The Tomb Guard

Robert Blanchard

Tomb Position

Sentinel

Tomb Relief

Highest Military Rank

Corporal

Tomb Dates

Feb 1953 - Sep 1954

Society Membership

Member

Memories & Condolences

Share a Memory

Units & Campaigns

3d United States Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)

Awards & Decorations

Korean War

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Did you know?

How does the guard rotation work? Is it an 8 hour shift?

Currently, the Tomb Guards work on a three Relief (team) rotation - 24 hours on, 24 hours off, 24 hours on, 24 hours off, 24 hours on, 96 hours off. However, over the years it has been different. The time off isn't exactly free time. It takes the average Sentinel 8 hours to prep their uniform for the next work day. Additionally, they have Physical Training, Tomb Guard training, and haircuts to complete before the next work day.