Tribal People React to the CHANGING OF THE GUARD, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier,USA 

I think it points to the fact no matter your culture, ideology or faith, there are certain things we share at the deepest level. Without the slightest bit of context at any of these ceremonies held around the world, you would simply just get it

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I agree. I like these two. Very thoughtful and well spoken. 🙏

Former acting defense secretary Christopher Miller is an Army veteran and did a tour in this guard.

I did not know this. Thank you for your explanation.

Hi there! I'm a former Tomb Sentinel. I was part of the Old Guard Honor Guard company, 2nd platoon. We were the presidential casket bearers. I went to the Tomb which is a specialty platoon. You're 99% correct on this. We NCOs wore rank, just not the Sentinels during their walks. Good to see someone know these small facts! Cheers!

@@groundpounder0541 The Sgt only wears the three chevrons, regardless of his actual rank correct?

@phoenixrising4573 nope, staff Sergeant wears 3 stripes and a rocker, Sergeant first class has two rockers, but you'll rarely see an SFC on the plaza outside of a high vis wreath ceremony.

Exactly. And I love the way that show respect by saluting everyone in the tomb, regardless of what their rent may have been.

Indeed and and it's the only badge in the military that can get removed you can be removed from that position and get that taken away and I couldn't even imagine how dishonorable that would be to have them coming cut that patch off of your uniform do you work so hard for those guys work incredibly hard you have no idea like what 26 or 33 pages of of knowledge they have to be able to recite holy cow I couldn't even tell you what I read 10 minutes ago you know what I'm saying😂 I could but I ain't telling you verbatim. In its specific so they have to tell verbatim 20-something on pages of knowledge plus be the most spotless Soldier you've ever seen in your life spotless record they have to be recommended it's a crazy this success versus failure rate is up there and on par with special forces but I actually think it's a higher dropout rate because of the acquired knowledge you need to possess. Correct me if I'm wrong but they don't just guard the tomb they they're in charge of the whole of Arlington National Cemetery and just because they're not on duty guarding the tomb doesn't mean they're not doing other ceremonial things in the cemetery. I think there's a movie I forget what it's called the movie title I am blanking out on but James Caan James Earl Jones and was it the stone garden? I know it's not Monuments Man cuz that's a whole different thing that job WWII chasing Nazi stolen goods that's good to you imagine being a basically Professor or work in a museum and then they got you chasing down stolen stuff in a warzone😂 a bookworm in a war zone that would be scary I mean is scary as all get up. But holy cow so my book those guys are brave as all get-out and being proper soil types trying to find stolen art Treasures such. I hope family Memorial day goes out to the National cemeteries here we got two of them one in the City Fort Snelling in one up north we dropped flags that ever had Stone we don't drop them we planted next to the gravestone wintertime go out there with a shovel and clear it out and put a wreath as a family. Right now though Boulevard sidewalk right out front every house is got a flag out in front all the way down the road miles and miles. I think it's a wonderful thing wouldn't be able to talk into this cell phone if wasn't for them heck we'd all be under a dictatorship everybody worldwide if it wasn't for all of our soldiers. So whatever freedoms you have that's who you think. Because they didn't let fear overwhelm them they handled it in that is so brave and so admirable. But on another note I just wish we could agree to disagree or just get along. But I really the differences globally are so minuscule and still Petty that they don't even matter. But anywho peace and love

And one of the most rare ribbons to have on your uniform.

And one of the most difficult posts to be selected for. A person has a better chance of doing what I did in the navy flying the F/A-18 than they do becoming tomb sentinels.

the three hardest ribbons one can get in the military is a posting to Antarctica, or astronaut, but the top ribbon is a tomb guard. and is the only one that can be revoked even years after you no longer are a tomb guard. even astronauts enev them. some say it is far harder to get, than going into space. just to be thought of you must be perfect to start with, then the schooling required has a larger loss rate then even the navy seals teams have. but they still are not losers, they hold great respect, even then. then there is the Presidential Medal of Freedom, given only to non military persons. --but not on the list above, as it is not a military medal.--

@@larryjanson4011 Ribbon's and badges are two very different things. The hardest ribbon to get is not the artic service ribbon but the ribbon that goes along with the medal of honor. You are correct on the fact that the honor guard badge can be revoked at any moment in the event the guard does something to discredit the tomb.

Anyway you could download that picture and send it to the Tomb Guard Society?

@@tommyodonnell9 may take a bit to find it since I've moved, but I'll definitely look into it. I didn't know they kept a roster of each guard that has served there (makes sense though); can probably narrow it down to who it could be.

I can't read mind s but some how I get the impression that these two men are not impressed.

I doubt the man who gave you that photo op would've been able to sleep that night if he didn't do that for you; thoughts of what the unknown in that sarcophagus left behind swirling in his head and keeping him from sleeping. I like to think he made a few ghosts smile granting your childish wish. All the best, yo.

​@@shawndyer8140 They are. Read the captions and/or transcript

This comment led me to look up the details you mentioned about the ceremony. Thank you for that and for your service both to the nation and the unknown soldiers

Thank you for your dedicated service.

Thank you for your service. I was going to make a main comment, but you said what I was going to say, in that the comments that the older gentleman said about war and trade were perfect. If only everyone in the world thought in this peaceable fashion! I appreciate you and both of these men, too, as good citizens of the world.

Thank you for your service. From a military brat who's lived thru too many wars; yes on the sidelines, yet upclose and very personal.

I have been blessed to witness this ...very humbling. Thank you for your service.

Thank you for your service ❤

Also the sentinels do not wear their rank insignia so they won't have a higher rank than any of the Unknowns. On edit: The Vietnam Unknown was identified. His remains were returned to his family. Now there's a plain marble slab marking his former resting place.

They are there 24/7. They were once given permission by the President to stand down during a hurricane. They declined and continued throughout the hurricane.

@@danrossell6375 No ... that is nothing but internet BS. There was never a stand down order given, much less by a president.

I was there during a nor-easter. (Had just moved to the east coast and didn't understand what the weather person was telling me.) I am so glad I did. I'm tearing up, remembering the four of us spectators and the guard. I stood as still as I could in the driving rain. They NEVER missed a step. Remember, folks, your freedom is the most valuable thing you own, even if YOU didn't pay for it.

@@rondanakamura2655 I can say that your presence was known and appreciated.

I remember when Hurricane Sandy came ashore the guard remained and did not leave the post.

A few less boots to step on the necks of those you deem inferior. Good riddance

I have been there once to witness this ultimate ceremony of respect. It's moving to watch on video, but emotional to a different level in person... and old enough to fully understand it.

I'm doing that right now. I've seen it when I was in High School. Now I want to see it as an adult. I only live 20 minutes away.

oKAY so i have to ask cause I don't know myself what do the gestures mean?

took my 3 daughters there to witness it 2 weeks ago.....deeply moving

​@ReficulDrakul when they are looking at each other and the rifle over, they are inspecting to make sure that not even a piece of lint or dust is on the uniform or fire arm. The salute shows respect, and the marching is a sign of dedication (marching is hard on your body, and they do it differently than most with what I just noticed is legs straight, that has to take even more of a toll over time)

My husband was there on a hot, unbearably humid summer day and one of the guards puked in his jacket and then carried on to finish the ceremony.

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Imagine the burden they willingly carry with honor. When I saw when I was on leave at the time... I felt immense pride and respect for their sacrifice.

I went there on a 5th grade trip too. I was too young to understand what I was seeing but it's stuck with me

I am British and have never served in the Armed forces but my nephew has. It's extremely interesting to see how people react to patriotism. The British people are, and and always will be patriotic. We will always remember those who gave their lives for ours. We have the Cenotaph in Whitehall. We have the tomb of the unknown soldier in Westminster Cathedral, but we don't have the monumental dedication of the Americans who remain absolute in staying faithful to those who lost their lives. They are truly awesome. Your respect is absolutely amazing. Thank you for your dedication. ❤❤❤

@@christinebrassey7877 I visited Westminster and was so affected by the Tomb and the words around it, flowers there. It was very reverent and serious. I also enjoyed some of the statues, plaques, etc. there acknowledging all kinds of American hero's and important people. We are Britain's ally and will forever be.

there respect and words were so iconic.

You’re not lowly. Thank you for your service

Sir, you will NEVER be lowly. I am here because you served. Thank you for your service sir - A grateful American

Also one from WWII and Korea. The one from Vietnam was eventually identified and reburied near his home; he was an Air Force pilot, believe his name was Michael Blassie.

I had no idea that there was more than one soldier buried there, I thought it was just one from WWI. Thank u for sharing I really appreciate it.

@@mh53j Yes, but WWI is the only one in the Tomb itself.

@@tommyodonnell9 Whenever the solder in the tomb is identified, they are removed and given a proper burial by their family and another unknown soldier is moved into the tomb.

@@Dagobah359 Um...no. The Unknowns are not removed, identified and replaced. The WWI Unknown Soldier has been in the Tomb since 1921. The WWII and Korean War Unknowns have been in their crypts since 1958. The Vietnam Unknown was identified and removed in 1998. That crypt will forever remain empty.

My husband witnessed the head Sargent march right up to the ropes and command this woman stand and be silent. They DO NOT F-around with sloppy trashy disrespectful jack offs!!!!! I’m glad they publicly humiliate these horrible people who want to drag one of our most sacred places down to their level of mediocrity.

I wasn't in uniform when I saw the "Karen" at my visit... Didn't matter I was half her age and just a young E4, I still told her off! Hate the disrespect some people have for what they didn't have to fight for...

@@billstephens396E4 mafia, respect

@@Drinks_onmeh We know the E4 Mafia doesn't really exist... A complete myth... - smirks -

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Sometimes, not alway.

Very moving, isn't it? Arlington itself is at once beautiful, solomn, historic, and fascinating.

​@patriciamorgan6545 I will be at Arlington for the burial of my uncle next month. He spent 20 years in the USMC...Korea and Vietnam combat vet. My hope was that Arlington would be where he was laid to rest. He lived a long life after leaving the Marine Corp for which I am very grateful to have so many years of being in awe of him, making memories and of course loving him.

They are the unsung heros

I was CG 02-04. Did the funerals of the 1st USN Pilot killed in OIF and all the Navy crew of Cloumbia

Amen ❤

Highly idealistic and unlikely because of course, there are countries who are actually enemies and would have no interest in showing respect for an enemy soldier lol

3 bodies. The Vietnam remains were identified and removed now it is empty and has a dedication on it. I can't remember what it says but I think it was dedicated to all other (as in all other bit for WW1, WW2 and Korea) unknown soldiers.

@@Duke00x Thanks so much for updating me.

Bull! No way you were even in the military of you believed that. If you were, you were coast guard.

​@@ericmccowan5216have you ever talked to someone in the military? There's a lot of hurt there lmao. Lot of people don't come back the same. It's not all pride and explosions

I feel that there are those of us that didn’t serve in the military but respect those that do. I think being at ceremonies like this allows us to honor those that protect us and to honor those who didn’t make it home alive, or at all. That’s just my opinion. I have family and friends that have served and I respect them more than I could ever tell them. Thank you for your service ❤

@ericmccowan5216 I spent 12 years active duty and have the scars and dd214 to prove it. When you are a Yong e4 standing in parade formation for 6 hours daily for a week, cause some new "leader" is taking over, then you think all ceremony is bs.

​@@alisonp3398 I'm a Desert Storm era USAF veteran. Wow, THANK YOU SO MUCH. I have zero many family members who have served in all branches, since the Revolution, so I've never really considered the emotions or motivations of the civilians that attend the ceremony, and vaguely thought of how many are there simply as tourists visiting a famous site (not all, just a disturbing number that call attention to themselves😡). I can't tell you how much your words affected me. I'm deeply moved and have a shifted perspective that I welcome. TYSM

Some mothers never had that privilege.😭

One of my best friends growing up was a great niece of the Sullivan Brothers. Hearing the family story growing up was unbelievable, I can’t imagine that level of heartbreak.