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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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Learn More
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.
