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Brad Lawing
Tomb Position
SentinelTomb Relief
2ndHighest Military Rank
Lieutenant ColonelTomb Dates
Jun 1988 - Oct 1989Society Membership
Lifetime MemberHome City / State
Marion, NCCurrent City / State
Camden, SCTomb Reflections
The best moments were when there was no one there except you and the Unknowns. That is what it is was all about.Units & Campaigns
1st PLT, Co B, 3d IN RegimentTUS, Co E, 3d IN Regiment
Co B, 1/116th IN, 29th IN DIV
4th PLT, Trp E, 2 ACR Co H, 2
HHC, JRTC and HQ Fort Polk
HHC, 3d IN DIV
HHT, 3-7 CAV, 3d IN DIV
Trp B, 3-7 CAV, 3d IN DIV
Trp O, 3/16 CAV, USAAC
Trp N, 3/16 CAV, USAAC
HHC, 1 CAV DIV
JAMSD, ARCIC, TRADOC HQ
Awards & Decorations
Bronze Star MedalMeritorious Service Medal (w/3 OLC)
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Army Commendation Medal (w/2 OLC)
Army Achievement Medal (w/6 OLC)
Army Good Conduct Medal
National Defense Service Medal (w/1 BSS)
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Afghanistan Campaign Medal
Iraq Campaign Medal (w/3 BSS)
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Armed Forces Service Medal
Army Service Ribbon
Overseas Service Ribbon
Army Reserve Component Overseas Training Ribbon
United Nations Medal
NATO Medal
Joint Meritorious Unit Award
Army Meritorious Unit Award
Expert Infantryman Badge
Parachutist Badge
Air Assault Badge
Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Identification Badge
German Parachutist Badge
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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.
Learn More
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.
