Missing In Action
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Foundation John Hamre, Neale Cosby, Richard Azzaro, and Mick Kicklighter Dear Colleagues, This article is being forwarded to capture the work of Joe Neubeiser, Joe Griffies, and Richard Azzaro. This article was inspired by a woman who assisted us in finding the grave of Chaplain Father Duff, who escorted the remains of the World War I Unknown from France in 1921. How we met her kind and generous assistance would in itself justify our telling you about her. But there...
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America's Appreciation
Posted October 14, 2025America’s Appreciation Benjamin Bell (2001-2004) Veteran’s Day I wear a lanyard at work. It says “US ARMY,” and I’ve adorned it with accouterments. There are two pins commemorating certifications...
The Ship in the Desert
Posted October 14, 2025The Ship in the Desert Larry Seaton, SHGTUS Historian 14th Tomb Guard Reunion We are all familiar with the connection between the USS Olympia and the WWI Unknown Soldier. The Unknown Soldier’s...
A Journey to The Wall
Posted October 14, 2025Lowell Tonips’ Journey Lowell in front of The Wall From a simple call to Southwest Reservations to fly himself to Washington D.C. to visit The Wall and see the names of friends and family lost in...
Honoring the Unknowns
Posted October 14, 2025Honoring the Unknowns Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier This article has been written for the American Gold Star Mothers, which will be featured on their members’ quarterly...
Never Forget Cockade
Posted October 14, 2025Never Forget Cockade Robert Loftur-Thun, SHGTUS and American Legion Paris Post Member Presented at Foch & Pershing Celebration On the evening of February 3, 2025, there was the Foch & Pershing...
Appreciation from the Community
Posted October 14, 2025Appreciation from the Community Alexa Fish Ward I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation to you for giving me the opportunity to be a part of the Flowers of Remembrance Day at the Tomb of...
30th Day of Honor 2025
Posted October 14, 2025On August 30, 2025, members of the Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, participated in the 30 th annual Day of Honor at the Chief Plenty Coups State Park in Pryor, Montana. The...
30th Day of Honor 2025
Posted October 14, 2025On August 30, 2025, members of the Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, participated in the 30 th annual Day of Honor at the Chief Plenty Coups State Park in Pryor, Montana. The...
Never Forget Garden in France
Posted October 14, 2025A Breton Town Council Honors American Liberators Gouesnou, Brittany - France - Eighty-one years ago, in the hedgerow country north of Brest, more than 200 young American soldiers gave their lives to...
Never Forget Garden in France
Posted October 14, 2025A Breton Town Council Honors American Liberators Gouesnou, Brittany - France - Eighty-one years ago, in the hedgerow country north of Brest, more than 200 young American soldiers gave their lives to...
The Society's Education Mission
Posted October 14, 2025The Society’s Education Mission Scott J. Sengenberger, Education Chair (2000-2002) The Society received eight scholarship applications this year. Freedom Scholarship – Two (2) Applications Neale...
With the Hand of God He Will Be Delivered Home
Posted October 27, 2024 in Special ReportBy J. R. Neubeiser Technical Editor: Richard Azzaro Military Advisor: SGM (Retired) Gavin McIIvenna, USA Historian: Kara Newcomer Pictured: “White Niphetos roses by Williams Anderson on Artnet”....
Dave Rappaport Speech from Reunion 2023
Posted November 6, 2023 in Special ReportSpeech presented to the 2023 Gathering of Tomb Guards Banquet for the Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on November 4, 2023. Dear Honored dinner guests, It is indeed an honor...
Winter Rose Protection for Niphetos in your Never Forget Garden
Posted October 2, 2023 in Centennial{!{rs}!}**Article republished from the White Rose Journal: The Never Forget Garden Project. To find out more visit HERE** Follow these 10 tips, so your winter tender Niphetos will thrive every...
9/11 Ceremony - Paris 16EME
Posted September 27, 2023The History of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in 26 paintings by artist Dave Rappaport going on exhibit in France (three locations). Presented by the Military Women's Memorial and the Society of...
Key Dates in the history of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Posted September 24, 2023 in Special ReportWorld War I Unknown Soldier (Tomb of the Unknown Soldier) December 21, 1920 – Congressman Hamilton Fish III (R-NY) introduces legislation for the return of an Unknown American and his burial in...
Day of Honor 2023
Posted September 11, 2023 in Society SpotlightOn 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...
THE ‘NEVER FORGET’ ROSE IS HERE!
Posted June 24, 2023Today we have the privilege and honor to announce the availability of the “NEVER FORGET” rose, dedicated to the Centennial of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, from Fabien and Florence Ducher of...
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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.
