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Jake J Eckhart
Tomb Position
Assistant Relief Commander, SentinelTomb Relief
2ndHighest Military Rank
CorporalTomb Dates
Aug 1994 - Apr 1997Military Dates
May 1993 - May 2001Society Membership
Founding FatherHome City / State
Bristol, WICurrent City / State
Bristol, WITomb Reflections
The best time in my life. Met some of the best friends I've ever had.Units & Campaigns
3rd Inf Reg C Company3rd Inf Reg E Company
2nd Battalion 127th Inf A Company
Awards & Decorations
Parachute BadgeAir Assault Badge
Tomb Guard Identification Badge
Army Service Ribbon
National Defense Ribbon
AAM-1,2,3
ARCM-1,2
Wain Wright Medal-2
Army Lapel Button
Good Conduct Medal-2
Rifle M16 Expert
Support the Society
The Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (SHGTUS) is able to provide our programs, events, assistance, scholarships, and services due to the generosity of its members, organizations, and individuals. SHGTUS does not receive institutional funding. Note: The Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a 501(c)(3) organization, so your contributions may be fully tax deductible.
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Did you know?
Is the rifle that the Sentinel carries loaded?
Tomb Guards carry fully functional M14 rifles. Given the current climate surrounding the relatively recent tragic events in Canada (attack upon the guard at the Canadian War Memorial), we will no longer be answering questions relating to specifics regarding current security and armament at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. We appreciate your understanding.
Rest assured, that the US Army has the post secured as it has been since we started guard duty at the shrine in 1926.
