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Frank Lauer
Tomb Position
Assistant Relief Commander, SentinelTomb Relief
2ndHighest Military Rank
SGMTomb Dates
Jan 1991 - Aug 1993Military Dates
Feb 1989 - Jul 2014Society Membership
Lifetime MemberHome City / State
Ft. Worth, TXCurrent City / State
Vicenza, Italy, TXUnits & Campaigns
149th Aviation Regt TXARNG, Dallas Army AirfieldA Co, 3rd IN Regt (TOG) Ft. Myer, VA
E Co, 3rd IN Regt (TOG) Ft. Myer, VA
HHC, 3rd IN Regt (TOG) Ft. Myer, Va
B Co, 3 Bn, 325th ABCT Vicenza, Italy
B Co, 1st Bn, 508th ABCT Vicenza, Italy
JRTC, TF1 Ft. Polk, LA
B Co, 1st Bn, 508th ABN, 173rd ABN BDE (OIF-1) Vicenza, Italy
HHC, 1st Bn, 508th ABN, 173rd ABN BDE (OEF-6) Vicenza, Italy
HHC, 1st Bn, 503rd ABN, 173rd ABN BDE Vicenza, Italy
F Co, 1st Bn, 61st IN, 165th IN BDE Ft. Jackson, SC
G-3 Southern European Task Force Vicenza, Italy
G-3 United States Army Africa Vicenza, Italy
Awards & Decorations
TUSIDBAD #369Ranger Tab
Combat Infantrymans Badge
Expert Infantrymans Badge
Master Parachutists Wings with Bronze Service Star
Pathfinder
Aircraft Crewmans badge
Air Assault wings
Order of St. Maurice
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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.
