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	Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Guard Identification Badge - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Identification Badge is a military badge of the United States Army which honors those select few soldiers who have been chosen to serve as members of the Honor Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
		The badge was designed in 1956 and first issued to members of the Honor Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on February 7th, 1957.
		The bestowing authority of the Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Identification Badge is the Commanding Officer, 1st Battalion, 3rd U.S. Infantry in accordance with Army Regulation 900-8-22.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tomb_of_the_Unknown_Soldier_Guard_Identification_Badge (428 words)

	Coast Guard Honor Guard Badge - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Coast Guard Honor Guard Badge is a decoration of the United States Coast Guard which recognizes those personnel who are/have been permanently assigned to the Ceremonial Honor Guard Unit of a U.S. Coast Guard command located in Alexandria, VA. The badge was inspired by the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Guard Identification Badge.
		To be awarded the Coast Guard Honor Guard Badge, a service member must serve six months to one year as a member of a Coast Guard Honor Guard unit and have upheld the Honor Guard values.
		The badge is then worn directly beneath all awards and decorations on the left pocket of the Coast Guard uniform.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Coast_Guard_Honor_Guard_Badge (175 words)

	Tomb of the Unknowns - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Tomb of the Unknowns (also known as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, although it has never been officially named) is a monument in Arlington National Cemetery, United States dedicated to the American soldiers who have died without their remains being identified.
		During the ceremony, the Unknown Soldier was awarded the Victoria Cross by Admiral of the Fleet Lord Beatty, on behalf of King George V of Britain.
		The presidential wreath was brought forward toward President Reagan during the interment ceremony for the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era at the Tomb of the Unknowns on May 28, 1984.
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	Urban Legends Reference Pages: Honor Guard
		After two years, the guard is given a wreath pin that is worn on their lapel signifying they served as guard of the tomb.
		A Tomb guard's behavior is not so stringently regulated that he is prohibited from speaking to anyone for a full six months (someone seems to have confused the Old Guard with a monastery!), and guards may do whatever they want (including watching TV) during their off-duty hours.
		The Sentinels of the Tombs of the Unknown
	www.snopes.com /military/unknown.asp (2460 words)

	3d United States Infantry Regiment
		Two Unknowns from World War II, one from the European Theatre and one from the Pacific Theatre, were placed in identical caskets and taken aboard the U.S.S. Canberra, a guided missile cruiser resting off the Virginia capes.
		A soldier seeking the honor of serving as a sentinel at the Tomb must possess exemplary qualities, to include American citizenship, a spotless record, and impeccable military bearing.
		A guard leaving after at least nine months of service is entitled to wear the badge as a permanent part of the uniform.
	www.army.mil /oldguard/SpecialtyPlatoons/Tomb.htm (858 words)

	The Patriot Post - Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
		Is it true they must commit 2 years of life to guard the Tomb, live in a barracks under the tomb, and cannot drink any alcohol on or off duty for the rest of their lives.
		Is it true after two years, the guard is given a wreath pin that is worn on their lapel signifying they served as Guard of the Tomb, that there are only 400 presently worn, and that the Guard must obey these rules for the rest of their lives or give up the wreath pin?
		The Tomb Guard Identification Badge is awarded after the Sentinel passes a series of tests.
	patriotpost.us /news/arlington.asp (1021 words)

	Arlington National Cemetery:: Ceremonies
		The Sentinels of the Tomb of the Unknowns
		The Tomb of the Unknowns (also known as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier) is guarded 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and in any weather by Tomb Guard sentinels.
		The Tomb Guard Identification Badge is a temporary award until the badge-holding sentinel has honorably served at the Tomb of the Unknowns for nine months.
	www.arlingtoncemetery.org /ceremonies/sentinelsotu.html (1147 words)

	Tomb of the Unknowns awards 500th Tomb Guard Identification Badge (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Richard McCulloch is the assistant sergeant of the guard.
		Presentations, awards and recognition for Sgt. Jason Griffin were presented at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery in a ceremony attended by Maj. Gen.
		It is believed that the Tomb Guard Identification Badge is the second least awarded badge in the United States Army second only to the Astronaut badge.
	www.dcmilitary.com /army/pentagram/7_01/local_news/12980-1.html (661 words)

	Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Guard Identification Badge
		The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Guard Identification Badge is a decoration of the United States Army which honors those select few soldiers who have been chosen to serve as the Honor Guard to the Tomb of the Unknowns.
		The decoration was first created in 1957 and was issued to Tomb of the Unknown Guards during their tenure as Honor Guard members.
		In 1963, a regulation was enacted which allowed the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Guard Identification Badge to be worn as a permanent part of a military uniform, even after completion of duty at the Tomb of the Unknowns.
	www.askfactmaster.com /Tomb_of_the_Unknown_Soldier_Guard_Identification_Badge (267 words)

	Pentagram Main Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Military Police Corps recorded a "first" Jan. 6 at the Tomb of the Unknowns when Sgt. 1st Class Richard K. Cline, the first military police officer to serve as noncommissioned officer-in-charge of the Tomb, was awarded the Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Identification Badge.
		In June 1997, Cline was selected by Old Guard Commander Col. Greg Gardner to become the sergeant of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns.
		After the astronaut badge, the Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Identification Badge is the least awarded badge in the Army, Clifford said, explaining that since 1948 only 454 have been earned.
	www.dcmilitary.com /army/pentagram/archives/jan23/pt_b12398.html (478 words)

	Guard House
		The badge was inspired by the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Guard Identification Badge.
		Some Coast Guard commands do not consider the Coast Guard Honor Guard Badge a permanent decoration and require that it must be surrendered when a service member departs the Honor Guard Company for a new assignment.
		A guard is also a railway employee who (normally) travels in the last vehicle of a train and is responsible for the safety of the train itself.
	www.artistbooking.com /trips/72/guard-house.html (1452 words)

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		The guards at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (we call ourselves "Sentinels") are completely dedicated to their duty of guarding the Tomb.
		The Tomb Guards have contingencies that are ready to be executed IF the weather conditions EVER place the Soldiers at risk of injury or death – such as lightning, high winds, etc. This ensures that Sentinels can maintain the Tomb Guard responsibilities while ensuring soldier safety.
		It is the responsibility of the Chain of Command from the Sergeant of the Guard to the Regimental Commander to ensure mission accomplishment and soldier welfare at all times.
	www.usaforgottenheroes.com /pages/memorials/tombquestions.html (1583 words)

	500th Tomb Guard Badge Is Awarded: Arlington National Cemetery
		The ceremony marked an occasion for past and present sentinels to celebrate the longevity of the tomb and the continued quality of soldiers selected to serve duty at the tomb.
		Their tours serving at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier span the years from 1958 to 1967.
		Badges can be revoked for a number of reasons — primarily revoked for bringing dishonor upon the tomb.
	www.arlingtoncemetery.net /badge-500.htm (779 words)

	Cuchna lays wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier by Carolynne Bisel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The wreath ceremony is held at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
		The soldiers must pass several training phases, possess an unblemished military record and be between 5'10" and 6'4" with a proportionate weight and build, to earn the privilege of wearing the Silver Tomb Guard Identification Badge.
		The unknown soldier of WWI was interred on November 11, 1921, the unknown soldier of WWII was interred on May 30, 1958 and the unknown soldier of the Korean Conflict was interred on May 30, 1958.
	www.inhnews.com /year06/may/may24/cuchna.html (759 words)

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		Once soldiers pass the initial training and begin to guard the tomb, they must flawlessly perform their duty for several months to earn the Tomb Guard Identification Badge, which is one of the least-awarded insignia in the Army, second only to the Army Astronaut Badge.
		Some of the soldiers who have guarded the Tomb of the Unknowns are combat veterans; many sentinels have gone on to become doctors, lawyers and senior officers.
		William Daniel, the first sentinel to be awarded the badge, in 1958, returned to The Old Guard to present his badge to the soldiers who guard the tomb today.
	www.army.mil /Soldiers/apr1998/features/tomb.html (823 words)

	Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
		He or she must first pass a written examination of 100 questions about ANC and then be evaluated on proficiency in keeping watch at the Tomb of the Unknowns.
		The Badge is one of the Army's higher honors and can be taken away from the soldier if he or she does not continue to maintain the highest military standards.
		Guard shoes are specially made with very thick soles to keep the heat and cold from their feet.
	memorieshop.com /DC/Unknown-Soldier.html (881 words)

	Guarding Our Unknown Heroes: Arlington National Cemetery
		As a sentinel for the Tomb of the Unknown, he would stand guard for two hours and then be off six during a 24-hour period.
		A guard of the tomb must learn 300 facts about the tomb and pass a test by a 95 percent margin or higher with 100 questions on it.
		According to Richburg, later the Vietnam unknown was identified and the family pushed for the body to be relocated to a private cemetery.
	www.arlingtoncemetery.net /guarding-our-unknown-heroes.htm (1331 words)

	The Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier
		Is it true after two years, the guard is given a wreath pin that is worn on their lapel signifying they served as Guard of the Tomb.
		In that situation, the Tomb Guards not on duty were alerted and proceeded to tackle the gunman from behind - no one was injured.
		The Tomb Guards walk the mat regardless of the threat of severe weather.
	www.skytroopers.org /tomb_of_the_unknown_soldier.htm (1556 words)

	Tomb Of The Unknown
		Soldiers performing Changing of the Guard Ceremony in front of the Tomb of the Unknowns.
		The unknown warrior was laid to rest in Westminster Abbey on Armistice Day, 11th November, 1920, in an impressive ceremony which included the unveiling of the Cenotaph.
		The body of an unidentified soldier, killed in France, was laid to eternal rest in the plaza of the Memorial Amphitheater on 11 November 1921.
	www.1stmarinedivisionassociation.org /war_mem_Dir/tomb.htm (1028 words)

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		Ceremonies The Sentinels of the Tomb of the Unknowns The Tomb of the Unknowns (also known as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier) is guarded 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and in any weather by Tomb Guard sentinels.
		The Changing of the Guard The guard is changed every hour on the hour Oct. 1 to March 31 in an elaborate ritual.
		The Guards of Honor at the Tomb of the Unknowns are highly motivated and are proud to honor all American service members who are "Known But to God."
	home.comcast.net /~arthur10/page40.html (930 words)

	Security Guard Training
		Usually security guards are uniformed and act to protect property by observing (either directly, through patrols, or by watching alarm systems or video cameras) for signs of crime, fire or disorder; then reporting any incidents to their client, employer and emergency services as appropriate.
		Security guards are often called upon to respond to minor emergencies (lost persons, lockouts, dead vehicle batteries, etc.) and to assist in serious emergencies by guiding emergency responders to the scene of the incident and documenting what happened on an incident report.
		The NSG was established under the National Security Guard Act of 1986, in response to the 1984 Operation Bluestar, the storming of the Golden Temple by the Indian military, which caused widespread damage to the temple and heavy casualties, including civilians.
	www.artistbooking.com /trips/184/security-guard-training.html (1277 words)

	TOMB OF THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER (Interesting Facts)
		The marble for the Tomb of the Unknowns was furnished by the Vermont Marble Company of Danby, Vt. The marble is the finest and whitest of American marble, quarried from the Yule Marble Quarry located near Marble, Colorado and is called Yule Marble.
		Carved on the East side (the front of the Tomb, which faces Washington, D.C.) is a composite of three figures, commemorative of the spirit of the Allies of World War I. In the center of the panel stands Victory (female).
		The Tomb is guarded 24/7, rain or shine.
	www.freerepublic.com /focus/f-vetscor/1126293/posts (4338 words)

	Scott Credit Union (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Guard is changed every thirty minutes during the summer (April 1 to September 30) and every hour during the winter (October 1 to March 31).
		Is it true after two years, the guard is given a wreath pin that is worn on their lapel signifying they served as Guard of the Tomb and that there are only 400 presently work?
		The guards at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier are completely dedicated to their duty of guarding the Tomb.
	www.scu.org /tombunknown.asp (803 words)

	Unknown soldier
		The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, though never officially named, is also called Tomb of the Unknowns because there are three unknown soldiers buried there.
		After strapping the opening of the gloves tight around the guard’s wrists with Velcro to prevent the gloves from catching on the coat’s sleeves, Ball dashes away momentarily to wrap his hand with masking tape, which he uses as a lint remover.
		The sentinels are charged with guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.
	observer.american.edu /2004/mar0304/tomb.html (1385 words)

	Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Identification Badge will be authorized by the Commanding Officer, 1st Battalion (Reinforced), 3d U.S. Infantry (The Old Guard), for wear by each member of the Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, during their assignment to that duty.
		Complete criteria for this Identification Badge may be found in AR 600-8-22.
		Date Approved: The Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Identification badge was established on 9 Sep 1957, by the Honorable Wilbur Brucker, Secretary of the Army.
	www.neguard.com /dpa/awards/badges/pages/Guard_Unknown.html (106 words)

	Badges of the United States Army - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Badges of the United States Army are military decorations of the U.S. Army which are displayed on Army uniforms to denote a variety of qualifications and accomplishments to military service members.
		Most U.S. Army badges are considered "inter-service" meaning that regulations permit their display and wear on uniforms of other branches of the United States armed forces, should a service member reenlist or become an officer in a different service of the miltiary.
		The 21st century United States Army issues the following military badges (listed below in order of group precedence) which are worn in conjunction with badges of rank and branch insignia.
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	Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Guards dress for duty in front of a full-length mirror.
		A guard must memorize who they are and where they are interred.
		Among the notables are: President Taft, Joe E. Lewis {the boxer} and Medal of Honor winner Audie Murphy, {the most decorated soldier of WWII} of Hollywood fame.
	usaattacked.com /tomb_of_the_unknown_soldier.htm (589 words)

	FAQ
		What happened to the soldier that was in the Tomb from the Vietnam War?
		Back in the early 1920's, we didn't have guards and the Tomb looked much different (see attached picture).
		Copyright © 2002 Society of the Honor Guard - Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
	www.tombguard.org /FAQ.html (1941 words)

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