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Tomb Position
SentinelTomb Relief
3rdHighest Military Rank
ColonelTomb Dates
Feb 1983 - Jun 1984Military Dates
Apr 1980 - Jan 2022Society Membership
MemberHome City / State
Purcellville, VACurrent City / State
Purcellville, VATomb Reflections
Soon.....NO SOCIAL MDEIA
Units & Campaigns
3d United States Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)Combat
Operation Iraqi Freedom (2004) -13TH COSCOM
Operation Iraqi Freedom (2007-08) - USARC/MNC-I G4/C4
Operation Enduring Freedom (2009) - Joint Sustainment Command - A
Operation Enduring Freedom (2010-11) - USFOR-A
Operation Enduring Freedom (2013-14)- 1ST TSC
Operation Inherent Resolve (2017) - 1ST TSC /316th ESC
Awards & Decorations
Bronze Star Medal (w3 OLC)Meritorious Service Medal (w3 OLC)
Joint Commendation Service Medal
Army Commendation Medal (w/2 OLC)
Army Achievement Medal (w/3 OLC)
National Defense Service Medal
Army Service Ribbon
Royal Thai Air Force Parachutist Halo Badge
German Parachutist Badge
South African Parachutist Badge
Drill Sergeant Badge
Army Recruiter Badge (Gold w/Safire)
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier ID Badge
Support 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?
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.
