The gun inspections are always funny to me because even though I know they’re glancing at different things every-time besides the glove swipes it all looks redundant.
It's not a female sentinel's last walk, it's a sentinel's last walk. This isn't even my culture and I still see how disrespectful that title is. If they have to pass the same tests and abide by the same standards, they are no different. Hopefully at least in that position, they have to face the same standards.
Notice all the marks on the ground indicating this has been done exactly this way thousands of times before, the dedication and prowess of these people is inhuman
In the eyes of us who wear the uniform and stand to protect. There are no “male” or “female” sentinels. There are only Sentinels that stand and protect the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers. Period.
With no disrespect, but i think if we can all treat the livings with a tenth of the respect shown for fallen men and women, there will be less fallen...
I am a retired Marine officer and the father of six daughters. I can only imagine the pride her father felt while watching this. It is so beautiful it brings me to tears and she isn’t even my daughter. What a profound honor.
I served in the guard in 1967. I’m now 77 years old. This young lady will carry the pride of serving for the rest of her life. After 56 years I still get together with my fellow guardsmen.
So for those who don't know the concept of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, it is not just a US thing. It is dedicated to the services of not just an unknown soldier but to all soldiers who have sacrificed their lives for war, and several countries have these for different wars like Argentina for their war for independence or Russia for the Soviet soldiers killed during WWII. In the case of the US, it's for WWI, WWII, Korean War, and previously Vietnam War (the Vietnam remains were identified). Each time an unknown is sent to Arlington, the president presides over their funerals, awarding them the Medal of Honor
The Unknown Soldier: No more or less deserving than another fallen hero, but is the most honoured, respected, and guarded individual to have ever lived.
The tomb of the unknown and those who stand watch over it are one of the best things our military has. Says, to me, that even though you are unknown now, by friends, family, or comrades, you will still not be forgotten and instead always watched over.
For the people wondering about the rifle: No, the M14 rifles used by the Old Guard (3rd Infantry Regiment) are NOT loaded with live rounds. Before inspection, each rifle is meticulously dis-assembled, cleaned, and properly re-assembled and polished to remove any rust, debris or markings on the rifle
he really inspected that gun from every possible angle huh
The gun inspections are always funny to me because even though I know they’re glancing at different things every-time besides the glove swipes it all looks redundant.
It's not a female sentinel's last walk, it's a sentinel's last walk. This isn't even my culture and I still see how disrespectful that title is. If they have to pass the same tests and abide by the same standards, they are no different. Hopefully at least in that position, they have to face the same standards.
Notice all the marks on the ground indicating this has been done exactly this way thousands of times before, the dedication and prowess of these people is inhuman
In the eyes of us who wear the uniform and stand to protect. There are no “male” or “female” sentinels. There are only Sentinels that stand and protect the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers. Period.
With no disrespect, but i think if we can all treat the livings with a tenth of the respect shown for fallen men and women, there will be less fallen...
I am a retired Marine officer and the father of six daughters. I can only imagine the pride her father felt while watching this. It is so beautiful it brings me to tears and she isn’t even my daughter. What a profound honor.
When you think how these unknown soldiers are honored everyday 365 days a year for the past 72 years, it almost makes you cry.
Fun fact: The sentinels are not supposed to wear ranking badges to disrespect the unknown soldiers so they don’t outrank them.
When animators don’t know how to make a walk animation without foot sliding:
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I served in the guard in 1967. I’m now 77 years old. This young lady will carry the pride of serving for the rest of her life. After 56 years I still get together with my fellow guardsmen.
So for those who don't know the concept of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, it is not just a US thing. It is dedicated to the services of not just an unknown soldier but to all soldiers who have sacrificed their lives for war, and several countries have these for different wars like Argentina for their war for independence or Russia for the Soviet soldiers killed during WWII. In the case of the US, it's for WWI, WWII, Korean War, and previously Vietnam War (the Vietnam remains were identified). Each time an unknown is sent to Arlington, the president presides over their funerals, awarding them the Medal of Honor
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The Unknown Soldier: No more or less deserving than another fallen hero, but is the most honoured, respected, and guarded individual to have ever lived.
The tomb of the unknown and those who stand watch over it are one of the best things our military has. Says, to me, that even though you are unknown now, by friends, family, or comrades, you will still not be forgotten and instead always watched over.
This comment was edited due to my poor choice of wording and because some people are real snowflakes who can't help but reply
For the people wondering about the rifle: No, the M14 rifles used by the Old Guard (3rd Infantry Regiment) are NOT loaded with live rounds. Before inspection, each rifle is meticulously dis-assembled, cleaned, and properly re-assembled and polished to remove any rust, debris or markings on the rifle
I hope everyone watching this gets an idea of the dedication we who have served feel for respected services . It’s’ an honor to serve .