Military Honour

[Journeyman]

Despite Hurricane Sandy shutting down the eastern seaboard, the men of the
3rd Infantry Regiment continue their vigil at the tomb of the unknown soldier.

 

[JorgSlice]

This is actually a photo from a storm in mid-September of this year... but nonetheless, they protected the Unknowns during Irene in 2003... they can certainly do it again!


True dedication

 

[Journeyman]

Hey, it was posted 8 hours ago  :dunno:

 

[JorgSlice]

http://www.buzzfeed.com/reyhan/viral-photos-that-arent-hurricane-sandy

Sorry, I'm going to hide in advance 

 

[Infanteer]

Still badass, anyway you cut it....

 

[JorgSlice]

Absolutely! I wish our Tomb of the Unknowns was done in similar fashion. I'd put my name up every chance I could (save for deployments too).

 

[Haggis]

Absolutely! I wish our Tomb of the Unknowns was done in similar fashion. I'd put my name up every chance I could (save for deployments too).

The Ceremonial Guard provides a Tomb Guard in Ottawa during their summer season.  It's an additional task that they were assigned with no increase in manning or funding.

 

[Edward Campbell]

Several countries, like the USA and Russia mount guards on their "tombs." Many others which, like Canada, have outdoor "tombs" do not or only mount a guard on special occasions:

 

                    New Zealand (top row)                                                                                                                                                      India (top row)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            France


Edit: sorry the pictures and labels don't align well

 

[cupper]

If you are ever in DC, this is definitely a must see.