Their requirements are beyond extraordinary, and I think it’s fascinating to realize how elite the guards there are.
I have gotten to see multiple changing of the guards from being on Honor Flights. It’s the highlight of the trip for many of the vets.
All I can say is,wow. I didn’t know any of the details but I would like to see it someday. My grampa was gassed in WWI. He suffered sinus problems till death in ‘78. He fought the Turks and had his leg half shot off. I didn’t know that until one day our family was camping and he wore shorts. He had a big crater in his calf. I’m glad that he told us stories of that war and have passed them down to my son’s.
I only spent a few minutes searching, but I could find no stories regarding the use of mustard gas in the Korean War.
Does anyone have a link to any information on that?
BS. They can drink when off duty.
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The good Rev. Miles appears to be factually challenged.
https://tombguard.org/society/faq/
Is it true a Sentinel must commit for two years to guard the Tomb, live in a barracks under the tomb, and cannot drink any alcohol on or off duty for the rest of their lives.
No, this is a false rumor. The average tour at the Tomb is about a 18 months. However, there is NO set time for service there. Sentinels live either in a barracks on Ft. Myer (the Army post located adjacent to the cemetery) or off base if they like. They do have a living quarters under the steps of the amphitheater where they stay during their 24 hour shifts. If they are of legal age, they may drink except while on duty.
Is it true they cannot swear in public for the rest of their lives?
Again, another false rumor.
They cannot swear in public for the rest of their lives and cannot disgrace...
I've seen this before, but I seriously don't understand the purpose of not being able to drink off-duty "for the rest of their lives..." I also don't understand why they couldn't swear.
These "requirements" sound Puritan and from a bygone era. I don't doubt that these soldiers are committed, but I don't think they'd be judged if twenty years after they served, someone saw them drinking a beer or glass of wine.