Austin Manes

Tomb Position

Sentinel

Tomb Relief

3rd

Tomb Dates

Apr 2000 - Jun 2002

Military Dates

Aug 1998 - Aug 2002

Society Membership

Lifetime Member

Current City / State

San Francisco, 0

Contact Information

Units & Campaigns

B/1-3RD INFANTRY REGIMENT (TOG)
H/1-3RD INFANTRY REGIMENT (TOG)

Awards & Decorations

Army Commendation Medal
Army 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)

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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.

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