Society Staff
Staff
Board of Directors
- Jeffery Stitzel, President
- Scott Sengenberger, Vice-President
- Timothy Gerard, Secretary
- Larry W. Seaton, Treasurer / Historian
- Lonny LeGrand, Jr., Past-President
- Carnell Nettles, Director
- Adam Nemon, Director
- Joseph Hull, Director
- Brian Gougler, Director
- Andrew Rath, Director
- SFC Andrew D Jay, Sergeant of the Guard
Staff
- Maria Diaz, Legal Counsel
- Charles Shacochis, Chaplain
Committee Contacts
- Membership Committee - Scott Sengenberger
- Administrative Assistant - Lynn Giddings
- Newsletter Editor - Jasmine Diaz
- Commemorative Committee - Joseph Hull
- TUS100 - Richard Azzaro
- National Salute Project - Richard Azzaro
- Journey Home Project - Richard Azzara
- Never Forget Garden Project - Richard Azzaro
- Co-Director Marilyn Wellen, American Rose Society
- TG100 - Not Identified
- TUS100 - Richard Azzaro
- Education Committee - Scott Sengenberger
- Outreach Coordinator - Cathy Lowe
- TUS Replica Coordinator - Herb Smith
- History Committee - Larry Seaton
- Public Affairs Committee - Not Identified
- Reunion Committee - Carnell Nettles
- Events Director - Not Identified
- Tomb Guard Assistance Program - Carnell Nettles
- TGAP Co-Chair - Brian Gougler
- Bereavement Director - Amy McIlvenna
- TGAP Co-Chair - Brian Gougler
- Quartermaster Committee- Dave Hathaway
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
Support the Society
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?
Has anyone ever tried to get past the Tomb guards, or attempted to deface the Tomb?
Yes, that is the reason why we now guard the Tomb. Back in the early 1920's, we didn't have guards and the Tomb looked much different. It was flat at ground level without the 70 ton marble 'cap'. People often came to the cemetery in those days and a few actually used the Tomb as a picnic area, likely because of the view. Soon after in 1925, they posted a civilian guard. In 1926, a US Army soldier was posted during cemetery hours. On July 1, 1937 guard duty was expanded to the 24 hour watch. Since then, the ceremony has evolved throughout the years to what you see today. Today, most of the challenges faced by the Sentinels are tourists who are speaking too loudly or attempting to get a better picture (by entering the post).
