Josh's First Walk as a Tomb Sentinel

[@raymondhuddleston3879]

Josh served 42 months here. My son went to school with Josh. He was a great kid.

[@jeffreywinters293]

Raymond Huddleston it is a honor for anyone who is chosen for this service.

[@hoihoi1312]

Jeffrey Winters Noone gets assigned to be Tomb Guard, you sign yourself up

[@arxfortis7481]

@@hoihoi1312 Don't be a smart ass. A soldier has to apply. Not everyone who applies is selected.

[@FloridaManRacer]

@@arxfortis7481 @Ho Hoi it's a volunteer post. Only 10% of those who volunteer ever walk the plaza on Sentinel duty.

[@anderstermansen130]

Ok boomet nobody cares

[@rexoates3353]

I was army infantry and I can’t imagine what an experience it would be to be one of the very few trusted with that sacred duty.

[@WWTBAMWinner]

First walk, and he's immediately perfect.

[@Fitz710]

They practice for up to a year before getting to walk. Homie probably practiced this shit every day for 10 months before this day

[@Mick_4591]

Other wise he wouldnt be there

[@tommyodonnell9]

​@@Fitz710You don't wait a year for a walk. It's several weeks. You train and test for several months.

[@catlover4971]

I'm a Brit but it's good to see the excellence and pride displayed by these men

[@forceinfinity]

Just out of curiosity, I tried the glide step they do. It’s not easy, especially with the step count, the length of steps, the pivots. Holy crap that alone demands a ton of mental focus. On top of that, they’re all on the watch for the inevitable moment when one of the visitors breaks decorum or steps where they shouldn’t. Tons of respect for the sentinels

[@nicholasfarrell8403]

@DERRITY WHITEBOY classy

[@monusbrewer4911]

Absolutely a honor to watch!!!!

[@bill1154]

What an honor. You must have been very proud.

[@stephenmoore8338]

Makes one proud to be an American! A Great honor!

[@cavedwarf91]

This precision is mindblowing

[@jbickel7575]

I don’t know how long ago this was, but God Bless them all!

[@travispadgett4406]

Forever Humbled, as these brave men and women that are buried here and all National Cemeteries. Gone but NEVER FORGOTTEN! As in what I learned from WAA (Wreathes Across America) SAY THEIR NAMES!

[@Peter-mz3tx]

Best of luck. Very proud to be an American

[@lorijcarpenter1]

What is it that they do with the rifle at the beginning? When they like check it and spin it around and stuff? What is the significance of that? (Sorry if it's a "dumb" or disrespectful question. I've just learned of this today and I'm super curious and full of questions!! lol)

[@patricewesnidge9104]

reality bytes it is a part of the ceremony where the Sgt of the Guard inspects the oncoming guards weapon. If it doesn’t pass they will be sent back to quarters.

[@Sonnabend00]

The chamber is checked to make sure the weapon is unloaded (safety always). The inspection is whats called a "white glove", to ensure the rifle is pristine clean, also checked to make sure there arent any loose pieces. The drill is also to ensure that in honouring the Unknowns, their weapon is as their uniform, perfect, unmarred. To guard the Tomb is the highest of honours, requiring the highest of standards. Notice that the soldiers uniform is inspected minutely, even the tiniest of flaws will be noticed. In their own words "Never will I falter".

[@chrisrowland2223]

@DERRITY WHITEBOY Fort Knox depository is surrounded by Fort Knox U.S. Army Base which among other troops includes the 194th Armored Brigade

[@timprescott4634]

Not dumb or disrespectful in the least. It is simply a VERY detailed inspection of the oncoming Sentinel’s rifle. You’ll notice the outgoing Sentinel does not get his inspected. He simply faces the Guard of Honor and clears his weapon (ensures there isn’t a round chambered, which there NEVER is).

[@mythreesonsfarms]

Great job.

[@louis7065]

Why is there a lid at the back of the rifle butt?

[@sararedfearn4691]

That is were the oil bottle goes as part of the cleaning kit. JR/UK

[@rcmarquette3838]

Godd 1St 21, Josh !

[@thesoulgalaxy6390]

Immaculate.

[@timprescott4634]

First walk while open to the public?

[@patricewesnidge9104]

This is from 2014

[@timprescott4634]

@@patricewesnidge9104 I was just curious if he had walked previously at night? Is he still in service?

[@patricewesnidge9104]

Yes he has walked at night. No he is not in the Army now.

[@timprescott4634]

@@patricewesnidge9104 Watched your video of his last walk. Thank him from one Veteran to another.

[@brandoncherry1651]

this spells....AMERICA......

[@rickbonnellranger2759]

I think I am the only person to guard the Tomb that was not a sentinel

[@timprescott4634]

OK. I’ll bite. What do you mean?

[@tommyodonnell9]

Care to explain that statement?

[@joeybonez84]

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