Just learned the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier has been guarded NONSTOP since 1937

I was reading some random article last night about Arlington Cemetery and stumbled on this fact. The guards have been standing watch 24/7 for over 80 years, through hurricanes, blizzards, even 9/11 when the Pentagon was hit. They actually have a specific SOP for what to do if the tomb floods or gets damaged. I knew it was a big deal but I had no idea it was that intense. Anyone else ever get caught off guard by how serious military honors can be?

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angela5871mo ago

Respect earned is never accidental, that's for damn sure.

karen3611mo agoTop Commenter

My grandfather used to tell me that, and I always rolled my eyes until I saw how he treated everyone the same.

nancyj111mo ago

Tell that to people born into rich families.