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Mark A Farrar
Tomb Position
SentinelTomb Relief
1stHighest Military Rank
LTCTomb Dates
Oct 1982 - Aug 1983Society Membership
Lifetime MemberHome City / State
Colesville, MDCurrent City / State
Campbellsville, KYTomb Reflections
One of the most interesting year of my life – a true honor to provide a unique service and be part of a proud tradition. An absolutely first-class way to begin an Army career. I didn't realize at the time how my TUS tour would come up again and again as a positive discriminator on future assignments.Units & Campaigns
3rd US INF (TOG)7th US INF, 3ID
303 MI BN, 504th MI BDE
3rd BDE 1st CD (Operation Iris Gold)
MBBL, Ft Knox
1st CD
102nd MI BN, 2ID
4th Cav BDE, 85th DIV
Awards & Decorations
Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal (2nd Award), Army Commendation Medal (6th Award), Army Achievement Medal (3rd Award), Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal (1 Bronze Star), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (2nd Award), Kuwait Liberation Medal (KU), M-21 Sniper Weapon System Expert Qualification Badge, Expert Infantryman Badge, Ranger Tab, Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Identification Badge.
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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?
Do you guard in a blizzard or a bad thunderstorm?
YES, but the accomplishment of the mission and welfare of the Soldier are never put at risk. The Tomb Guards have contingencies that are ready to be executed if the weather conditions ever place the Soldiers at risk of injury or death (i.e. lightning, high winds, etc). This ensures that Sentinels can continue the mission while ensuring safety. It is the responsibility of the Chain of Command from the Sergeant of the Guard to the Regimental Commander to ensure mission accomplishment and soldier welfare at all times.
It was erroneously reported that during Hurricane Isabel, the Sentinels were ordered to abandon their posts for shelter and that they refused. No such order was ever given. All proper precautions were taken to ensure the safety of the Sentinels while accomplishing their mission. Risk assessments are constantly conducted by the Chain of Command during changing conditions to ensure that soldier welfare is maintained during mission accomplishment.
