I read two of the links provided, but didnt see either mention that the guards take a lifelong pledge not to drink alcohol or to use curse words.
they don’t....only while on duty they may not swear nor drink alcohol....while off duty, if of age, they may indeed imbibe of adult beverages.
Sorry to disagree, but Tomb Guards DO have to take a lifelong pledge not to drink alcohol. I’ll find the documentation for you.
OK, you’re right. A friend’s son was selected to do the Honor Guard and she told me that was one of the qualifications, so I assumed it to be true. The rumor has spread far and wide.