Thankful for these guys/gals in our Military who possess the character trait of discipline. Nary a whiner nor complainer among them. What a refreshing contrast to the many indulged "children" raised by godless Parents who populate our complain-all-you-want-at-all-times country!
(A) In 2003 as Hurricane Isabelle was approaching Washington, DC , our US Senate/House took 2 days off with anticipation of the storm. On the ABC evening news, it was reported that because of the dangers from the hurricane, the military members assigned the duty of guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier were given permission to suspend the assignment.
(A) In 2003 as Hurricane Isabelle was approaching Washington, DC , our US Senate/House took 2 days off with anticipation of the storm. On the ABC evening news, it was reported that because of the dangers from the hurricane, the military members assigned the duty of guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier were given permission to suspend the assignment.
They respectfully declined the offer, 'No way, Sir!' Soaked to the skin, marching in the pelting rain of a tropical storm, they said that guarding the Tomb was not just an assignment, it was the highest honor that can be afforded to a serviceperson. The tomb has been patrolled continuously, 24/7, since 1930.
God Bless and Keep Them. We can be very proud of our young men and women in the service no matter where they serve. K.C. Fridd, fb
(B) Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier Guard Gets Stabbed – His Response Is Quickly Going Viral
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 Christina Cordova
The guards that stand watch over the Tomb of the Unknowns are chosen only from the 3rd U.S. Infantry, or “The Old Guard,” and they’re not chosen lightly. As one of the most elite posts a soldier can hold, the job of Tomb Sentinel requires unwavering dedication, perfection and precision. The role consists of standing guard over the Tomb for half an hour; once the half hour is up, a lone Sentinel will be relieved of his duty by another, but not before a white glove inspection of the rifle being held is performed. While the Tomb Sentinels appear to be as close to perfect as any human is likely to get, a recent incident reminds us that even they have not achieved perfection.
At a recent Changing of the Guards ceremony, the relief Commander dropped the rifle on the guard’s foot. What makes this event extraordinary (outside of the fact that the Commander dropped the rifle) is that the bayonet went straight through the guard’s foot. While you or I or any other person likely would have yelped out in pain, this guard barely even flinched...
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The Old Guard
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