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Stephen Shodeen
Tomb Position
Assistant Relief Commander, SentinelTomb Relief
3rdHighest Military Rank
Sergeant First ClassTomb Dates
Dec 1991 - Feb 1995Military Dates
Jun 1985 - Sep 2007Society Membership
MemberHome City / State
Fremont, CACurrent City / State
CATomb Reflections
The peaceful Sunrise or Sunset walks, alone with the Unknowns. Easter Sunrise service in the Memorial Amphitheater with my wife.Walking the cemetery on my days off, realizing how little I knew (and probably still know) about my Armys and countrys history. But knowing enough to run the circumference of the cemetery to get my papers.
Units & Campaigns
E-3-3 Ft. LeonardWood, MO- BCTD Battery, Ft. Sill, OK - 31V
483rd Transportation BN (USAR), Oakland Army Base, Oakland , Ca
A Co. 1/38th Inf. Ft. Benning, Ga.- 11B
3rd US Inf. (TOG) Ft. Myer, Va.
- A Co. CNC Guard, caskets Ft. McNair, D.C.
- E Co. Honor Guard
-USADT / TUS - 3rd Relief
Sacramento Recruiting BN, Sacramento, Ca
Richmond RS / Alameda RS / Livermore RS
1/363/3BDE (91st) TS, Camp Parks RFTA , Ca
6399th RTU (BCST), Camp Parks RFTA, Ca
Awards & Decorations
Meritorious Service Medal (w/1 bronze OLC)Army Commendation Medal (w/1 bronze OLC)
Army Achievement Medal
Army Good Conduct Medal
National Defense Service Medal
NCO Professional Development Ribbon
Army Service Ribbon
Expert Infantryman Badge
Air Assault Badge
Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Identification Badge
Army Recruiter Badge (Gold)
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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.