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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
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.
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Did you know?
Is the rifle that the Sentinel carries loaded?
Tomb Guards carry fully functional M14 rifles. Given the current climate surrounding the relatively recent tragic events in Canada (attack upon the guard at the Canadian War Memorial), we will no longer be answering questions relating to specifics regarding current security and armament at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. We appreciate your understanding.
Rest assured, that the US Army has the post secured as it has been since we started guard duty at the shrine in 1926.
