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Robert Neidlinger
Tomb Position
Assistant Relief Commander, Commander of the ReliefTomb Relief
2ndHighest Military Rank
SergeantTomb Dates
May 1988 - Mar 1989Society Membership
MemberHome City / State
San Antonio, TXCurrent City / State
Bowling Green, KYUnits & Campaigns
1st Battalion (Ranger), 75th InfantryPathfinder Co, 101st Aviation Bn
E Co, 3rd U.S. Infantry (The Old Guard)
4/43rd Air Defense Artillery, Geissen Germany
Awards & Decorations
Tomb Guard Identification BadgePathfinder Badge
Basic Airborne Badge
Air Assault 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.
