Society Staff
Staff
Board of Directors
- Lonny LeGrand, President
- Scott Sengenberger, Vice-President
- Ruth Robinson, Secretary
- Larry W. Seaton, Treasurer / Historian
- Gavin McIlvenna, Past-President
- Andrew Thomas, Director
- Jeffrey Stitzel, Director
- Paul Basso, Director
- Carnell Nettles, Director
- SFC Andrew D Jay, Sergeant of the Guard
Staff
- Maria Diaz, Legal Counsel
- Charles Shacochis, Chaplain
Committee Contacts
- Membership Committee - Scott Sengenberger
- Administrative Assistant - Lynn Giddings
- Commemorative Committee - Gavin McIlvenna
- TUS100 - Richard Azzaro
- National Salute Project - Richard Azzaro
- Journey Home Project - Richard Azzara
- Never Forget Garden Project - Richard Azzaro
- Co-Director Marilyn Wellen, American Rose Society
- TG100 - Chelsea Porterfield
- TUS100 - Richard Azzaro
- Education Committee - Ruth Robinson
- Outreach Coordinator - Cathy Lowe
- TUS Replica Coordinator - Herb Smith
- History Committee - Larry Seaton
- Public Affairs Committee- No Chair Identified
- Reunion Committee - Larry Seaton
- Events Director - Jackie Snow
- Tomb Guard Assistance Program - Paul Basso
- TGAP Co-Chair - Carnell Nettles
- Bereavement Director - Amy McIlvenna
- TGAP Co-Chair - Carnell Nettles
- Quartermaster Committee- Dave Hathaway
Honorary Board of Directors
- Chief of Staff, United States Army
- Sergeant Major of the Army
- Commanding General, Military District of Washington
- Command Sergeant Major, Military District of Washington
- Commanding Officer, 3d US Infantry (The Old Guard)
- Regimental Sergeant Major, 3d Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)
- Sergeant of the Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- Superintendent, Arlington National Cemetery
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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.