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The final article written by former Vietnam Marine J.R. Neubeiser, covering the 1984 mission to bring home the Vietnam Marine by elements of the US Navy and US Marine Corps can be found HERE You can find the first two articles by visiting: (1921) With the Hand of God (1958) Standing the Watch...
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September 15, 2021 – TUS100 Update
Posted September 15, 2021 in CentennialThe updated TUS100 Events by the Society and our partners can be found...
Updated List of Events - September 9, 2021
Posted September 9, 2021 in CentennialTUS100 List of Events as of 090921View the updated list...
TUS100 Update - September 3, 2021
Posted September 3, 2021 in CentennialNew update on events surrounding TUS100. Here is the link: TUS100 Update September 3...
The Centennial Flag Project
Posted August 15, 2021 in CentennialFollow along as a special US flag travels in the century old footsteps of the World War I Unknown Soldier. Learn about the project by visiting...
Standing the Watch Alone - Part 4
Posted June 27, 2021 in Society SpotlightTurning Home – Part 4 With the ceremony complete on the Canberra, the Boston turned north-west and set a course for the Norfolk Naval Base. The Blandy pulled along the port side of Canberra and began...
Standing the Watch Alone - Part 3
Posted June 27, 2021 in Society SpotlightThe Rendezvous – Part 3 The USSBoston (CA-69) was launched in August 1942 as a heavy cruiser of the Baltimore class. In January 1952 the Boston was reconfigured and reclassified as a guided missile...
Standing the Watch Alone - Part 2
Posted June 27, 2021 in Society SpotlightEpinal – Part 2 Planning for the selection of the Trans-Atlantic Unknown candidate was started by US Army Communications Zone Europe (COMZEUR) in late 1957, prior to involvement of Quartermaster...
Standing the Watch Alone - Part 1
Posted June 27, 2021 in Society Spotlight“When most people think about the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, they think of the United States Army. Most are unaware that every time the Unknown Soldier was brought home to the United States...
June 26, 2021 – TUS100 Update
Posted June 26, 2021 in CentennialUpdate for the end of June highlighting new event calendar, and Centennial Tidbits #37 and #38. Download the update...
White Rose Bouquet of the Centennial
Posted June 24, 2021 in CentennialIn keeping with Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Circular Letter #4, planners for all Centennial floral tributes are encouraged to use White Roses in wreaths and floral...
June 7, 2021 - TUS100 Update
Posted June 7, 2021 in CentennialDid you know? The Society is partnered with Arlington National Cemetery and proposed to the public flower ceremony to them back in 2018? See the latest update for more...
With the Hand of God He Will Be Delivered Home
Posted May 15, 2021 in Special ReportThe words of George M. Cohan’s popular song were being repeated by Americans in cinemas, corner bars and even churches. People decorated their streets, buildings and homes with red, white and blue...
Standing the Watch Alone
Posted May 15, 2021 in Society SpotlightOver the past few months the Centennial Committee has been working on the next edition to the stories behind the transportation of the Unknown Soldiers to the United States mainland. The first...
List of 2021 TUS100 Events
Posted May 15, 2021 in CentennialThe following events are being planned by the Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (SHGTUS) in connection with various non-governmental, governmental, and non-profit organizations...
April 16, 2021 - Centennial Tidbit #26 Released
Posted April 16, 2021 in CentennialSince our last update we have released new tidbit spotlighting on the answer to the question “What does the Tomb of the Unknow Soldier mean to you?” and “What does the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier...
TUS100 Update – April 14, 2021
Posted April 14, 2021 in CentennialCheck out the latest UPDATE on TUS100 as well as the release of Centennial Tidbit #25 - Special Drummers of The United States Army Band, Part...
March 23, 2021 – TUS100 Update
Posted March 23, 2021 in CentennialDid you know? On March 24, 1926 the Secretary of War issued orders to the Commanding General of the Military District of Washington to the "Establishment of an Armed Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown...
Centennial Tidbit Spotlight - "Why is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier important?"
Posted March 22, 2021 in Special ReportThe Centennial Committee recently asked a question about "Why is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier important?" Not only to the individual, but to what it means to our nation. In this video we share the...
March 15, 2021 – Centennial Tidbit #21 Released
Posted March 15, 2021 in CentennialThe Centennial Committee has hit a milestone with the release of Centennial Tidbit #21 - Spotlight on Twenty-One Steps.In this second short "spotlight" you will see the first reactions from a mother...
March 13, 2021 – Centennial Tidbit #20 Released
Posted March 14, 2021 in CentennialCentennial Tidbit #20 has been released and it highlights retired USAF Master Sergeant Jari Villanueva with Taps for Veterans, and the bugler for the internment ceremonies on November 11, 1921...
March 2, 2021 – Centennial Tidbit #18 Released
Posted March 2, 2021 in CentennialThe Centennial Committee is happy to release #18 of our tidbits leading up to #TUS100. This two-part episode returns to the USS Olympia and her operational history after the Battle of Manila Bay....
February 26, 2021 – Centennial Tidbit #17 Released
Posted February 26, 2021 in CentennialThe Centennial Committee is happy to release #17 of our tidbits leading up to #TUS100. This two-part episode returns to the USS Olympia and her role in the Battle of Manila Bay. The second part will...
February 22, 2021 – Centennial Tidbit #16 Released
Posted February 22, 2021 in CentennialCentennial Tidbit #16 - Author Philip Bigler has been released. You can find more information...
2021 Veterans Day Poster Competition
Posted February 18, 2021 in CentennialThe Veterans Affairs is hosting a contest for the design of the 2021 National Veterans Day Poster for November 11, 2021. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is the theme and instructions on how to...
American Rose Society President Article
Posted February 15, 2021 in CentennialThe Society has been working hand-in-hand with the American Rose Society for the past few years regarding the Never Forget Garden and identification of the rose used in October 1921 by Sergeant...
February 1, 2021 – Centennial Tidbit #15 Released
Posted February 1, 2021 in CentennialThe Centennial Committee is happy to release #15 of our tidbits leading up to #TUS100. This episode focuses on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Replica by the Exchange Club of Rome (GA). More...
January 26, 2021 – Save the Date: Never Forget Garden Dedication
Posted January 26, 2021 in CentennialThe American Rose Society has announced that they will be dedicating the Dave & Sandy Long ‘Never Forget Garden’ at America’s Rose Garden at the American Rose Center in Shreveport, Louisiana....
January 23, 2021 – Centennial Tidbit #14 Released
Posted January 23, 2021 in CentennialCentennial Tidbit #14 (The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own”) has been released onto our YouTube channel. In this last episode we will be talking with members of Pershing's Own about what its...
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...
January 10, 2021 – New Year Update and Call to Historians
Posted January 10, 2021 in CentennialPlease see the press release on our new website and a call to historians. View press release here: January 10, 2021 – New Year Update and Call to...
December 26, 2020 - Centennial Tidbit #12 and #13 (TUSAB) Released
Posted December 26, 2020 in CentennialPlease see the press release on the release of new Centennial Tidbits. View press release here: December 26, 2020 - Centennial Tidbit #12 and #13 (TUSAB)...
November 20, 2020 – Centennial Tidbit #10 (USS Olympia) & #11 (National Salute from Oregon) Released
Posted November 20, 2020 in CentennialPlease see the press release on the release of new Centennial Tidbits. View press release here: November 20, 2020 – Centennial Tidbit #10 (USS Olympia) & #11 (National Salute from Oregon)...
November 12, 2020 – Centennial Tidbit #7 (DAR), #8 (USS Olympia Marines Part 1), #9 (Olympia Marines Part2) Released
Posted November 12, 2020 in CentennialPlease see the press release on the release of new Centennial Tidbits. View press release here: November 12, 2020 – Centennial Tidbit #7 (DAR), #8 (USS Olympia Marines Part 1), #9 (Olympia Marines...
November 11, 2020 – French Embassy send message for Veterans Day
Posted November 11, 2020 in CentennialNovember 11, 2020 – French Embassy sends a message for Veterans Day The French Embassy in Washington DC has helped the Society dive into the history behind the medals presented in October and...
November 5, 2020 – TAPS FOR VETERANS joins the National Salute
Posted November 5, 2020 in CentennialPlease see the press release on the Veterans for Taps joining TUS100 efforts. View press release here: November 5, 2020 – TAPS FOR VETERANS joins the National...
November 1, 2020 – Centennial Tidbit #4 (American Rose Garden), #5 (Maryhill Museum), and #6 (St. Paul’s) Released
Posted November 1, 2020 in CentennialPlease see the press release on the release of new Centennial Tidbits. View press release here: November 1, 2020 – Centennial Tidbit #4 (American Rose Garden), #5 (Maryhill Museum), and #6 (St....
October 2020 – Bells of Peace Phone Application
Posted October 27, 2020 in CentennialVeterans Day and the National Salute are just around the corner. The United States Foundation for the Commemoration of the World Wars (formerly the World War I Centennial Commission) partnered with...
October 2020 – National Salute Events
Posted October 22, 2020 in CentennialWe are getting word from all corners of the United States about different National Salute events being created in your communities. With the local and national restrictions of COVID some people are...
Centennial Tidbit #3 Released
Posted October 15, 2020 in CentennialA “spotlight” video interview in our Centennial Tidbit series has been released and we want to thank Jerry Frazier and the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church for taking the time to show us their Never...
National Moment of Silence
Posted January 14, 2016 in CentennialBy Gavin McIlvenna, Centennial Committee Chairman On November 11th, members of the SHGTUS Centennial Committee facilitated the inaugural National Moment of Silence (NMS) project in five states across...
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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.
