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Brian Gougler
Tomb Position
Assistant Relief Commander, Sentinel, Sergeant of the GuardTomb Relief
hqHighest Military Rank
Master SergeantTomb Dates
Aug 2011 - May 2013Military Dates
Apr 2009 - Oct 2025Society Membership
Lifetime MemberHome City / State
Midlothian, TXCurrent City / State
Alexandria, VATomb Reflections
Sentinel 2011-2013Sergeant of the Guard 2022-2023
Units & Campaigns
3d United States Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) 2011-2013, 2021-2025101st Airborne (2009-2011)
Military District of Washington (2013-2015)
3RD Infantry Division (2015-2017)
Fort Stewart NCO Academy (2017-2019)
4th Security Forces Assistance Brigade (2019-2021)
Awards & Decorations
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Identification Badge (TGIB)Combat Infantry Badge
Expert Infantry Badge
Marksmanship Qualification Badge-Expert
Army Instructor Basic
Meritorious Service Medal
Army Commendation Medal (9th Award)
Army Achievement Medal (4th Award)
Army Good Conduct Medal (4th award)
National Defense Service Medal
NATO Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Afghanistan Campaign Medal w/ Campaign Star
Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (4th award)
Overseas Service Ribbon
Army Service Ribbon
Meritorious Unit Commendation
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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.
