Bombardier
18-08-04, 22:15
Today, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers is guarded 24 hours a day by the Sentinals of the 3rd United States Infantry. The Soldiers who become Sentinals go through extensive training and testing before they are allowed to guard the Tomb. The Honor Guard Badge, awarded to the Sentinals is one of the least awarded by the US Army. Only the Army Astronaut badge is awarded less.
The Sentinals take their work very seriously. Their pride and professionalism is expressed perfectly by their creed:
The Sentinal's Creed
My dedication to this sacred duty
is total and wholehearted.
In the responsibility bestowed on me
never will I falter.
And with dignity and perseverance
my standard will remain perfection.
Through the years of diligence and praise
and the discomfort of the elements,
I will walk my tour in humble reverence
to the best of my ability.
It is he who commands the respect I protect.
His bravery that made us so proud.
Surrounded by well meaning crowds by day
alone in the thoughtful peace of night,
this soldier will in honored glory rest
under my eternal vigilance
The Sentinals take their work very seriously. Their pride and professionalism is expressed perfectly by their creed:
The Sentinal's Creed
My dedication to this sacred duty
is total and wholehearted.
In the responsibility bestowed on me
never will I falter.
And with dignity and perseverance
my standard will remain perfection.
Through the years of diligence and praise
and the discomfort of the elements,
I will walk my tour in humble reverence
to the best of my ability.
It is he who commands the respect I protect.
His bravery that made us so proud.
Surrounded by well meaning crowds by day
alone in the thoughtful peace of night,
this soldier will in honored glory rest
under my eternal vigilance