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Jonathan P. Rutgers
Tomb Position
SentinelTomb Relief
Tomb Dates
Jul 1991 - May 1993Society Membership
Lifetime MemberUnits & Campaigns
3d United States Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)Awards & Decorations
Bronze Star Medal (w/2 OLC)Defense Meritorious Service Medal (w/1 OLC)
Meritorious Service Medal
Joint Service Commendation Medal (w/1 OLC)
Joint Service Achievement Medal
Army Commendation Medal (w/4 OLC)
Army Achievement Medal (w/ 3 OLC)
National Defense Service Medal (w/1 BS)
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (w/ 1 OLC)
Iraq Campaign Medal (w/2 BS)
Afghanistan Campaign Medal (w/1 BS)
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Armed Forces Service Medal
Army Service Ribbon
Overseas Service Ribbon (w/1 OLC)
NATO Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Expert Infantryman Badge
Master Parachutist Badge
Senior Parachutist Badge
Military Freefall Parachutist Badge
Air Assault Badge
Tomb Guard Identification Badge
Special Forces Tab
Ranger Tab
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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.
