I've *always* wanted to see this myself. Do you live nearby? -- ME2
On Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 12:27 PM, Webster <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://www.snopes.com/military/unknown.asp > > Webster (who visits Arlington Cemetery every January and sees firsthand the > work of the Old Guard and the US Army Ceremonial Band) > > > > From: Chad Leeper [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: To All Marines on the list...Happy 233rd Birthday! > > > > Thought you all would enjoy this.. > > > > ARLINGTON CEMETERY - Jeopardy Question > > On Jeopardy the other night, the final question was: 'How many steps does > the guard take during his walk across the tomb of the Unknowns -- All three > missed it -- > > This is really an awesome sight to watch if you've never had the chance. > Very fascinating. > > > Tomb of the Unknown Soldier > > > 1. How many steps does the guard take during his walk across the tomb of the > Unknowns and why? > > 21 steps: It alludes to the twenty-one gun salute which is > the highest honor given any military or foreign dignitary. > > > > 2. How long does he hesitate after his about face & begin his return walk & > why? > > 21 seconds for the same reason as answer number 1 > > > > 3. Why are his gloves wet? > > His gloves are moistened to prevent his losing his grip on the rifle. > > > > > > > > 4. Does he carry his rifle on the same shoulder all the time > and, if not, why not? > > He carries the rifle on the shoulder away from the tomb. After his march > across the path, he executes an about face and moves the rifle to the > outside shoulder. > > > > > > > > 5. How often are the guards changed? > > Guards are changed every thirty minutes, > twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year. > > > > > > > > 6. What are the physical traits of the guard limited to? > > For a person to apply for guard duty at the tomb, he must be > between 5' 10' and 6' 2' tall and his waist size cannot exceed 30. > > They must commit 2 years of life 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. They cannot swear in public for the > rest of their lives and cannot disgrace the uniform or the tomb in any way. > > After two years, the guard is given a wreath pin that is worn on > their lapel signifying they served as guard of the tomb. There are only > 400 presently worn. The guard must obey these rules for the rest of their > > lives or give up the wreath pin. > > The shoes are specially made with very thick soles to keep the heat and cold > from their feet. There are metal heel plates that extend to the top of the > shoe in order to make the loud click as they come to a halt. > There are no wrinkles, folds or lint on the uniform. Guards dress for duty > in front of a full-length mirror. > > The first six months of duty a guard cannot talk to anyone nor > watch TV. All off duty time is spent studying the 175 notable people laid to > rest in Arlington National Cemetery . A guard must memorize who they are > and where they are interred. Among the notables are: > > President Taft, > > Joe Lewis {the boxer} > > Medal of Honor winner Audie Murphy, the most > decorated soldier of WWII of Hollywood fame. > > Every guard spends five hours a day getting his uniforms ready for > guard duty. > > > > > ETERNAL REST GRANT THEM O LORD AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON THEM. > > In 2003 as Hurricane Isabelle was approaching Washington, DC, our > US Senate/House took 2 days off with anticipation of the storm. On the ABC > evening news, it was reported that because of the dangers from the > hurricane, the military members assigned the duty of guarding the Tomb of > the Unknown Soldier were given permission to suspend the assignment. They > respectfully declined the offer, 'No way, Sir!' Soaked to the skin, > marching in the pelting rain of a tropical storm, they said that guarding > the Tomb was not just an assignment, it was the highest honor that can be > afforded to a serviceperson. The tomb has been patrolled continuously, > 24/7, since 1930. > > > > > > God Bless and keep them. > > > > > > IN GOD WE TRUST > > > > > > > lt-software.com>, "Micheal Espinola Jr" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Oh, I just think its a fun movie. I wasn't attesting to its accuracy. >> Mario Van Peebles was the worst part of it imo... >> >> Now that you mention his (Clint Eastwood's) later two WWII movies, I >> hadn't realized he had directed Heartbreak Ridge. >> >> -- >> ME2 >> >> >> >> On Tue, Nov 11, 2008 at 11:50 PM, Kurt Buff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>> It's not a particularly good movie. Horribly inaccurate on *many* counts. >>> >>> Much better are his later two WWII movies. >>> >>> On Tue, Nov 11, 2008 at 6:27 PM, Micheal Espinola Jr >>> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>>> I freaking love Heartbreak Ridge! >>>> >>>> -- >>>> ME2 >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Tue, Nov 11, 2008 at 8:56 AM, Jake Gardner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>>> wrote: >>>>> Now I have the urge to go watch Heartbreak Ridge followed by Stripes... >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Semper Fi! >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Thanks, >>>>> >>>>> Jake Gardner >>>>> TTC Network Administrator >>>>> Ext. 246 >>>>> >>>>> ________________________________ >>>>> From: Ziots, Edward [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>>> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 7:53 AM >>>>> To: NT System Admin Issues >>>>> Subject: RE: To All Marines on the list...Happy 233rd Birthday! >>>>> >>>>> US Army FAO (13F) (1991-1994) Engineer Officer 12B >>>>> 1996-2004.*(Honorably >>>>> discharged). ( Happy Bday Marines u made it another year) and happy >>>>> Veterans >>>>> day to all that have served and are serving, thank you for your >>>>> service. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Z >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Edward E. Ziots >>>>> >>>>> Network Engineer >>>>> >>>>> Lifespan Organization >>>>> >>>>> Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>>> >>>>> Phone: 401-639-3505 >>>>> >>>>> MCSE, MCP+I, ME, CCA, Security +, Network + >>>>> >>>>> ________________________________ >>>>> >>>>> From: Todd Lemmiksoo [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>>> Sent: Monday, November 10, 2008 5:01 PM >>>>> To: NT System Admin Issues >>>>> Subject: RE: To All Marines on the list...Happy 233rd Birthday! >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> US Army Artillery FO/Recon, Vietnam class of 69/70. 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