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Edward Brown
Tomb Position
Commander of the Relief, SentinelTomb Relief
2ndHighest Military Rank
E-5Tomb Dates
Nov 1969 - Jan 1971Society Membership
MemberHome City / State
Wallingford, CTCurrent City / State
Bluffton, SCUnits & Campaigns
Co.E (Honor Guard Co.) 1st.Bn.3rd.Inf. Ft. Myer,VA.Awards & Decorations
Tomb Guard Ident. BadgeExpert Infantryman Badge
Army Commendation Medal
National Defence Medal
Good Conduct Medal
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Did you know?
How does the guard rotation work? Is it an 8 hour shift?
Currently, the Tomb Guards work on a three Relief (team) rotation - 24 hours on, 24 hours off, 24 hours on, 24 hours off, 24 hours on, 96 hours off. However, over the years it has been different. The time off isn't exactly free time. It takes the average Sentinel 8 hours to prep their uniform for the next work day. Additionally, they have Physical Training, Tomb Guard training, and haircuts to complete before the next work day.