Joey L Spangler

Tomb Position

Assistant Relief Commander, Sentinel

Tomb Relief

3rd

Highest Military Rank

Sergeant

Tomb Dates

Sep 1979 - Apr 1981

Military Dates

Jan 1977 - Apr 1987

Society Membership

Lifetime Member

Home City / State

Wheaton, MD

Current City / State

Frederick, MD

Units & Campaigns

2nd (Casket) Platoon, Company C, 1st Battalion, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), Fort Myer, Arlington, Virginia
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Company E (Honor Guard), 1st Battalion, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), Fort Myer, Arlington, Virginia
VII Corps, ADP Service Center, DPI M111, Stuttgart, Germany
Data Processing Directorate, U.S. Army Management Systems Support Agency, Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia

Awards & Decorations

Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award)
Army Good Conduct Medal (3rd Award)
Army NCO Professional Development Ribbon w/ Numeral "2"
Army Service Ribbon
Army Overseas Service Ribbon
Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Identification Badge
Expert Infantryman Badge

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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.

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