Guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Through rain or snow, those who guard the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier do so proudly.

[@natalierozean5989]

Imagine the thoughts that go through their minds while alone guarding the tomb at night in the rain and snow... or just alone at night.

[@volcom290x]

Guarding when it's just you out there is a very humbling experience. A special connection is made between you (the guard) and the Unknowns that just can't be replicated during the day when it's crowded.

[@dadams8]

imagine being there in a hurricane that can possibly travel up there?

[@natalierozean5989]

@@volcom290x I could completely understand that. What an honor it must be to guard the tomb of the unknowns.

[@Thesupremeone34]

@@volcom290x thank you for your service

[@s0ck_Aeliano]

The thoughts: Man, I just wanna eat my damn dinner.

[@MG-kj2fx]

My husband is in the honor guard. His dream is to do this, once in his life.

[@brad9888]

Your husband is everything I wish to be and can only dream of being

[@latoyacole5657]

God bless him!! I know he makes his family very proud!

[@Hunter3025m]

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[@beckielassetter8865]

My grandfather took me there when I was 5 years old before we got close he told me what it was all about . He told me that we were to be silent and to remain standing as a matter of respect for the unknown soldier . I'm 59 but I still remember that day and how honored I felt to be there , I remember how peaceful it was to be there .

[@Saddam-Hussein.]

My brother always wanted to be a sentinel he died last year however I hold the highest honor for your husband

[@viksra]

IT IS REQUESTED THAT ALL COMMENTERS REMAIN SILENT AND RESPECTFUL AT ALL TIMES

[@hughjassFrom7YearsAgo]

*proceeds to shit bricks*

[@daphnelattimer9952]

Thank You!

[@ninjaked1265]

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[@losilluminados3729]

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[@JohnDoe-ro4qi]

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[@macconmara7252]

This past week I visited Arlington National Cemetary for the first time and I was in awe of these soldiers. The first guard I saw was so precise so perfect I honestly thought for a moment that he was a robot. I visited for two days and watch the changing of the guard at least 6 times and all were perfect. Watching these soldiers made me feel emotions I did not know I even had. I am a Veteran and I am annoyed with myself for not having visited sooner. If you can go to Arlington you will not be disappointed.

[@clf8668]

Best guard in the world….❤🙏👩‍🌾

[@ferrariguy6389]

These are the cream of the crop. God bless each and everyone of these soldiers.

[@FDXman65]

I just want to cry with respect. These men are one step below God in my view. So proud to have you there

[@H.EL-Othemany]

😂😂😂

[@shibalegend3982]

​@@H.EL-OthemanyReally? That's how you respond? Get out of here if you can't act mature about a serious topic.

[@soviettoaster_9323]

These men are everything I have ever wanted to be and more.. I have always wanted to serve my country all day and all night. Regardless of the time, weather, and date.. but I am not strong enough.. not yet.. I’ll be back

[@TheKyPerson]

Very beautiful and touching. I have so much respect for these guards. They are the cream of the crop

[@TeacherMom80]

This is beautiful. Thank you for sharing this video. Brings tears to my eyes to think of all those who died in service to our country -- names & faces that may have been lost to the history books -- even women & children who followed their husbands/fathers on the battlefield & through the woods during the civil war, because there was nothing for them back home... So many faces, beating hearts, with courage & fear & tears & pain, but filled with hope because they believed in what America stood for. Let us honor them in our lives each day by celebrating the freedoms we have today...by never forgetting. Praise & respect to the Guards. You are amazing human beings & an inspiration to little boys & girls & people everywhere! May the Lord bless you & keep you always. Peace be with you all.

[@shouldacomewithawarninh4974]

Much respect to the guards May God bless them 🇺🇸🙏🏼💛

[@sedwardlawson]

Awesome video, the honor guard. I got that at one time but not in DC, I was at Ft. Hood and again in Korea when I had it. Awesome stuff and a very enlightening experience. One to change you forever.

[@yorick22]

Cool, but why is this on the weather channel?

[@Faysus]

maybe it might rain

[@stevenm3823]

because it's about the Guards who carry out their duty no matter what the weather is like.

[@soranaigino1]

Makes me proud to have served my country. And I would be honored to someday visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

[@stevenm3823]

@@soranaigino1 True...these guys always make me so proud to be a veteran of the U.S. Army.

[@nickortiz2683]

Are you seriously asking this?

[@Tocsin-Bang]

Somewhere I always wanted to visit to pay my respects and to honor all those veterans of our greatest ally who gave the utmost.

[@oneantasgreathouse1318]

Much respect to the guards God bless them all

[@PlasmaCoolantLeak]

Much respect to "The Old Guard."

[@georgeschnakenberg7808]

"they deserve the honor" men like this

[@WickedlyMe328]

My family had an unknown until 2016 from the attack on Pearl Harbor & USS Oklahoma. The Vietnam unknown was identified and so many families have never gotten that closure.

[@george_2172]

God bless all who served and god bless America 🙏🇺🇸

[@Rob-fd3wl]

Absolute Honor

[@user-gt2lh2ec9e]

WOW, that job is an honor! John P.

[@putramatebean2606]

Thanks for this nice video as I can increase my knowledge related to this soldiers cemetary.

[@McNubbys]

Perfection

[@rasco81]

Silence and respect….

[@user-oz9mt6fe8f]

To all of the sentinels past, present and future...... THANKYOU FOR YOUR SERVICE 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@smv4usa]

Yet there are people who either try to cross the chains and rails or who can't stay quiet while observing the tomb.

[@KristolKrim]

salute!

[@CesarACastillo]

I’ve seen civilians keep up with these soldiers a few times. I doubt they were trying to be disrespectful just show their thx in their own way for the men and women who can’t be identified by indirectly joining the guard.

[@jeremyandrew8428]

What happened to weather on the eights??????

[@stevedawson6979]

That’s American! That’s what a real American is. That’s honoring the heroes. The honor guards are heroes themselves. Man, corrupt politicians don’t deserve to give orders to these great men.

[@john48132]

Love America 🇺🇸 from India 🇮🇳

[@shannon-zw6yg]

Sleep awaken spell needed booklet at library

[@mowingtrimmingedging214]

❤️🇺🇸❤️

[@gamingwithadam8192]

Hello

[@Bird_of_Hope]

I'm the 9th one.

[@christopherlyonas6523]

I do recall at a young age perhaps 1973 the public was allowed a lot closer the the tume of the unknown solver. I personally remember being about 3 feet from the monument. Although nowadays the people are kept much future in distance from the monument. In my personal opinion I don't believe this is totally justifiable to intentionally keep the people from our monuments. Sincerely, Christopher...

[@tommyodonnell9]

It's not a monument.

[@bipolarpaparazzi4204]

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@MichaelHain.]

Probably the hardest job in the army cus every mistake could make you to loose your job as a guard at the Tomb.

[@sanghamitradhotre2789]

Please upload any Indian digital Ad We r waiting

[@hellokittygaming42069]

Man i love the USA but it breaks my heart every time i hear then say american. I'm also from america, i'm from Brasil, but i will never be the same american as you guys are. I just wish that the entire continent would unite and become the United Contries Of America

[@xandercager5276]

So what would you call someone from the USA? A United Statesian?

[@nickortiz2683]

Lol what are you going on about? Be Brazilian and be okay with it. There is mo reason to want to be American just like there is no reason to want to be Brazilian. Neither are better.

[@xandercager5276]

@@nickortiz2683 in Brazil they use the term America like we use the term The New World. It means North and South America for them. I just want to know what people from the USA should be called if not Americans haha

[@hollowhoagie6441]

@@xandercager5276 americans has been the only denonym we can all agree to call ourselves from east to west to north to south. Yankee is too northern and even in the north its too odd. Dixie is purely southern. United statesian sounds unatural. American will have to do.

[@thecpmr6276]

I appreciate your admiration. I can't speak for everyone, but if your country is full of kind people such as yourself, it must be awfully nice.

[@shannon-zw6yg]

Teaching body bearers vocabulary and classified eulogies courses.,

[@BartoloVids]

I was just there

[@patrickfain9318]

I'm most amazed we can still have God on the tomb

[@princerechebei12]

Because thats what the founding fathers of this country built its foundations on.

[@Gr13fKvlt]

@@princerechebei12 You’re damn right.

[@japonte173]

@@princerechebei12they built the country on inalienable rights and freedoms, not religion. they quite literally came up with the separation of church and state.

[@japonte173]

oh brother here we go another guy that thinks christians are being persecuted in the US.

[@HomebrandFishfood]

I don’t know much about this but why do they guard the tomb

[@thecpmr6276]

To put it simply, the tomb houses a soldier that was killed during wwi. He was not able to be identified. He gave his life, but the country he fought for will never know his name. The tomb is dedicated to honoring all of those who risk their lives to protect us, and is guarded so the unknown soldier will never be disturbed.

[@nopleasefrick2025]

It's meant to represent the unknown soldiers that never made it home

[@DefineLines]

No please frick get out of here commie

[@HomebrandFishfood]

Define The Line I’m from New Zealand not America and I don’t care about politics

[@thecpmr6276]

He's just teasing you. For real though, the tomb is a huge honor to guard.

[@shannon-zw6yg]

Yesssamen., too small meet in fields golf courses Columbus park.,

[@happboi1751]

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[@kinghari.36]

What if someone slips on ice

[@TheShadowblast123]

you don't. If they did, they would get back up. but proper marching technique makes wheather nearly a nonfactor

[@tavita]

26 hr shift?

[@tommyodonnell9]

Officially it is 24 hours, but you must be there early to prepare, etc.

[@japonte173]

1 hour to prep, 1 hour to undress and keep your uniform ready for the next day.

[@suma4m]

One day they will be replaced by robots and no one will notice.

[@Default158]

Lmao

[@chadscombatvet9182]

Dumb ass comment.

[@chadscombatvet9182]

Only in your imagination, moron.

[@megan-if7zt]

what-

[@Safey07]

Im the first one

[@michaelhill56]

This is not the place for those of you who say first. You disrespect these fine soldiers...

[@Safey07]

Dude i did this on purpose to get my friends mad lmao

[@veronicaarcos5652]

En castellano hablado 😡😈🇨🇱

[@connorwest6161]

1:05 Alphas hit the green exit button to guard the tomb of the unknown solder. Betas hit the green exit button when leaving the weed store 😂

[@denis-emilegiasson3723]

Snowwhite military position.

[@josephzao6737]

How many Soldiers did it take to bury Thomas Jefferson and Virginia in Hell, the One that God Made? My father’s house has many mansions, Virginia went to Hell in all of them Monticello and Montpelier.

[@majorlaff8682]

1:57 - the soldier with a growth out of the back of its head is a disgraceful compromise. Get a proper haircut or change roles.

[@tyler4057]

That’s a woman they’re allowed to serve in the guard

[@majorlaff8682]

@@tyler4057 Okay, but they should have a proper soldier's haircut.

[@macconmara7252]

​@@majorlaff8682 -Have you served in the military? That is a proper haircuts/style for female soldiers. Your comments are disgraceful and disrespectful to that soldier and all soldiers who perform this sacred duty each and everyday.

[@majorlaff8682]

@@macconmara7252 Just because it's 'proper' doesn't mean it's neat, tidy, and respectable. Visited the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in March 2018 and was incredibly impressed by the Guard's discipline, drill, neatness and dress - impeccable. Fortunately, I didn't get to see any girlie guards.

[@macconmara7252]

@@majorlaff8682 _I don't know if you are actually ignorant or just a troll. But let me try to educate you. If the soldiers hair was not "neat, tidy, and respectable" she would not make to the tomb for guard duty. The soldiers who guard the tomb have strict standards(stricter than the average military) and it they are not met they will not be able to perform their duty. I am a Veteran and you do not understand the military at all much less these elite soldiers who guard the Tomb of The Unknown Soldier. There are not “girly” soldiers- soldiers are soldiers and what you consider "neat, tidy, and respectable" is of no consequence to the soldiers who defend your right to spew your foolishness in the comments section. Regardless of whether you are a troll or just ignorant do not respond to me again. I will block you and I will report your posts. I am in no mood for someone looking to stir the pot or who is simply to stupid to learn.

[@robertgormley684]

Most ridiculous thing I've ever seen.

[@ER-uy7ct]

How?

[@tomverderber1565]

Most moronic comment I've ever read.

[@marcoscaping]

The way of walk is completly ridiculous.

[@ER-uy7ct]

How?

[@jayross1443]

This doesn’t make a ton of sense to me. Have a robot do it. Some traditions should not remain.

[@deankosanovic2811]

You have probably never been to war so ofc it doesnt make sence to you

[@alexander.chance]

What a complete waste of time those are dead bodies the people are in heaven or hell those are dead bodies are gaurding it doesn't make sense.. such a waste of time and precious money and resources to me it's just absolutely stupid!

[@sft4081]

lexchance com u are very disrespectful. It’s the reasoning behind it...the principle of the matter.PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE MEN AND WOMEN DYING ON THE BATTLEFIELD. RESPECT!

[@CR-kr9cs]

Waste of time? That is the tomb of every soldier that died in combat and was not recovered, soldiers that gave his or her life for this beautiful country and it’s freedom. You should be ashamed of yourself. Absolutely sickening.

[@legessi]

It is requested you go fuck yourself.

[@musicmusic7209]

Waste of time?? "Is "RESPECT "...something that obviously you don't know.

[@oldjake912]

There is & will be at least 1 in every group & lex chance your the one here Of course you have no respect you miss the whole Idea, whole purpose of this love of country & the love for our country men & women, you have no respect for our soldiers past, present and future we know . You do not have respect for yourself one must have respect for themselves before they can respect anyone else out there for we know you have no respect for yourself and we should pray for you...

[@michaelrupley3605]

💯

[@yabastardya9988]

The U.S. lost in Vietnam, destroyed the middle East causing millions of civilians to die But soldiers march up and down 24/7 for 1 soldier 😮 out of respect

[@noname-mu6kn]

It's more about a grave for all the soldiers whose bodies weren't found or couldn't be identified

[@cadetmarine]

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