Changing of the Guard Arlington National Cemetery Female Sentinel June 2021

[@jbfamadventures2464]

The woman guarding the tomb here is my niece, Rachel. My heart is filled with such admiration and love for her choice to participate.

[@Prometheuspredator]

Fabulous. So proud of her being one of the few who has dedicated her life to protect the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. She did an amazing job marching along with her brothers and holding command. Blessings to her as well as to all of our fallen soldiers who have served this great country.

[@hannahmontana4401]

I just went on a trip and one of our stops was Arlington and we were wondering if women were allowed to do it and we heard that there were very few, congratulations to her

[@angelsmith2101]

So so so proud of her. She did an amazing job. I bet you were in tears proud of her.

[@user-qs7vg7rt6n]

The day women fall in combat to the same rate that men do, is the day they will get my equal respect. Until then, that equal gender policy is just b.s and political correctness at its worst. I deployed several times and i don't remember many women on my side at the front line. In fact, there wasn't any!

[@mark9531]

Rachel Keough Tomb Guard 2020-2021 from Virginia.

[@marionripko1502]

I've had the privilege and honor to witness this, AMAZING. It's as close to a robot that a human can get. What training they chose to go through in order to do this HONOR. GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND OUR USA. DRB

[@frankiethebull8269]

it's so neat seeing the way they walk, you can tell it's designed to keep the sentinel from bouncing up and down, keeping their movement fluid.

[@lourdesmanzano9735]

Have never been there, one of these days will visit . It will be an honor. God bless all the Armed Forces! My father served in the Army 25 years.

[@square-bodyforlife1447]

It is truly a beautiful, and humbling place, I loved when I went for the first time. I am going on a trip their with my grade and I got selected for the Wreath laying ceremony. I can’t wait. It’s in about four days.

[@gleebgoob]

My grandfather served in vietnam and my great great grandfather served in ww2. Thinking of joining the us army to carry the line.

[@lourdesmanzano9735]

@@gleebgoob You should do it, the Army now isn't like the Army when my father served nor when your family members served. Too modern now my Dad used to say. Good luck!!

[@gleebgoob]

@@lourdesmanzano9735 I'll try my best. Talking to a recruiter tomorrow. Haha

[@square-bodyforlife1447]

@@gleebgoob best wishes to you!

[@JetstreamAviation747]

I have lots of respect for our mates across the pond, truly beautiful ceremony. From the UK. 🇬🇧

[@nomadicskies588]

Thanks homie I love the U.S

[@frankiethebull8269]

yup, we kicked your butts back across the waters with guys like this😁

[@JetstreamAviation747]

@@frankiethebull8269 I bet you any Englishman could beat up any American!

[@trevorsimpkins3142]

The ceremonies the English do are quite powerful too. Cheers friend.

[@k.tinder8905]

The slow respectful walk...it reminds me of the way a military soldier salutes a fallen soldier at their funeral. It gets me everytime in the heart when I see it. I'm from a totally military family. Our Dad was saluted that slow, respectful almost reluctant for it to end salute at his funeral by one of our younger soldiers in the family. That walk is the same way. Theres something about serving your country and paying the ultimate price that leads our collective hearts to bleed.

[@GM8101PHX]

I am a veteran and the level of professionalism is amazing that we see in this video. The hardest thing I had to do when serving was write a letter on behalf of my Squadron and the U.S. Air Force for the loss of their son who was assigned to our unit, the 92d Security Police Squadron!!! I was an NCO on his flight, he was awesome to work with!!! Rest in Peace Steve Collins!!!

[@happisakshappiplace.6588]

As a Brit I admire our allies across the pond. Our ceremoies are diferent to the Americans, we like all the pomp the US it's all about the flourish. Both have unbeliveable skill and precision. It's amazing to watch. Respect to our US allies fallen.

[@scottshanklin5533]

This is awesome , love seeing my sisters getting involved in important duties such as this . I'm soooooooooo proud of her for taking this on

[@goodfortune5480]

The Sentinel is an insanely difficult position to uphold, they're required to memorize an entire book of military codes and history most men quit in the process. Good for her!

[@jackwertz8301]

@D this👆👍

[@tommyodonnell9]

(No military codes are in the Knowledge. It's about the Tomb and ANC.)

[@tinytim7]

Thank you all service men. May God Bless you and your families. You are the REAL HEROES ! 🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏

[@fotisfotis8060]

Xddddddddd

[@steveharleyfan]

Men, and ladies.

[@NetchoCheese]

Hey, what about the the service women?

[@k.tinder8905]

We always forget the other part of the military, the women. It's strange how women in the military never forget to include their brothers in arms, but the brothers many many times exclude them. Sexism is everywhere, but it's heart is in the military.

[@garybarney6400]

Thank you Sir for your service especially during one of our most turbulent times in history I hope your claims are straightened out ,and your inner demons are being handled also God bless you my brother thank you for all your service

[@Xx_Swa9_9o7h_1nc_xX]

It’s really crazy how worn out the concrete is, I enjoy these videos on changing of the guard.

[@AllanFolm]

Marble. Not concrete. The black stripe they actually walk on is a rubber mat, that is replaced twice each year.

[@Jazzman-bj9fq]

Wow, that Seargant of the Guard's first left turn and heel click was smooth as silk. Like his style!

[@tommyodonnell9]

(Not the SOG. This is the Assistant Relief Commander. But yes - very sharp.)

[@terristarnes7742]

This is a true honor to watch.

[@monusbrewer4911]

Absolutely amazing to watch! Thank for your service. 👍

[@clarkthurmond6711]

I've watched numerous changing guard vids, never ceases to amaze me, the dedication these sentinels put into their craft, I can only imagine the hours. They put in regarding the insync movements they make down to the appearance of the uniform which I understand they spend many any hours off duty, working on the uniform, we as Americans should be totally proud of these individuals, their is no other entity that even comes close to the precision the soldiers execute.

[@markcargill9734]

Outstanding. Respect From Scotland.

[@aubreystout3589]

All gave some, some gave all!!! Happy Veterans Day!! Thanks to all Veterans for their service to our great country... And, may God continue to bless the United States of America... Dad, I love you and thank you.

[@swaldron5558]

Respect from our life long friend from UK 🇬🇧.

[@billmatrisch4129]

This is one of the most impressive things I've ever witnessed. It's almost as though their not human

[@nicolechristiansen7112]

Je suis toujours très impressionnée par ces démonstrations de respect pour les soldats disparus. Aussi, car c'est la première fois que je vois une femme-soldat 🌹

[@richardhall8914]

That is the bestest thing I have watched and the precised way it is done😄🇺🇸

[@bernice1123]

My heart felt every beat and step...your family and country is proud to have such great protector..

[@howardwhitney4428]

Very touching to a Veteran. There is a soldier from WW11 one from Korea. And a place for one from Vietnam. But the soldier from nam was identified and was gave to his family for their burial.

[@jephrokimbo9050]

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier contains an UNKNOWN from World War One, World War Two and Korea. Yes, you are correct that the Vietnam Unknown was identified and was re-buried in accordance to the Family's wishes. First Lieutenant Michael Blassie was interred with Full Military Honors when he was identified as per the Family's request.

[@tommyodonnell9]

@@jephrokimbo9050 To clarify - only the WWI Unknown Soldier is in the Tomb. WWII and Korean War Unknowns are in crypts directly in front of the Tomb.

[@jephrokimbo9050]

@@tommyodonnell9 Yes, you are correct. The Original Design in the early 1920s was for a single tomb to Honor the Unknown American Soldier from The Great War as it was called then with little or no foresight for future wars. World War One was a pre-cursor to World War Two and in many respects the world today a hundred years later is still dealing with the repercussions from THE GREAT WAR.

[@tommyodonnell9]

@@jephrokimbo9050 (Yes, I know. 😃)

[@jephrokimbo9050]

@@tommyodonnell9 unfortunately was never assigned to Fort Meyer and did not serve with the 3rd Infantry Regiment. was a Field Artillery Officer and then an Engineer with the Army and most of my service was in Alaska, Washington State, commiefornia, Oklahoma, Kentucky, Pennsylvania and new york. had an Army Buddy who had served with the 3rd Infantry Regiment some time in the early 1980s. RETIRED now and work in the electrical utility industry. have visited Arlington where one of my Mentors currently resides at peace along with his wife. RIP LTC WDG and MRG

[@mpatrickthomas]

I've heard that is just about the most stressful job,but they say the most honorable one too.

[@kirkmorrison6131]

They keep to the guard even when hurricanes and blizzards hit D.C.

[@sandacathan9787]

Say what you like, the Americans are VERY Patriotic. The insults and treatment our Guards have to tolerate in London is disgusting and unacceptable. Hurrah for the United States Military and the citizens of the United States of America. Time we did the same and acted accordingly with pride and RESPECT !

[@garystorm6251]

Please share the Love of the Son of God, He spoke Truth Forever. Please write His Words in your Heart, and share them. Please Forgive, and Pray for everyone. Immanuel, God with us.

[@mosesgutierrez7602]

This is a holy commitment for our country

[@user-gs5bh9ir4x]

ターミネーターかと最初思いました アメリカがこんな緻密な作業を繰り返していることに驚きました

[@deborahbrown6289]

God Bless them all .. 🇺🇲🇺🇲♥️

[@chimbocalbos766]

The guard walked like robot.

[@jamesemmerick8667]

It is a simple but stirring ceremony...

[@larryengland8191]

One of the guys I was in basic training with got to be a guard there.

[@ead9726]

The clicking of the boots, is there something on the side of the boots that makes the noise? Marvellous to watch, greetings from across the pond 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@jerrywhitaker492]

Beautiful ❤️

[@criminalbrewing5509]

Every American should see this... In Person.

[@quranduaislamicsongspeech-2675]

Very very nice drill show also in group.

[@armandogabriel3174]

sana ganito sa luneta pag changing of the guard ke rizal. dagdag attraction sa luneta park.

[@armydude4life6149]

SOLDIERS TAKE CARE OF THEIR OWN

[@boriserjavec6470]

Amazing how they walk keeping the head level

[@M.Ack11]

Awesome.

[@philippeguiot9367]

If you don't respect the fallen soldiers who died for your country and for democracy you are to blame

[@user-up8ij8lv3j]

HELLO EVERYONE I WATCHED THIS CEREMONY BUT I PREFOR RUSSIAN VARIANT ,THATS BEAUTIFUL

[@imransharif443]

EXCELLENT STYLE GOOD

[@vincentp.locollo3343]

THE BEST!!!!

[@stevenmarquardt3900]

Powerful

[@Ed-lz4jv]

I was there once, 12yrs old I think am 66 now. Will never forget

[@whoisthis1946]

THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER MEMORIAL, Is where this was taken place.

[@drewbaum]

Yep at Arlington National Cemetery In Arlington, Virginia. Just outside of Washington D.C.

[@frankiethebull8269]

kinda interesting they allowed her to be a sentinel, they usually want them all relatively the same height.

[@brittnaycattaneo6015]

I think it's going into the phone booth is when it happens...lol like superman

[@tracybucher8090]

❤❤❤❤

[@nunyabuziness8421]

Not everybody qualifies to be a tomb guard that takes a lot of dedication

[@Zifengtower]

👍👍🌹

[@christopherrain5411]

Hello friend, how are you doing today and hope you're fine and good over there? I'm using this great opportunity to say a big thank you for having supported us throughout our stay here, I say thank you. Hope you don't mind, where exactly are you writing from❓

[@AmphiStuG]

A female sentinel, damn that’s actually really cool. But they couldn’t have tailored her sleeves just a wee bit better?

[@brian0057]

I think every sentinel has to make their own uniform, if I remember correctly? I saw a video where they say every sentinal has to be able to keep their uniforms by themselves.

[@tommyodonnell9]

Sleeves are fine. Been female Tomb Guards since 1996.

[@lawrencewestby9229]

If her uniform was not exactly to prescribed regulation she would not be out there.

[@ShikyoStars]

@@tommyodonnell9 thank you for your service ma’am, you are well appreciated:))

[@YouTubehndl]

I noticed that, and on closer observation, all 3 of their pants and sleeves were the same size. Perhaps it’s so there’s always a similar size presence there, no matter who’s on duty.

[@dasamman71]

so quiet you could hear a pin drop. Of course, the pin would then be told to be quiet.

[@anthonylagunas6737]

Notice how none of the guards wear rank. So they do not out rank the entombed.

[@mr.peterjorgenhansen5484]

Father side - grandpa served utah defense state department building, father master sargent, uncle john army nurse, youngest brother army solider and cook. Mothers side all united states military service including 3 to 4 star generals serving in our national capital maybe in the white house. Moms side since the civil war serving all wars and conflicts. My family been to Old Berlin, Germany, Afganstian serving us army

[@JoeCORRUPTBiden.]

🙏🏽♥️🇺🇸♥️🙏🏽

[@iiiiiiiiii1256]

Genuine question... Why r they using almost century old weapons and not modern ones

[@chrisbenson2430]

It’s all ceremonial.

[@iiiiiiiiii1256]

@@chrisbenson2430 gotcha

[@nonpartisangunowner4524]

It’s easier to perform the manual of arms with older weapons.

[@mark9531]

That is a good question. They are carrying the M14, which was used in Vietnam. The M16 was put into service in 1965. The M16 is still the weapon carried by US Army Soldiers.

[@imransharif443]

Robot Style guard parade beautiful Style

[@jimbates955]

There is no flower wreath on the stand, or any flowers near the tomb 🧐

[@drewbaum]

They put out a new one every 90min or so.

[@kennethkyser3359]

Why are people standing when the sergeant came by

[@davyt0247]

They will have to stand for the ceremony, so they started to stand up.

[@richardhall8914]

Honor for our country and all brave men and women in and be unknown by soldier in study and watch you will. Learn🇺🇸

[@nimbly1693]

The relieving guard and the Sergeants sleeves on their jackets both seem kind of goofy. Like hers are way to big, and his is all bunched up.

[@CamilaGuedesAlves123]

alguém percebeu as marcas no chão? fico imaginando se essa linha perfeita foi se formando ao longo de tantas caminhadas dos sentinelas

[@M.I.G.U.E.L_22]

Sim, são marcas de desgaste devido ao sapato possuir uma chapa de metal no solado!

[@edinsyracuse1669]

Do those guards have skeletons? Their movements are smooooth.

[@drewbaum]

No skeletons lol! Just years of dedication, precision training and discipline.

[@paulsmith3487]

Tourist attraction!

[@samuelsmith5773]

How can there be females? The Old Guard is an Infantry unit: its TOE [Table of Organization and Equipment] calls for 11B MOS. 11B is [or was??] closed to females, although females can possibly serve in non-Infantry [CS and CSS] support functions. Don’t misconstrue my intent/meaning. As a retired Army LTC, I served with female soldiers from my service as a 2LT through retirement as an LTC. Females can, and do, execute the same duties as males in most ways. It isn’t the gender that makes the soldier, it’s the soldier’s professionalism, devotion to duty, patriotism, and love of country.

[@tommyodonnell9]

The first MP was in 1995. The first female MP and Sentinel, SGT Heather Johnson, earned her Badge in 1996.

[@russkydeutsch]

Have you been living under a rock? Females have been serving as 11 series for a few years now.

[@richardhall8914]

Things change over time 🇺🇸

[@zhivontae]

Sir, everything in the Army now is open to females, including RASP/Ranger school, SF, etc etc

[@Shabaka87]

There are a bunch of different MOSs in Infantry "units." I don't think the requirement has to be 11B. I guess that was just tradition...but things are woke now.

[@Blue_Line_Team]

I would probably edit this video with any types of songs like fallout “boys centuries”

[@russgrunert4730]

Abbas Arrival would be good too

[@Blue_Line_Team]

@@russgrunert4730 Yeah yeah that’s a good idea

[@eduajeten]

Крууть

[@MrMidiman33]

Of course a phone is ringing!!!

[@user-kx5ft8nf6e]

...и ноги отряхивают , от навоза !

[@user-bt5yn9zz3z]

O. Rifre. E. Pezado. Mas. ElA. Encarou. Gosta. De. Ser. Militar. E. Do. Que. Faz. Se. Vc. Gosta. Da. Serto. Em. Quauquer. Ligar. E. No. Mundo. Militar. NAo. E. Diferente

[@anibalcesarnishizk2205]

Make a hole, make it wide!!!.

[@sirwavell]

Almost robotic movements.

[@hectorescalona8945]

¿ son soldados o robots?

[@youtubeaccount5738]

Soldiers

[@drewbaum]

Soldiers with the precision of robots! 🇺🇸

[@hoksipgau]

Serious? I guess they changed the height requirement for the "Old Guard" s that perform the ceremony.

[@OtterTreySSArmy]

Just read the website, women have to be able to meet the same minimum height requirement as males: 5'8". The reason she looks so short by comparison is probably because she just meets the bare minimum, whereas the males are almost always 6'+

[@thevet2009]

Female is not wearing the infantry blue cord…I thought you had to be infantry to serve in the honor guard.

[@anthonylagunas6737]

Not required anymore.

[@user-kx5ft8nf6e]

похоодка странная - как будто в штаны наложил !!!!!!!

[@dianacruz6563]

Ridiculous, what if they get an attack 😳 like Robots

[@douglasbarnes7910]

Okay ive looked up there is no such thing as an all female sentinal guard there are female there are female vouleenteers and sentinels the one female guard was in celebration of Chelsea Porterfield member of old guard

[@tommyodonnell9]

Who said there is an entire Relief of females?

[@davyt0247]

There was an all female change not too long ago

[@tommyodonnell9]

@@davyt0247 Yes, for SOG Porterfield's last walk. But that doesn't mean entire Relief is female.

[@minipiedmonte]

Certified huah moment

[@user-or8nq8ho9e]

Что за походка? Как будто обосрался😂

[@youtubeaccount5738]

Eehhh, not as good as the Brits standards, but it aight Ig…

[@GrumpyOldMan9]

Looks more like a pantomime act than a military drill.

[@hristokostadinov]

Хахахаха! Циркаджии!

[@jackstecker5796]

I wish the people in the audience would remove their covers during the ceremony, out of respect. I would.

[@mark9531]

They lost that battle years ago. They can't even get the old veterans to take off their baseball caps.

[@phil-zz5hk]

i served in the Welsh guards . i wish i had men and women that could do drill like these . these sentinels are way better than us .

[@user-rf9lg5jm9f]

Клоунада

[@user-vg9pf1ft4x]

Ходят будто задницей гринкарту зажали.

[@jurikamyschanow6757]

Это они целку из себя строят, полушария дупы сжимают, после авгана.....

[@SenyaGordov]

How he pooped in his pants, and carefully carries to the toilet.

[@johnridout6205]

Really silly

[@kazmsahin7442]

Bunların hepsi kafayı yemiş

[@marekeos]

THis is way too animated. Like watching robots and wondering if Duracell will last all the way to the end. My least favorite changing of the guard that I've seen, and I've seen many around the world.

[@noelt2238]

I'm glad I'm not the only one! The slow action is meant to be dignified and respectful. I thought they looked like toy soldiers who need winding up again! And what's with the feet movement when they halt or turn? Looks like they're trying to shake out something that's crawled up the leg of their pants.

[@molemarden5188]

Sun glasses are you kidding me .where the respect

[@tommyodonnell9]

Obviously you have never been to the Tomb. If you had, you would understand how glaring the sun's reflection is off all the marble. The sunglasses are designed by Oakley specifically for TUS. They are only worn when necessary.

[@drewbaum]

I think they look quite slick! 😎

[@molemarden5188]

@@drewbaum let them wear shorts as well

[@drewbaum]

@@molemarden5188 that would ruin the look of the uniform… The glasses are I believe so people can’t see who or what the sentinel is looking at. Same reason the US Secret Service wear sunglasses.

[@molemarden5188]

@@drewbaum just no respect but that’s Americans I suppose.the FBI where sunglasses so you can’t see who they are looking at

[@gorillachilla]

Circus clowns

[@CrazyAlienLady051]

Doesn’t pretty much every country do this?

[@gorillachilla]

@@CrazyAlienLady051 no actually they Don't

[@Hobo_Mojo]

Lowering the standards for "diversity hires." SMH.

[@gemmastyles420]

How so? She met the requirements.

[@trevorsimpkins3142]

Says the guy who would probably struggle to qualify for the Special Olympics.

[@thamomentum]

See those medals on her coat? Guaranteed you're worth can be weighed with less than a quarter of one of them. Go cry somewhere else

[@guidoscherz8580]

:D No military has such a ridiculous move as these weirdos. This is not "silent marching" but gay sneaking. :D Anyway thank you very much for the guard. Salute from Germany

[@aquilifergroup]

Lol. As if the goose step was a “normal” way of walking. I mean goose stepping is one of the most ridiculous ways of walking to show “respect”. Speaking of “gay sneaking”. Look at the evzone guards of Greece.

[@guidoscherz8580]

@@aquilifergroup I cannot confirm that the German military "goose step" marches. That might have been the case 100 years ago. 😂🤣

[@Sportsmedia13]

She looks very sloppy. She doesn’t look like she meets the height or weight requirements to walk the tomb. Its sad they lower the standards so women can guard the tomb.

[@gemmastyles420]

How tall is she?

[@tommyodonnell9]

She never looked sloppy.

[@alexandermaxwell2955]

What a absolute pantomime. SORRY but that's not drill.

[@AtheAetheling]

I confess it is not my idea of drill either but it's a cultural thing no doubt. It's still extremely hard for them to do.