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Chuck Austin
Tomb Position
Commander of the Relief, SentinelTomb Relief
2ndHighest Military Rank
Sgt/E-5Tomb Dates
Aug 1975 - Apr 1977Military Dates
Jul 1973 - Mar 1979Society Membership
Lifetime MemberHome City / State
Campbell, CACurrent City / State
Buckeye, AZContact Information
Units & Campaigns
CDEC, Fort Hunter Liggett, Jolon, CA (attached to 7th Inf Division, Fort Ord, CA)CO A, 3rd US Infantry Division, TOG, Fort McNair, Wash, DC
CO E, 3rd US Infantry Division, TOG, Fort Myer, VA
USAREC, Los Angeles District Recruiting Command, Glendale Recruiting Station, CA
Awards & Decorations
Tomb Guard Identification BadgeNational Defense Service Medal
Good Conduct Medal
US Army Recruiter Badge
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Did you know?
How long does the Sentinel hesitate after the facing movement to begin the return walk? Is the rifle carried on the same shoulder all the time?
The Sentinel does not execute an about face, rather they stop on the 21st step, then turn and face the Tomb for 21 seconds. They then turn to face back down the mat, change the weapon to the outside shoulder, mentally count off 21 seconds, then step off for another 21 step walk down the mat. They face the Tomb at each end of the 21 step walk for 21 seconds. The Sentinel then repeats this over and over until the the Guard Change ceremony begins.