The Tomb Guards at Arlington National Cemetery | At the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the standard remains perfection. We've likely all at least heard of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. This episode will share some absolutely fascinating information about the memorial itself and the soldiers who guard it.
The charity for this episode is Wreaths Across America which coordinates wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, as well as at more than 2,500 additional locations. They note that during the holidays, In many homes, there is an empty seat for one who is serving or one who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Learn more about them at www.wreathsacrossamerica.org
Information from this episode came from:
https://www.oldguard.mdw.army.mil/regiment
https://oldguard.mdw.army.mil/docs/recruiting/tog-recruiting-packet
https://www.memorialdayfoundation.org/memorials/tomb-guard-sentinels.html
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/71005/10-facts-about-tomb-unknown-soldier
Pocast: Mission Inspire - Episode Seven: Tomb of the Unknown Soldier that is an episode with Gavin McIlvenna, former tomb guard and President of the Society of the Honor Guard for the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier