Fascinating Facts about the Tomb Guard • The Tomb has been under a 24-hour, 365-day guard since 1937 • Since 1948, the Guard has been maintained by the 3D United States Infantry, “the Old Guard” • There are three reliefs of Sentinels on duty at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier • Only 20% of those who volunteer for duty at the Tomb actually make it through the rigorous training • There are three different uniforms authorized for the Tomb Guard--the dress blouse, an overcoat, and a raincoat • The Sentinel’s shoes are standard military issue but have been modi- fied with additional soles and clickers • The Changing of the Guard ceremony is conducted on the hour dur- ing the winter months (October-March) and on the half hour during the summer (April-September) • The Sentinel’s M-14 rifle is equipped with a ceremonial, chrome M- 6 bayonet • The rifle is always positioned between the visitors and the Tomb to indicate the guarding function • The walking sentinel takes 21-steps across the mat and then faces the Tomb for 21-seconds, indicative of the highest military salute/honor • The Tomb Guard Identification Badge (TGIB) is awarded only after 9-months of duty at the Tomb after a sentinel is deemed proficient in all aspects of duty and has passed a test on cemetery knowledge • The TGIB is one of the least awarded badges in the military; less than 700 have been awarded since its inception in 1958 • The TGIB can be revoked at any time if a sentinel ever brings dis- honor to the Tomb, even in civilian life • There have been four female sentinels at the Tomb • The Relief Commanders are issuesd a commemorative 9-mm M-17 Barretta handgun

• Society of the Honor Guard • The Unknowns (DVD/Apple Download) • 3D Infantry Public Affairs o Photographs of the Tomb/Old Guard

Limited Edition Commemorative Coin celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, exlusively available through Apple Ridge Publishers.

$12.95

3D United States Infantry