How – and why – the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was created
Throughout the history of warfare, there have been battlefield casualties who could not be identified. Whether it was due to poor record keeping, hasty burials in mass graves, or the…
These pistols are carried by NCOs at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Many military members are familiar with the sight of a shift change at Arlington National Cemetery’s Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Only the U.S. Army’s finest can join the Old Guard and walk the carpet as a tomb sentinel, so the highlight of any vi…
15 photos show how visiting VIPs show honor at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
The chief of police of Washington D.C’s Metropolitan Police Department, Peter Newsham, visited the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Aug. 14 with many of his senior leaders and police officers and participated in a wreath-laying ceremony and other eve…
6 respectful facts about the Sentinels who guard Arlington’s Tomb of the Unknowns
It doesn’t matter if the sun is shining, if a hurricane is passing through Washington, DC or if a Tomb Guard accidentally gets stabbed in the foot. There will always…
5 little-known facts about the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is one of the most iconic monuments in Arlington National Cemetery. The marble sarcophagus sits on top of a hill that overlooks Washington, DC….
Today in military history: First ‘Unknown Soldier’ selected for Tomb
On Oct. 24, 1921, U.S. Sergeant Edward Younger selected the body of the first “Unknown Soldier” to be honored from World War I. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier has…
The first all-female guard change at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Located in Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is the final resting place of fallen, unidentified American service members. On March 25, 1926, the first military…
Here’s what it takes to guard the ‘Tomb of the Unknown Soldier’
Every year, approximately 4 million people travel to Arlington National Cemetery to pay their respects to the men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice defending our great country. Most gather in solemn awe at the historic site of “
Watch this Sentinel destroy a trespasser at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
In April of 1948, the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment took on the unique responsibility of guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Being a Tomb Sentinel isn’t as simple as walking back and forth while keeping a close eye out; it’s an…
6 things you didn’t know about the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
One of the greatest tragedies of war is when a troop falls and is lost amidst the chaos of combat — the troop’s body, for whatever reason, cannot be properly identified. To pay homage to these unknown troops who made the ultimate sacrifice in Wor…