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Bobbi G Townsend
Tomb Position
SentinelTomb Relief
3rdHighest Military Rank
1SGTomb Dates
Oct 1975 - Feb 1977Military Dates
Sep 1974 - Mar 1995Society Membership
Lifetime MemberHome City / State
San Diego, CACurrent City / State
Silver Creek, CATomb Reflections
Wreath bearer at the Christmas Sentinel Wreath Laying CeramonyUnits & Campaigns
A Co, 15 MI BN (AE) Desert Shield/Desert StormA Co, 1st MI BN (AE)
HHS, 1st MI BN (AE)
B CO US Army Intelligence Center and School
73d Combat Intelligence Company (Aerial Surveilance)
US Army Electronic Proving Grounds
E Co, 3d US Infantry (The Old Guard) USADT/TUS
D Co, 3d US Infantry (TOG)
Awards & Decorations
MSM (2d Award), Air Medal, ARCOM (2d Award) AAM (2d Award), GCMDL (6th Award), NDSM, SWA Campain (2), NCOPD (4), ASR, OSR (2), Liberation of Kawait (SA)Support the Society
The Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (SHGTUS) is able to provide our programs, events, assistance, scholarships, and services due to the generosity of its members, organizations, and individuals. SHGTUS does not receive institutional funding. Note: The Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a 501(c)(3) organization, so your contributions may be fully tax deductible.
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Did you know?
How long does the Sentinel hesitate after the facing movement to begin the return walk? Is the rifle carried on the same shoulder all the time?
The Sentinel does not execute an about face, rather they stop on the 21st step, then turn and face the Tomb for 21 seconds. They then turn to face back down the mat, change the weapon to the outside shoulder, mentally count off 21 seconds, then step off for another 21 step walk down the mat. They face the Tomb at each end of the 21 step walk for 21 seconds. The Sentinel then repeats this over and over until the the Guard Change ceremony begins.
