![]() ![]() None of this fazes the Soldier, for he is a sentinel, a guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery. He has spent every other hour marching in the bitter cold, and still has a long, frigid night of training on the plaza before he can go home at seven the next morning. The Soldier is only 12 hours into a 27-hour shift. The cemetery closes at 5 p.m., but closing brings little relief. (April 26, 2010) - A lone Soldier stands on an open plaza, buffeted by bone-chilling wind. For example, sentinels take 21 steps or stand for 21 seconds-honoring the unknow.ĪRLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY, Va. The ceremony is full of tradition and meaning. William Johnson change the guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns. ![]() Army) VIEW ORIGINAL 5 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Army) VIEW ORIGINAL 4 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL 3 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL 2 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – (Photo Credit: U.S. 1 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – (Photo Credit: U.S. ![]()
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