bhunted 887 Posted January 29, 2022 Excellence at its best with the Old Guard. I believe that is one of the first female sentinels entered into the guard. If you have never seen it in person, try to do so. It will leave an ever-lasting impression in your heart. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
15636215 454 Posted January 29, 2022 Been there 4 or 5 times. Awesome! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sniper 6,372 Posted January 29, 2022 How often do they do that? When's the best time to go? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
High Exposure 5,661 Posted January 29, 2022 (edited) Point of order - That’s a US Rifle Cal .30 M1, sometimes referred to as a “Garand”, not an M14 <- THIS IS INCORRECT AS PARKER DEMONSTRATED BELOW IT IS IN FACT AN M14. The changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier should be witnessed live by every American. And check out the pistol that the Staff Sergeant is wearing: https://www.militarytimes.com/off-duty/gearscout/2018/10/05/this-is-the-special-m17-pistol-that-will-guard-the-unknown-soldier/ Edited January 31, 2022 by High Exposure Edit to correct my wrongness 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Displaced Texan 11,731 Posted January 29, 2022 I saw that a few years ago. I was in awe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parker 213 Posted January 29, 2022 2 hours ago, High Exposure said: Point of order - That’s a US Rifle Cal .30 M1, sometimes referred to as a “Garand”, not an M14. The rifle depicted in the attached video is an M14. (A very nice one at that too.) The lack of forward handguard, an exposed gas block for piston, weep hole in stock under the piston, charging guide for stripper clips on top of the receiver, empty magazine well, visible magazine catch and flash hider are dead giveaways that make it an M14 and not an M1. https://tombguard.org/guards/weapons 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
High Exposure 5,661 Posted January 29, 2022 6 minutes ago, Parker said: The rifle depicted in the attached video is an M14. (A very nice one at that too.) The lack of forward handguard, an exposed gas block for piston, weep hole in stock under the piston, charging guide for stripper clips on top of the receiver, empty magazine well, visible magazine catch and flash hider are dead giveaways that make it an M14 and not an M1. https://tombguard.org/guards/weapons I stand corrected. Awesome! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
15636215 454 Posted January 29, 2022 4 hours ago, High Exposure said: Point of order - That’s a US Rifle Cal .30 M1, sometimes referred to as a “Garand”, not an M14. The changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier should be witnessed live by every American. And check out the pistol that the Staff Sergeant is wearing: https://www.militarytimes.com/off-duty/gearscout/2018/10/05/this-is-the-special-m17-pistol-that-will-guard-the-unknown-soldier/ No, M14! 100% sure!! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
15636215 454 Posted January 29, 2022 6 hours ago, Sniper said: How often do they do that? When's the best time to go? Done all year. Best times in spring and summer. Not sure of the time. Probably hourly. Google a loud person at Arlington. Absolute silence! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parker 213 Posted January 30, 2022 21 hours ago, High Exposure said: I stand corrected. Awesome! I had to confirm on my desktop, my iPhone and my eyes weren't cutting it! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EdF 323 Posted January 30, 2022 On 1/29/2022 at 10:55 AM, Sniper said: How often do they do that? When's the best time to go? When the cemetery is open, every hour during the cold half of the year and every 30 minutes during the warm half. During the hours that the cemetery is closed, the guard is changed every two hours. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites