Chuck Austin

Tomb Position

Commander of the Relief, Sentinel

Tomb Relief

2nd

Highest Military Rank

Sgt/E-5

Tomb Dates

Aug 1975 - Apr 1977

Military Dates

Jul 1973 - Mar 1979

Society Membership

Lifetime Member

Home City / State

Campbell, CA

Current City / State

Buckeye, AZ

Contact Information

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Units & Campaigns

CDEC, Fort Hunter Liggett, Jolon, CA (attached to 7th Inf Division, Fort Ord, CA)
Company A, 3d United States Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), Fort McNair, Wash, DC
Company E (Honor Guard), 3d United States Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), Fort Myer, VA
United States Army Recruiting Command, Los Angeles District Recruiting Command, Glendale Recruiting Station, CA

Awards & Decorations

Army Good Conduct Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Army Service Ribbon
Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Identification Badge
Army Recruiter Badge

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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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