Jonathan Murphy
Tomb Position
Platoon LeaderTomb Relief
hqHighest Military Rank
Lieutenant ColonelTomb Dates
May 2006 - Sep 2007Society Membership
Lifetime MemberUnits & Campaigns
1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault)3d United States Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)
3rd Special Forces Group
Special Forces Recruiting
Exchange Officer, United Kingdom
NATO Special Operations J-7 Director
Awards & Decorations
Bronze StarDefense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal w/3 OLC
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Army Commendation Medal w/2 OLC
Army Achievement Medal w/1 OLC
National Defense Service Medal
Afghanistan Campaign Medal w/1BS
Iraq Campaign Medal
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal w/1 OLC
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Army Service Ribbon
NATO Medal
Meritorious Unit Commendation
Army Superior Unit Award
Combat Infantryman Badge
Special Forces Tab
Ranger Tab
Master Parachutist Badge
Botswana Parachutist Badge
Canadian Parachutist Badge
German (Gold) Parachutist Badge
Air Assault Badge
Army Recruiter Badge
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Did you know?
How long does the Sentinel hesitate after the facing movement to begin the return walk? Is the rifle carried on the same shoulder all the time?
The Sentinel does not execute an about face, rather they stop on the 21st step, then turn and face the Tomb for 21 seconds. They then turn to face back down the mat, change the weapon to the outside shoulder, mentally count off 21 seconds, then step off for another 21 step walk down the mat. They face the Tomb at each end of the 21 step walk for 21 seconds. The Sentinel then repeats this over and over until the the Guard Change ceremony begins.
