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McGlen Odom Jr.
Tomb Position
SentinelTomb Relief
2ndHighest Military Rank
E-7/SFCTomb Dates
Feb 1993 - Dec 1995Society Membership
MemberHome City / State
Aiken, SCCurrent City / State
Aiken, SCTomb Reflections
Made life long friends during my time at the Tomb of the Unknowns.Units & Campaigns
3rd US INF, 3/325 ABN INF (Legion Company)1/508th ANB INF
1/310INF. 82nd ABN
SPTT/MITT team 1/1 Mech
IRAQI
AFGHANISTAN
OPERATION ASSURED RESPONSE LIBERIA, AFRICA
Awards & Decorations
Tomb Badge 398EIB
CIB
JUMP WINGS
EXPT MARKSMAN BADGE
Belgian foreign jump wings
Bronze Star
MSM
ARCOM
AAM
GCM
ND
AFGAN CAMP
IRAQ CAMP
GWOT EXPD
GWOT SERV
HM SERV
NCOPD
ASR
OSR
NATO
ISAF
PRES CIT
JMU
VUA
AMU
SUA
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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.
