Day of Honor 2023
On September 2, 2023, members of the Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier participated in the 28th annual Day of Honor at the Chief Plenty Coups State Park in Pryor, Montana. The annual Day of Honor is a celebration of the Chief's life and legacy, which has ties to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on November 11, 1921, when Chief Plenty Coups was selected to represent all Native American Tribes during the interment ceremony for the World War I Unknown Soldier. During the...
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Commemorative Committee Support
Posted January 17, 2023 in Society SpotlightAll, the Commemorative Committee is seeking volunteers to assist with events across the US on key dates in the history of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Some of these are simple flower ceremonies,...
World War I History Podcast Released
Posted November 6, 2022 in Society SpotlightPlease take a moment and check out this podcast from the MacArthur Memorial where they talked with former 1st Relief Commander and Society President Gavin McIlvenna (1997-98) about the World War I...
Special Art Honors Crow Nation
Posted October 2, 2022 in Society SpotlightAs the 27th Day of Honor approached the Society wanted to present something special to the members of the Chief Plenty Coup Honor Guard and the Crow Nation to mark their participation in the...
Society Members visit Montana
Posted October 2, 2022 in Society SpotlightAs the Society approached the Centennial of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (TUS100), we viewed the Centennial as an opportunity to unite the country around love of country by reuniting America with...
Breaking Ground: America’s First Black Tomb Guard
Posted August 15, 2022 in Society SpotlightSociety Legacy Member, Phil Garrison recently told us that his documentary short, “Breaking Ground: America’s First Black Tomb Guard” has been officially accepted to a second film festival! The...
The Impact of 12 Minutes
Posted July 13, 2022 in Society Spotlightby SFC (Ret) Chelsea Porterfield (2020-21) The Impact of 12 Minutes It’s 7:20am on the 29 th of September 2021, SPC Torres is quietly standing at attention in the mirrors, she has natural command...
Update from the President
Posted July 8, 2022 in Society SpotlightHello fellow Tomb Guards and Society Members. I hope this newsletter finds you well and in great spirits. Summer is upon us, and the weather everywhere is getting warmer each day. I hope everyone...
Tomb Guard Myth Series #2 Released
Posted June 22, 2022 in Society SpotlightTomb Guards have extensive knowledge of the history behind the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. Over the years we have found that there are many myths surrounding this...
“In Valor There is Hope”
Posted May 16, 2022 in Society SpotlightOn May 11, 2022 SFC (Ret) Chelsea Porterfield (2020-21) was the key note speaker during the Federal Protective Service annual wreath ceremony during National Police Week in Washington DC. As a...
Tomb Guard Identification Badge Ceremony
Posted May 16, 2022 in Society SpotlightOn 19 May 2022 at 1030, there will be an award ceremony to present the Tomb Guard Identification Badge (TGIB) to the following new Sentinels: Sergeant Jacob Sprosty (TGIB #697) Sergeant Kamille...
Tomb Guard Myth Series
Posted May 9, 2022 in Society SpotlightThe Society has launched a new video campaign addressing the many myths and questions Tomb Guards hear. Please check out Tomb Guard Myth Series #1...
Pilgrimage to France
Posted April 12, 2022 in Society SpotlightThe Pilgrimage to France to commemorate the Centennial Anniversary of the World War I Unknown was a plan long in the making, but well planned and constructed by many hands indeed. Although it took...
New Committee Formed
Posted January 31, 2022 in Society SpotlightThe Board of Directors has approved the creation of the Commemorative Committee within the Society. Commemorative Committee will coordinate with organizations that have ties to the Tomb of the...
2021 Reunion Wrap-Up
Posted January 2, 2022 in Society SpotlightWe have just completed our largest, most complicated Reunion and from the feedback I’ve received so far, it appears that we have a success story to tell. I think that those people who attended will...
2022-23 Board of Directors
Posted January 1, 2022 in Society SpotlightThank you to everyone who took the time to vote on the most recent Board of Directors ballot. This year there was a significant increase in members who stepped up and put their name in the hat for...
From the President-Elect
Posted January 1, 2022 in Society SpotlightHello to all our fine SHGTUS members. I’d like to start off by thanking everyone who had the chance to attend the Reunion this year. What a great time we all had, right? Its success is due to each...
From the President
Posted December 31, 2021 in Society SpotlightI remember five years ago after the reunion waking up at the Cosby River house where we had been staying and looking out over foggy Belmont Bay thinking about how my term as President was not...
TUS100 Update - October 30, 2021
Posted October 30, 2021 in Society SpotlightAll, thank you for your patience as the Society conducted official ceremonies in France to commemorate the Centennial of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Please see the UPDATE along with information...
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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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Is the rifle that the Sentinel carries loaded?
Tomb Guards carry fully functional M14 rifles. Given the current climate surrounding the relatively recent tragic events in Canada (attack upon the guard at the Canadian War Memorial), we will no longer be answering questions relating to specifics regarding current security and armament at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. We appreciate your understanding.
Rest assured, that the US Army has the post secured as it has been since we started guard duty at the shrine in 1926.
