
0483
Austin Manes
Tomb Position
SentinelTomb Relief
3rdTomb Dates
Apr 2000 - Jun 2002Military Dates
Aug 1998 - Aug 2002Society Membership
Lifetime MemberCurrent City / State
San Francisco, 0Contact Information
Units & Campaigns
B/1-3RD INFANTRY REGIMENT (TOG)H/1-3RD INFANTRY REGIMENT (TOG)
Awards & Decorations
Army Commendation MedalArmy Achievement Medal (2nd Award)
National Defense Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Army Good Conduct Medal
Army Service Ribbon
Tomb Guard Identification Badge
Expert Infantryman Badge
Parachutist Badge
Certificate of Achievement, 10th Mountain Division, Honor Graduate, Non-Commissioned Officer Academy
Certificate of Achievement, The Old Guard, Physical Fitness Excellence Award (3rd Award)
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.
Learn More
Did you know?
How many times will a Sentinel be on duty during the shift?
Each Relief has a 24 hour rotational work day. Ideally, four qualified Sentinels, one Relief Commander (RC), one Assistant Relief Commander (ARC), and several Sentinels in training comprise the Relief. The daily walk schedule is made by the RC or ARC and is dependent on the number of Sentinels who are proficient enough to guard the Tomb in front of the public. Generally, the Sentinel will do several walks back to back and then be done for the day. However, in extreme cases, Sentinels have been known to go back-to-back (every other walk) for the entire shift.