

In the early 1920s, the modern world was still emerging, shell-shocked, from World War I. He has one of the most sacred missions in the military, and he would walk through fire to honor and protect the fallen, nameless Soldiers under his watch. None of this fazes the Soldier, for he is a sentinel, a guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery. He has spent every other hour marching in the bitter cold, and still has a long, frigid night of training on the plaza before he can go home at seven the next morning. The Soldier is only 12 hours into a 27-hour shift. The cemetery closes at 5 p.m., but closing brings little relief. (April 26, 2010) - A lone Soldier stands on an open plaza, buffeted by bone-chilling wind. For example, sentinels take 21 steps or stand for 21 seconds-honoring the unknow.ĪRLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY, Va. The ceremony is full of tradition and meaning. William Johnson change the guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL 5 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Army) VIEW ORIGINAL 4 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL 3 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – (Photo Credit: U.S.

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