOW YOU HONOR OUR FALLEN SOLDIERS YOU CAN'T NEVER TELL THAT MIGHT BE SOME OF MY GREAT UNCLE'S OR KIN THERE THANK YOU ALL FOR PROTECTING IT GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERYONE THAT GUARDS THE SOLDIERS AND GOD BLESS THEIR FAMILIES MY GOD AWAYS KEEP EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU SAFE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE GOD BLESS

[@sugarprisanarat6431]

What’s up with the 👎 ? What is it to dislike?

[@Kermit_the_DILF]

Prisanarat Buasumran 1 from ISIS, 1 from Antifa, and the rest are disrespectful turds. God bless this country.

[@StufiBuy]

It could be that the camera man crew sounded like they were kicking a plastic bucket around in the beginning. I mean wtf did their alarm clock not go off this morning? I wouldn’t dislike the video over that though.

[@shannonclear]

Ready. Yes.

[@kysersose3924]

Our military at its finest...honoring its fallen brethren. I am also a retired career Military Officer and I still struggle for the appropriate words.

[@johnnyjunior4716]

cadence at its best ....never kneeling!!!!

[@williambowman8384]

God bless these men and women

[@chillywilly5258]

Classy.

[@MIck-M]

The worst of our pollies but the best of our men. RESPECT.

[@orathaifreby2287]

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[@benali2395]

God Bless America

[@edgara9316]

Respect for all men Except the camera man Bad angles and got distracted easy

[@Mr.Dobalina_Mr.BobDobalina]

I agree. Sharp as a tack except I felt like I was watching from behind. Maybe we're just no used to seeing it from this angle.

[@cubinghuskies7449]

lol basically a haiku poem

[@enigmagamer112]

no not distracted, showing you what was happening, would've been worse if he'd just shown the steps

[@bagpoptas12]

Watching from Australia...amazing service...who the heck is John Kerry?

[@wokemofo6511]

Or playing Lurch on Addams Family.

[@thomasschoon8407]

Sorry to say he was also a 'Brown water river rat'(Riverine Swift Boat) that threw his medals away in protest of the Vietnam War😤😡

[@sherrycurry1664]

@@thomasschoon8407 nothing worse than chief bone spurs, who called our military veterans who gave all, suckers and losers !

[@angieroxy7550]

8:15 I see an Australian Soldier Top Right in that Khaki Style Uniform

[@TonyTony-iw5sf]

Imagine how young some of the unknown soldiers died for freedom of the world. Not just America but the world itself. GOD BLESS AMERICA.

[@josemoreno3334]

Bless those who gave there lives for Freedom. God Bliss our Veterans , God Bliss Our Troops and God Bliss America.

[@mayamanign]

Beautiful. Was it closed to the public?

[@invaderzim1265]

I also wonder🤔

[@tommyodonnell9]

Could have been before or after hours, usually these are open to public.

[@Cynical496]

Hate that I saw the not so serious ones KZbin pushes out more instead of these more serious ones. Rest easy.

[@lafayette6762]

Marines! Semper Fidelis!

[@drevil4454]

My wife would love it to go shopping with one of these guys. Thay walk slowly

[@hans2406]

This ceremony, poignant and respectful, illustrates the strong division between the arms of the military, Army, Airforce, Navy and Marines, by all having their own command, all operating on their own, resulting in a gaggle of shouted commands. Should have been one officer commanding everything. That said, I give my respect.

[@Tia-gy1ij]

the last command to march sounded like a little wheeze! 2:23

[@johnshore232]

I was their in 1962 with the United States Coast Guard.

[@user-ts2eg7nv6p]

讚

[@ikarooz]

Regardless of your choice of home, "Freedom, isn't free." 🇺🇸

[@user-yx8bh9gu4t]

Why was this event closed to the public? It should've been open for everyone to watch.

[@thomasschoon8407]

@Pranav Avva:😅😆😁😉

[@coll5342]

Are the different groups of soldiers from the different branches? I can only assume the 4 groups are Air Force Navy Marines and Army. The navy is obvious but I can’t tell the difference between the other 3

[@danielpurcell7395]

Col L White covers for Marines, Navy, Coast Guard. Blue covers for the Air Force and Army. Cover meaning Cap. Air Force is trimmed in silver. Hope that helps you. They are all beautiful when in ceremonial dress. No other quite like them.

[@winmyinthtwe7482]

I love us army.. 😍😍

[@hammerdragon4321]

To all the men and women of our armed forces and law enforcement thank you for the service you provide and to help the law enforcement officers please be respectful to others when pulling someone over don’t be rude just be polite and respectful straight up tell them what you are pulling them over for give them your name and badge number and encourage them to film earn there trust and respect be the cops that make places safer for all

[@jameshenderson40]

God bless the Union

[@rudylerma3042]

During the playing of the National Anthem I noticed the guy who plays TAPS did not salute!

[@willwallace4979]

I’m Australian

[@robertchinnock8017]

Me as well.. north qld..

[@mahdialghazaly9824]

No one asked.

[@someaveragedude3481]

Hang on. Let me flip the text upside down so you can read in Australian.

[@jeg5gom]

No better mate than a digger.

[@ctaviationvideos4926]

why do i hear cannons

[@defeateddirector7753]

Is that a gun firing in the background?

[@jeffsanders663]

I'm wondering the same thing.

[@aneladevine3887]

Yes, 21 gun salute.

[@thRegimentofFootThethRifles]

Yes, most likely an artillery battery salute.

[@stuballs42]

And the 59 or so thumbs down ,THEY don't matter !!!!

[@michaelburke4975]

It's just so hard to pretend you don't hear all the jets.

[@shannonclear]

80 minutes nowadays to mournfully. Yes.

[@squishyman0829]

12:38 and 13:35

[@JanoBanano1996]

Can someone explain these shots in the background? Is it planned? Because it sounds quite far away. I‘m an unknown German 😅

[@skipdar4396]

Juánsohn ... there is a military post close to the cemetery. Sounded like shooting on an out door firing range.

[@skipdar4396]

Roy Dunn ... would the gun salute have been for an interment out in the cemetery instead??

[@skipdar4396]

Roy Dunn ... thank you for info. 👍

[@Wandering_Canuck]

More likely it was a 19-gun salute for the visiting Australian cabinet ministers and perhaps the two US cabinet secretaries. A 21-gun salute is normally reserved for the President, visiting heads of state, heads of government or reigning monarchs.

[@gaylenhogsett2695]

@@Wandering_Canuck, I was on the funeral detail while on active duty. A 21 gun salute isn't just for the president or dignitaries, it's a salute to the deceased being laid to rest.

[@ronsmock1701]

My old job..Dco 3rd herd!

[@michaelhill553]

Great performance camera man could’ve did better

[@chandananimalsepala7825]

🇺🇸🇺🇸🎧🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@edwardweaver1467]

The Tomb of the three Unknown Soldiers. There are three.

[@bizzleblue38]

Actually there are four. One in the tomb and 3 laid in crypts before the tomb. Just saying

[@edwardweaver1467]

@@bizzleblue38 wasn't One Of them removed In the early 90's after Being Identified? A soldier from Vietnam?

[@CrossAnchors]

Beautiful Ceremony, something well worth watching, however, sorry to say that this particular ceremony was let down the representatives from Australia, who failed to bow their heads as a mark of respect, apart from that, very moving

[@shannonclear]

Communication 101 eugology

[@docwinters]

why does it look like this wasn't rehearsed beforehand? there shouldn't be that much prompting and gesturing in front of the media

[@mongle1997]

(Kr) 왜 예포를 19발을 쏘죠? 내가 알기론 무명용사는 대통령급 예우를 갖추기 때문에 21발을 쏘는 것으로 알고 있는데... (En) Why are you shooting 19 shots of cannon salute? As far as I know, unknown soldiers shoot 21 shots because they have presidential-level courtesy.

[@chuckcts-v3460]

With rifles, they usually shoot 3 volleys w/7 rifles, multiple cannons are shot 21 times, echo's could also account for some you hear. There are burials going on through Arlington on a daily basis, as many as 7 or more burials p/day. Some shots you hear could be from one or more of these burials. Burials do not stop when they are laying a wreath at the Tomb. Been there many times, as a member of the US Coast Guard Honor Guard, 1963 to 65. I participated in JFK's funeral.

[@apple_with_a_human_butt]

freakin press. get your shit setup BEFORE the ceremony!

[@iainking4256]

Widows to50 why the criticism of the Australian service men. During the Korean War the Americans, Australians and New Zealanders were defending a vital section of country, they were out numbered by lots, it was the Americans big One that ran away and the Australians and New Zealanders who stayed and fought the North Koreans back and eventually into a defeat. The Americans who ran away were branded as cowards by their President, and the Australians and New Zealanders who received the Medal of Honour. Same medal was given to the men of 6 Royal Australian Regiment after the Battle of Long Tan in Viet Nam. These are two examples of why the Australians attended this service, we respect and Honour our American brothers and Sisters.

[@user-bg9fs6lk2w]

각 국가 정상급들의 참배나 헌화마다 이렇게 육군, 해군, 공군, 해병대, 해안 경비대를 대표하는 올드 가드들이 총출동 한다고..? 21년 5월 20일에도 이랬을까...?

[@lashlarue5087]

Absolute disgrace that Kerry would be there after he tossed his medals into the river

[@OBXN]

True. Kerry is a pretentious jerk whose presence besmirched this ceremony and whose activities in government diminished the USA.

[@MrThuggery]

Not allowed to have a change of heart as the years go by?

[@paulthesoundguy1]

YES IT SUCKS THAT KERRY WAS DISRESPECTFUL,....HE HAS APPOLOGIZED AND RECOGNIZED THAT HE MADE A MISTAKE ....ISNT THAT ENOUGH

[@dennisjaciw5582]

Too funny!

[@johnpaulgarcia6906]

United States of America 🇺🇸2021

[@cherylann9781]

The thought of John Kerry paying respects to anything military shocks me. Hypocrisy at its finest.

[@bizzleblue38]

Have some respect man! This is not the place or time for political trash, honor those who died for your freedom!!!

[@cherylann9781]

bizzleblue38 My distaste for John Kerry has nothing to do with politics. I assume you heard the absolutely vile things this man said about our Vietnam Vets? My objection is his flagrant hypocrisy. No one honors out American Vets more than I.

[@Doggeslife]

I gave this a thumbs down. Not for the ceremony, but for the poor camera work. I stopped watching when the camera focused on another cameraman rather than the ceremony going on.

[@shannonclear]

Tender love Rose's garden. No. Stomp the charcoals times beneath.yes.

[@MsMsmak]

Great symbolism and the armed forces are spectacular. The camera work is absolutely pathetic.

[@noahbawdy3395]

Secretary Kerry ? John Kerry ? That trator was allowed to be within a mile of the place ?

[@daleshubett7241]

I'm glad I wasn't the only one who noticed that trator there.

[@jsgames6843]

That damn trator

[@marcosluciosilva2433]

2:36 the dude of tripod will get shot

[@shannonclear]

Charcoals soaps and fraudulent behavior charcoals lite them up. Yes.

[@holmanrw]

I bet that the architect never consulted a soldier about the design of the tomb, a bit too many steps.

[@bhcgirl7096]

Bei der Nva wären sie nicht so dilettantisch marschiert. Das ist mal sicher. Aber selbst die Russen können das um ein Vielfaches besser😂🤣

[@georgeguthrie2962]

Where’s Obama?

[@keithcu2]

I wonder if John Kerry went looking for his medals he threw away.

[@joemcguigan6696]

Beautiful ceremony. Too bad John Kerry had to be there!

[@MinhNguyen-pb5hi]

Why is that? He's decorated, is it because he's a democrat? I mean I'm a conservative so...

[@user-yx8bh9gu4t]

Best to get that chip off your shoulder. John Kerry is an honorable and patriotic American. That you disagree with his personal beliefs or politics is neither here nor there, as well as completely irrelevant.

[@Alconium]

@@MinhNguyen-pb5hi Little late but probably because he was proud to throw away his uniform and medals in protest of the Vietnam war. Lot of Vet's take exception to that, and because of it, him.

[@StufiBuy]

@Alconium him and McCain apparently made peace and McCain was in a POW camp. I find it silly for anyone who wasn’t involved personally in that conflict to hold something like that so much against him. At least he was over there helping do what he could.

[@MrsLockenload]

ugh! politicans.... ruined everything

[@thomasmccarty5501]

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[@thomasmccarty5501]

The unadvised dollar radiologically bubble because cabbage posteriorly smile given a outrageous clarinet. tan, silly scene

[@dennisjaciw5582]

These funny sentinels make us as a family laugh....can we not get a better respect for unknown soldiers?

[@eatshit2863]

I watched until I saw john kerry , then I threw up and clicked off.

[@paratrooper7340]

A total disgrace letting John Kerry anywhere near this sacred place!

[@MinhNguyen-pb5hi]

How is that? he earned 3 purple hearts, a bronze star with valor, and a silver star? The only reason I can think is he was a Democrat.

[@user-yx8bh9gu4t]

@PARA Trooper - Just b/c John Kerry became an anti-war protester after his honorable service doesn't mean he is a "disgrace." In fact, John Kerry is a national hero and patriotic American who did more for his country than you ever did, you little weasel and whiner. (And btw, America celebrates the diversity of its ideals and beliefs. It is not necessary for any two people to agree with each other in this country. Any number of people can agree to disagree over any number of things -- including politics and the Viet Nam War -- and all will still be considered patriotic. That said, the U.S. had no business in Viet Nam.

[@cainpitt]

Guys don’t feed the trolls. He’s probably a russian

[@bobflendorg1064]

PARA Trooper: You are correct. Kerry was a traitor according to his entire chain of command and those who served with him. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYDFdIJ8nq6lesU kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJjNhp6Gl6yqd8k kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3moia2ipc2Uqpo kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4O0qIx8qJh1rqs kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHm7doR6apllhZY

[@user-yx8bh9gu4t]

@101327 - LOL! Which is why old goats like you went out of business and had their whiny asses handed to them.

[@windowsto5067]

Take the Aussles to nearest slow boat back home

[@iTsBlue2]

This person doesn't know how to film.

[@opticschief]

Geat, except for the traitor John Kerry.

[@jackfrost2288]

I see 2 dislikes, OBAMA, and HILLARY. or SCHUMER.

[@KG84C]

8====D~~~ ~~ ~~~~

[@darkjudge8786]

I left 2 years after we got the new uniform. Australian drill, saluting and the way we celebrate our unknown soldier is far more natural and reverential than this robotic abomination. But our uniforms make us look like green koalas. Glad I left when I did.

[@robertwarren4248]

This "robotic abomination" has been a respected and revered part of the respect shown to the unknown soldiers and those interred at Arlington for a long long time. Except for a just a few loose cannons and lunatic fringe losers, you'll find all Americans support and are very moved by these ceremonies. You'll also probably find most if them willing to knock your teeth out over your disrespect for it.

[@Alconium]

@@robertwarren4248 Look man, We have our "robotic abominations" with uniform, respect and tradition... They get pissed up with a case of fosters and a pack of cheap durries shared with a dirty sheila on the marble work. To each their own.

[@oltyret]

What could be more natural and reverential than a koala uniform? Now our abominable robots will never attain your standards!