Changing of the Guard

[diverdog]

When we lived in DC one of my favorite things to do was to see the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

This is a video I happened to see of the inspection of the guard and I thought it was amazing. Anyone who has been in the military and carried a rifle to inspection would appreciate the precision and professionalism of these soldiers.

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[olevetonahill]

Never Been, Its on my Bucket list tho

[picasso]

My sister lives on Chesapeake Bay and I've been to Arlington many times. We were there one year and got to see the changing right after Clinton gave a speech on Memorial Day.

That was the time I just happened to look over and see Joe Louis' grave.

[8timechamps]

I've been to Arlington a few times, and seen the tomb/changing of the guard on every occasion. Pretty amazing display of precision. Although, I think the Marines could do it better :D

[jk the sooner fan]

wow - i have a video of that very same NCO from a guard change ceremony last December when we were there for the Army/Navy game......

[olevetonahill]

I've been to Arlington a few times, and seen the tomb/changing of the guard on every occasion. Pretty amazing display of precision. Although, I think the Marines could do it better :D
They prolly could, But The Army got em busy fillin sand bags :excitement:

[soonercruiser]

Never Been, Its on my Bucket list tho

On my "bucket" too!

Thanks to all you other vets...thanks for serving!

[MamaMia]

It was one of my favorite sites to see. When I lived in Maryland I would visit. My Great Uncle is buried there.

[C&CDean]

I've been to Arlington probably 20-25 times. There's just too much to see there to do it in a day if you're into military history. I always get goosebumps and chills when I watch the COG ceremony - even after all the times I've seen it.

I've been there when the guy/s doing the commentary during the ribbon laying completely screw the pooch in what they're saying; but they always recover well and nobody knows except those who they're talking about. Guys are complete professionals who have my utmost respect - especially during these times when so many kids are n'er do wells. It's pretty much **** duty so a guy really has to want to do it to be accepted.

[hawaii 5-0]

I saw it as an 8 year old.

Still impressed with the precision.

I've been to Arlington a few times.

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[C&CDean]

And yes, they really do the walk 24/7 and in all weather. I've been there when it's pouring and they're out there. When there's snow and it's colder than hell and they're out there.

[8timechamps]

I've been to Arlington probably 20-25 times. There's just too much to see there to do it in a day if you're into military history. I always get goosebumps and chills when I watch the COG ceremony - even after all the times I've seen it.

I've been there when the guy/s doing the commentary during the ribbon laying completely screw the pooch in what they're saying; but they always recover well and nobody knows except those who they're talking about. Guys are complete professionals who have my utmost respect - especially during these times when so many kids are n'er do wells. It's pretty much **** duty so a guy really has to want to do it to be accepted.

I don't know for sure, but I remember hearing that there is a very long waiting list for COG duty. I know in the Marine Corp, Marine One (white house/presidents helicopter) escort duty had a very long waiting list, and was pretty well known to be **** duty.

So yeah, they gotta really want to be in that gig to do it...because it ain't fun.