Brian Blackmore

Tomb Position

Assistant Relief Commander, Assistant Sergeant of the Guard, Commander of the Relief

Tomb Relief

Highest Military Rank

SSG

Tomb Dates

May 2013 - Dec 2016

Society Membership

Lifetime Member

Home City / State

Hammond, IN

Current City / State

Ft Belvoir, VA

Tomb Reflections

Discipline comes from a Latin word that means to teach...

Units & Campaigns

3d United States Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)

Operation African Lion 2008
Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation New Dawn 2010-11

Awards & Decorations

National Defense Service Medal
Army Service Ribbon
Tomb Guard Identification Badge

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Did you know?

Is it true a Sentinel must commit for two years to guard the Tomb, live in a barracks under the tomb, and cannot drink any alcohol on or off duty for the rest of their lives.

No, this is a false rumor. The average tour at the Tomb is about a 18 months. However, there is NO set time for service there. Sentinels live either in a barracks on Ft. Myer (the Army post located adjacent to the cemetery) or off base if they like. They do have a living quarters under the steps of the amphitheater where they stay during their 24 hour shifts. If they are of legal age, they may drink except while on duty.

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