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How do They Decide Who Gets to Guard the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier? (2018x147)
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Since 1937, the Tomb of the Unknowns has famously never once been left unattended with there always being at least one guard present to keep vigil. The highly coveted position of Tomb Sentinel is only meted out to truly exceptional soldiers, all of whom must prove their dedication and mettle through a series of grueling and somewhat unusual tests.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmkatPVRcsA
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ose5Z3LajhE
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http://www.army.mil/article/38013/
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https://tombguard.org/tomb-of-the-unknown-soldier/the-tomb-guard/
http://www.freetoursbyfoot.com/guarding-the-tomb-of-the-unknown-soldier/
Image Credit:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/soldiersmediacenter/37052879026
https://media.defense.gov/2011/Mar/16/2000276334/-1/-1/0/110315-A-5947G-015.JPG
http://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/128588/