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Last Walk Challenge Coin
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A special challenge coin has been created to commemorate the “Last Walk” that is taken by a Tomb Guard. This challenge coin measures 2’’ in diameter and is made up from three different metals. The back of the coin can be engraved with two lines, each line can contain up to 21 characters of engraving. Spaces between words or dates count as a character. You can order more than one coin. Engraving can take up to one week to complete.
Examples of what can be engraved on each coin include:
Name
Rank
Date and or time of Last Walk
Year of Last Walk
Badge number
Relief
Indicate what engraved text you would want on your coin(s) in the notes on your order. Please contact the assistant quartermaster Dave Hathaway at ffhathaway@msn.com with any questions regarding ordering your challenge coins.
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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.
