Society Staff
Staff
Board of Directors
- Gavin McIlvenna, President
- Scott Sengenberger, Vice-President
- Lonny LeGrand, Secretary
- Larry W. Seaton, Treasurer / Historian
- Thomas W. Tudor, Past-President
- Jamie Goebel, Quartermaster
- Andrew Thomas, Director
- Jeffrey Stitzel, Director
- Matthew Woody, Director
- Ruth Robinson, Director
- SFC Chelsea Porterfield, Sergeant of the Guard
Staff
- Maria Diaz, Legal Counsel
- Charles Shacochis, Chaplain
Committee Contacts
- Membership - Scott Sengenberger
- Administrative Assistant - Lynn Giddings
- Education - Ruth Robinson
- Outreach Coordinator - John Ranum
- Quartermaster - Jamie Goebel
- Assistant Quartermaster - Dave Hathaway
- Tomb Guard Assistance - Matthew Woody
- Bereavement Director - Amy McIlvenna
- Public Affairs - Gavin McIlvenna
- Website - Pam Tish
Honorary Board of Directors
- Chief of Staff, United States Army
- Sergeant Major of the Army
- Commanding General, Military District of Washington
- Command Sergeant Major, Military District of Washington
- Commanding Officer, 3d US Infantry (The Old Guard)
- Regimental Sergeant Major, 3d Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)
- Sergeant of the Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- Superintendent, Arlington National Cemetery
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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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Did you know?
How many times will a Sentinel be on duty during the shift?
Each Relief has a 24 hour rotational work day. Ideally, four qualified Sentinels, one Relief Commander (RC), one Assistant Relief Commander (ARC), and several Sentinels in training comprise the Relief. The daily walk schedule is made by the RC or ARC and is dependent on the number of Sentinels who are proficient enough to guard the Tomb in front of the public. Generally, the Sentinel will do several walks back to back and then be done for the day. However, in extreme cases, Sentinels have been known to go back-to-back (every other walk) for the entire shift.
