Tomb Guard Must Fix Uniform! - Arlington National Cemetery June 2022

[@twentysecondcenturywoman]

The soldiers are literally perfect. I have such pride seeing how amazing our guys look. Yall are the best

[@OSUfan757]

The coveted silent changing of the guard. Love it!

[@fabianm2819]

the worn patterns from the identical footprints is nuts

[@landry979]

Since 1921 my friend. There’s going to be at least one mark. It shows how beautiful and repetitive it is, never once changed, never will change, unless drastic measures are needed. Semper Fi, Army Honor Guard.

[@RandoBox]

At least he still got to do his shift. Getting sent back would be embarrassing.

[@GrittyTones]

If it's something to do with your uniform, you are usually allowed to deficiencies that can be fixed by your change Commander like something being crooked, anything more than that, or a dirty weapon and you get sent back

[@Mrgop]

I was privileged to visit Arlington in March. This devotion to duty in honoring these fallen heroes is one of the things that makes this country the greatest in the world.

[@andrewnathan2903]

I was there in 2005. It was silent throughout it all

[@jhollie8196]

Every American needs to visit Arlington once in their lifetime to see that freedom is not free. Semper Fi soldiers.

[@sandrab2151]

Absolutely agree !!!!

[@MrAntko]

Soldati senza anima e umanità, zombi con la divisa.

[@Jimmybeamer21]

Freedom is free. Choosing to handle deadly firearms for a living however, comes with a heavy price, one that will be paid at some point.

[@Austyn_Young7]

Agree

[@TheAboriginal1]

​@@Jimmybeamer21 I don't think you understand the phrase.

[@bob80q]

This is not uncommon and I have seen it a few times, the sentinel is expected to have perfect appearance so the inspection is not just for show.

[@cCueBasE]

I’ve seen this done many times but never silently like this.

[@JimK-r4n]

i was there last week with Honor flight.. and one of the guards slightly stumbled on his words.. what happens? i'm sure he is beating himself up about it.. BUT one of the vets we traveled with is a former guard and when asked what happens his response was "i wouldn't want to be him tonight" so leads one to ask what "opportunity for improvement" will he recieve?

[@purplelme928]

What happens if he was sent back? Is there a replacement guard ready, in case the original guard doesn’t pass inspection? Was his coat not lying flat or something?

[@TheSpawnacus]

Always great to watch

[@kathiedrake3926]

The ultimate respect. So beautiful to see in person. Honestly wish I hadn't been tourist dressed.

[@yvonnemariane2265]

Love it all so much

[@senseideku3230]

what if the soldier that was buried on the tomb of the unknown soldier was an enemy soldier? what would happen then.

[@purplelme928]

What was wrong with his uniform? What happens if they are sent back inside? Is a replacement ready, just in case?

[@MikeJones__Who]

These guys are absolute machines. It literally goes as far as if there is even single thread out of place they are sent back in to fix it. Buttons have to be shined and facing the same direction, medals have to be equal distance apart. It's truly incredible the level of detail they go to

[@RealDoctorMuffins]

@@MikeJones__Who The level of detail is ridiculous

[@anotherdimension7608]

They fix themselves and come back later and current guard keeps his post until then

[@notle1599]

@@MikeJones__Whofrom the UK so no idea but agree the level of detail is prestigious 👌 love watching these inspection videos. Will he be spoken to about that little jacket straightening though? I’ve never seen the Srg Intervene before.

[@tommyodonnell9]

Return to the Quarters and very quickly come back out with the issue resolved. If for some reason the issue cannot be resolved, another Guard will be sent back up. You do three-minute dress drills as part of training, so someone could be dressed, bloused and out the door in five minutes.

[@joseserrano141]

That's my short term objective Thanks

[@frequinnasty7303]

He prob got his ass chewed after that 😂

[@qwerica]

the guard should be so glad his boss didn’t stand front of him at the end

[@bob80q]

you should be glad morons are allowed on this site

[@donbaldwin1777]

Awesome job Army dogs. Semper Fi.

[@gerrylazlo]

this is the first silent change I've seen. I wonder if it has to do with the wreath.

[@GrittyTones]

There's a funeral going on nearby

[@bob80q]

No and no, they do this regularly as practice because it’s all timing in their head, I have seen it a number of times

[@boriserjavec6470]

I expect them to talk like the terminator

[@MikeEllingsworth]

I like it much better I hear orders are given

[@61076MY]

This is a different version than what I have regularly seen. No verbal commands and no pass down?

[@tommyodonnell9]

Silent Guard Change. Orders are passed on but very quietly.

[@motto55cm228]

There was probably a funeral service nearby. They will do a silent guard change if there’s one nearby so as to not disturb that service

[@bob80q]

@@motto55cm228not so, they don’t talk loud enough to interrupt funerals, it’s done as practice

[@deratomi]

That must have been a long 30 minutes

[@bcrane2010]

The person who helped probably got ripped apart because someone inspects them before they go out

[@aquilifergroup]

Four people inspect him before he walks out. They’ll have to answer for it, all of them.

[@tommyodonnell9]

There is no inspection before going out the door. You get bloused and taped off (usually by a new man).

[@tommyodonnell9]

@@aquilifergroup No...that is a ridiculous internet myth. The only inspection in the Quarters is by the Relief Commander at the beginning of the shift. Before a walk, someone (usually a new man) blouses and then tapes you off.

[@ArmyJames]

It appears that his belt was about 1/16th of an inch askew. No one’s getting ripped for something as minor as that.

[@tommyodonnell9]

@@ArmyJames Wasn't the belt. Missing buff strap.

[@howdepressing2495]

looks like they changed it few things, there are less commands now

[@jamesmarch9570]

Can someone please explain the gun butt flip?

[@markweippert6323]

I've been to Arlington 3 times and have watched this every time. What they did here is what they did the last time I went, a silent and commandless ceremony. When they came to "pass on your orders", they lipped it. That part looked silly. I have no idea why they started doing it this way.

[@tommyodonnell9]

😄Uh..it's not "lipped". You very softly pass on orders. Doing a Silent Guard Change is not often done, but also is nothing new.

[@smolapril]

4:14 mandatory cake inspection 🤤 yup, the cake is not a lie

[@Snulge]

They are incredible.

[@hbadotti]

This remember me habbo hotel

[@ДимХот]

Американцы из всего делают шоу. При этом полностью искажают суть действия. У почётного караула одна задача - церемониальное присутствие военного, имитирующего охрану памятника. Настоящую охрану порядка осуществляет полиция, которая имеет настоящее оружие и свободу действий. Проверку должна проводиться до выполнения поставленной задачи, а не во время её выполнения. Это всё равно, что во время свадьбы священник полез под юбку невесте для поверки наличия подвязки или цвета её туфель и белья. Не церемония, а клоунада. Но это и хорошо. Пусть у врагов будет искажённое представление о сути вещей - они так сами себя подвергают деградации

[@dr.c5481]

The color of their M16's changed, is it?

[@seanbarr1232]

The M14, which superseded the M1 Garand in 1957, is the standard ceremonial weapon used by the 3d U.S. Infantry (The Old Guard) today, and is the current weapon carried by Tomb Guards. They are fully functional.

[@dr.c5481]

@@seanbarr1232 oh yeah right. Sorry I mean M14.

[@bob80q]

dude you probably wouldn't know a stealth bomber from a 747

[@JimK-r4n]

fully functional.. BUT completely empty @@seanbarr1232

[@mesfeken1]

The wood of the stock seems pretty light colored indeed. But then every M14 is a unique piece.

[@pleasedtomeetyou]

Why doesn't anyone ever clean these dark footprints? What is that supposed to be? A youth hostel where it looks like something from the Simpsons under the sofa? Not worthy of this memorial!

[@loboxx337]

The Army needs to go back to Army traditional uniform, and quit following other's attire.

[@elevenb6967]

Really? And whose attire did they "follow"?

[@bentley8937]

@@elevenb6967Every branch, they upgraded their class A’s by taking parts of the other branches, the ones the tomb sentinels use are the armies old class A’s from like 1998 or something.

[@elevenb6967]

@@bentley8937 So, let me see if I have this straight. You're actually saying that this uniform was copied from all four US military branches' uniforms?

[@bentley8937]

@@elevenb6967 Not directly copied but they took components or based it off them because theirs was too bland which ended up turning into the green class A’s.

[@elevenb6967]

@@bentley8937 Okay. Maybe you're just seeing something that I'm not.

[@BoyAlbanjari-km3gk]

MINE OF🇺🇲🎊💟🏆🎇🎆😉💓💝🤲🏳️WELL🇺🇲

[@Zifengtower]

向美国🇺🇸致敬🫡❤

[@prjhkin]

Мастерская смена. Всё, кроме одного момента, зачем этот старший смены задирает голову в небо, самолеты высматривает что-ли🤷😮

[@nasvsan6191]

Aye man don't question the ceremony

[@Алиса-к3ь3б]

😂

[@veronicaarcos5652]

En castellano hablado 😡😈🇨🇱

[@CaseyPrice-lc5di]

Not just uniforms flags to flagship not bartering in India for 2023 airspace to barter of my America citizens service groups. Language active. TDS resolute

[@crosbonit]

They still say "ladies and gentlemen"? Not they/them/zhem/whem/hem and kem?

[@qwmx]

Hold a protest over those rails.

[@ВалерийМанько-т5м]

Походняк просто цирк

[@Алиса-к3ь3б]

😂

[@lenniecapuano521]

i can understand the sentiment but these robot movements are just silly

[@joginns778]

It's called a mark of respect, look up on Google I'm sure it will tell you why they do these movements,

[@thorveim1174]

think its all about discipline. Movements so drilled that they gotta be snappy and precise. Yes at first clance it looks silly, but then you realise it, in itself, is a show of how many goddamn times they did this and how long they trained to do even the most minute gesture perfectly, with every single step of the ceremony long planned in advance down to head movement.

[@bob80q]

from a wimp who couldnt hack it in the military

[@IRatherbeTrashthanADemocrat]

Spoken like a true liberal nimrod who has no clue what honor and respect for those who gave all.

[@TheAboriginal1]

The tomb has been continuously guarded 24/7 since 1937.

[@j.m.4444]

This guy should be fired immediately. The only thing they have to pay attention is to their uniform. What a disrespect to the Unkown Soldier.

[@nasvsan6191]

He'll never get anything wrong again that's for sure

[@pdog109]

Calm down judge roy bean

[@tommyodonnell9]

🙄

[@enginiusz511]

i like this. hovewer. it looks like the most anyoing type of walk to do