Craig B. Smith

Tomb Position

Commander of the Relief, Sentinel

Tomb Relief

2nd

Highest Military Rank

Seargent

Tomb Dates

Sep 1973 - Sep 1974

Society Membership

Lifetime Member

Home City / State

Muskegon, MI

Current City / State

Muskegon, MI

Tomb Reflections

Second Relief was the best and most respected relief. We had several challenges on site during the May riots of 1972 in Washington DC. To this day when its mentioned that I was a proud member of the Tomb Guard you receive many questions and a high level of respect. I'm extremely proud to have been a member of what is still today an extremely elite group of the Army's Best.

Awards & Decorations

Several

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Did you know?

How many times will a Sentinel be on duty during the shift?

Each Relief has a 24 hour rotational work day. Ideally, four qualified Sentinels, one Relief Commander (RC), one Assistant Relief Commander (ARC), and several Sentinels in training comprise the Relief. The daily walk schedule is made by the RC or ARC and is dependent on the number of Sentinels who are proficient enough to guard the Tomb in front of the public. Generally, the Sentinel will do several walks back to back and then be done for the day. However, in extreme cases, Sentinels have been known to go back-to-back (every other walk) for the entire shift.

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