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Robert B Hosler
Tomb Position
SentinelTomb Relief
2ndHighest Military Rank
First SergeantTomb Dates
Apr 1983 - Apr 1984Society Membership
Lifetime MemberHome City / State
Van Nuys, CACurrent City / State
Des Moines, IAUnits & Campaigns
3RD US INF E Co (Honor Guard): 1ST Presidential Marching Platoon, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier101ST ABN DIV: B Co 3/327TH INF, HHC 3/327TH INF
34TH INF (Iowa): A CO 1-133RD INF, C TRP 1-113TH CAV, HHT 1-113TH CAV, JFHQ-IA
IRAQ
KOSOVO
EGYPT
Awards & Decorations
Bronze Star Medal-1//Purple Heart Medal-1//Meritorious Service Medal-1//Army Commendation Medal-5//Army Achievement Medal-6//Army Good Conduct Medal-3//Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal-2//National Defense Service Medal-2//Armed Forces Reserve Medal-1w/M Device-4//NATO Medal-Former Republic of Yugoslavia-1//Global War on Terrorism Medal-1//Iraq Campaign Medal-w2 Campaign Stars//Kosovo Campaign Medal-w1 Campaign Star//Multi-National Force and Observers Medal-1//Non-commissioned Officers PROF Development Ribbon-3//Army Service Ribbon-1//Overseas Service Ribbon-1//Army Reserve Components Training Ribbon-2//Driver and Mechanic Badge//Expert Infantry Badge//Air Assault Badge//Combat Action Badge//Tomb of the Unknown Soldier IDENT Badge//Meritorious Unit Commendation-1//Iowa Meritorious Medal-2//Iowa Commendation Medal-2//Iowa Humanitarian Service Ribbon-2//Iowa Service Ribbon-3//Iowa Leadership w/Torch Ribbon//Bronze Medallion of the Order of St. George
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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.
