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Joseph Hull
Tomb Position
Assistant Relief Commander, SentinelTomb Relief
3rdHighest Military Rank
SSGTomb Dates
Apr 2007 - Jul 2010Military Dates
Oct 2006 - Mar 2017Society Membership
Lifetime MemberHome City / State
Oak Grove, KYCurrent City / State
Oak Grove, KYTomb Reflections
Completed 2,000 walks, over 250 guard changes, and several times as a speaker for visiting Honor Flights at their dinners.Contact Information
Units & Campaigns
Operation Enduring FreedomAwards & Decorations
Combat Infantrymen Badge, Airborne, Air Assault, Tomb Guard Identification Badge (568), Meritorious Service Medal, Army Accommodation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Global War on Terrorism, National Defense Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Expert Marksmen Badge, NATO ISAF Ribbon, Meritorious Unit Service RibbonSupport 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?
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.
