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Bart Womack
Tomb Position
Sergeant of the GuardTomb Relief
Highest Military Rank
Command Sergeant MajorTomb Dates
Oct 1986 - May 1988Military Dates
Oct 2025 - Oct 2025Society Membership
Lifetime MemberHome City / State
Columbus, OHCurrent City / State
Carnegie, PATomb Reflections
3rd Relief Commander October 86 - May 88Sergeant of the Guard June 91 - June 93
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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.
