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Mark L. Arnold
Tomb Position
Assistant Relief Commander, SentinelTomb Relief
2ndTomb Dates
Jul 1978 - Aug 1979Military Dates
May 2026 - May 2026Society Membership
Lifetime MemberHome City / State
Memphis, TNCurrent City / State
PADUCAH, KYTomb Reflections
Ask me.Units & Campaigns
Urgent Fury, Grenada, 1/75 Ranger BnMFO, Lebanon & Sinai
Central America, 7th SFG(A)
Desert Shield/ Desert Storm, 5th SFG(A)
OEF, Afghanistan 5th SFG(A,) 1st SF Command, JSOC
OIF, Iraq, USASOCOM, USSOCOM, JSOC
Awards & Decorations
Some medals make me very uncomfortable.. So I'll do this:CIB 2nd Award// Master Airborne wings- 3 combat jump stars// Master HALO/ HAHO wings/ Special Forces Tab/ Ranger Tab/ Master SF Diver/ Pathfinder Badge. Tomb Guard Badge, Presidential Service Badge, General Staff Badge, Purple Heart w 2 Silver OLCs (11 awards )
Numerous US, UN & Foreign National awards & decorations.
Support the Society
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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.
