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Thank you for visiting the online home of the Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. We hope you enjoy the site and learn more about the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (Tomb), and more importantly, why it’s the United States of America’s Most Sacred Shrine.
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In addition to regular submissions by our writing team, we encourage guest submissions by anyone for posting consideration. Please feel free to submit your entry here.
We look forward to sharing our passion for the Tomb, and all unknowns who not only sacrificed their lives but also their identities for the freedoms we enjoy.
Dann G. Druen and Benjamin Bell
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Latest News
January 20, 2021 – Save the Date!
Posted January 20, 2021 in CentennialThe Centennial commemoration for the Society is about the Tomb of the Unknown Solider, and not just the World War I Unknown Soldier. As such we have been developing programs that capture the entire...
Teaching the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier webinar - January 26, 2021
Posted January 19, 2021 in CentennialHistorians from Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) will be hosted by the National World War I Museum and Memorial on January 26, 2021 at 7:00pm where they will talk about the new educational module on...
"Journey Home" by SSG Sara Corry (TUSAB)
Posted January 17, 2021 in CentennialAs the Centennial of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier continues this year, we wanted again to share with you the work SSG Sara Corry of The United States Army Band "Pershing's Own" (TUSAB).We...
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The Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (SHGTUS) is able to provide our programs, events, assistance, scholarships, and services due to the generosity of its members, organizations, and individuals. SHGTUS does not receive institutional funding. Note: The Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a 501(c)(3) organization, so your contributions may be fully tax deductible.
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What is the process to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier?
Wreath laying ceremonies are conducted thousands of times each year by many organizations. If you are going soon, there is likely no availability for conducting this ceremony as the slots fill up at least six months in advance. Please visit arlingtoncemetery.mil for more detailed information and to request that honor if you are part of an organization planning a visit.
Wreaths are provided or arranged to be delivered by the public. All questions you may have about that ceremony can be answered on the ANC website or through the cemetery staff.
