Jason Hickman

Tomb Position

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

Tomb Relief

Highest Military Rank

Sergeant First Class

Tomb Dates

Dec 2012 - May 2016

Society Membership

Lifetime Member

Units & Campaigns

3d United States Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)

Awards & Decorations

Meritorious Service Medal
Army Commendation Medal
Army Achievement Medal
National Defense Service Medal
NCO Professional Development Service Ribbon
Army Service Ribbon
Expert Infantryman Badge
Air Assault Badge
Army Recruiter Badge
Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Identification Badge

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How many times will a Sentinel be on duty during the shift?

Each Relief has a 24 hour rotational work day. Ideally, four qualified Sentinels, one Relief Commander (RC), one Assistant Relief Commander (ARC), and several Sentinels in training comprise the Relief. The daily walk schedule is made by the RC or ARC and is dependent on the number of Sentinels who are proficient enough to guard the Tomb in front of the public. Generally, the Sentinel will do several walks back to back and then be done for the day. However, in extreme cases, Sentinels have been known to go back-to-back (every other walk) for the entire shift.

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