The Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., is also known as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment - “The Old Guard” - have guarded the Tomb of the Unknowns every second, of every day regardless of weather or holidays since April 6, 1948. The tomb guard marches 21 steps down the black mat behind the Tomb, turns, faces east for 21 seconds, turns and faces north for 21 seconds, then takes 21 steps down the mat and repeats the process. After the turn, the sentinel executes a sharp "shoulder-arms" movement to place the weapon on the shoulder closest to the visitors to signify that the sentinel stands between the tomb and any possible threat. Twenty-one was chosen because it symbolizes the highest military honor that can be bestowed -- the 21-gun salute. The Guards of Honor at the Tomb of the Unknowns are highly motivated and are proud to honor all American service members who are "known but to God." (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David A. Frech/Released)
| Date Taken: | 04.10.2013 |
| Date Posted: | 04.15.2013 13:20 |
| Photo ID: | 907102 |
| VIRIN: | 130411-N-FV144-002 |
| Resolution: | 2400x3000 |
| Size: | 4.33 MB |
| Location: | ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA, US |
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