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Jonathan Brisiel
Tomb Position
Assistant Sergeant of the Guard, Commander of the ReliefTomb Relief
3rdHighest Military Rank
Staff SergeantTomb Dates
Jan 2007 - Jan 2011Society Membership
Lifetime MemberHome City / State
Spring TexasCurrent City / State
Georgetown, TXUnits & Campaigns
Bravo Co 1/9 Cavalry Ft Hood TxOperation Iraqi Freedom
1HBCT S3 Camp Hovey Korea
3d United States Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)
1st Battalion 227th Aviation Regiment
Awards & Decorations
Meritorious Service MedalArmy Commendation Medal (w/3 OLC)
Army Achievement Medal (w/4 OLC)
Army Good Conduct Medal (w/2 Bars)
National Defense Service Medal
Iraq Campaign Medal (w/2 BS)
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Korean Defense Service Medal
Non-Commissioned Officer Development Ribbon (w/"1")
Army Service Ribbon
Overseas Service Ribbon (w/1 OLC)
Army Valorous Unit Citation
Combat Infantryman Badge
Expert Infantryman Badge
Air Assault Badge
Tomb Guard Identification Badge
Career Counselor Badge
Basic Marksmanship Badge
Army Certificate of Achievement (2nd Award)
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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.
