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DaFace 10-29-2012 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by ThaVirus (Post 9062510)
Can I get some background info here? Who's the Unknown Soldier?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomb_of_the_unknowns

ShortRoundChief 10-29-2012 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by ThaVirus (Post 9062510)
Can I get some background info here? Who's the Unknown Soldier?
Are you serious? First, I can say, obviously, they are unknown. Second google unknown soldier and read all about it.

vailpass 10-29-2012 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by KC Fish (Post 9062406)
This is one military tradition that I've never really understood. I have all the respect in the world for our military force. But why make these poor guys stand motionless out there in bad weather? What point does that make? We all know these guys are dedicated and committed, and a helluva lot tougher than me. But this just seems completely unnecessary. What if a hurricane hits them out there? Should we really risk their lives just to make a point about how tough and committed they are?

Sorry, no disrespect to soldiers. I just can't understand how this is justified these days.
You are right Fish. You don't understand.

L.A. Chieffan 10-29-2012 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by L.A. Chieffan (Post 9062397)
Apparently pic wasnt taken today.

Still cool photo.
Picture taken September 18th.

http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/25447...2651&k=7L4hN9m

L.A. Chieffan 10-29-2012 11:49 AM
My bad, here you go

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...9053937&type=1

Brock 10-29-2012 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by L.A. Chieffan (Post 9062540)
The "park" may be closed, but the watch continues.

http://security.blogs.cnn.com/2012/1...nkown-soldier/

L.A. Chieffan 10-29-2012 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Brock (Post 9062551)
The "park" may be closed, but the watch continues.

http://security.blogs.cnn.com/2012/1...nkown-soldier/
Yup. As my post right above this one says. Very cool.

Its just the top photo was taken a month and half ago in a rain storm. Props to The Old Guard for letting everyone know right away

Fish 10-29-2012 11:55 AM
It just seems really odd to me that something like this would rise to the top as the most honorable and respected service in the military. Again, please excuse my ignorance, but I would think that the most elite and respected servicemen would want to do something other than standing like a statue all day guarding a cemetery. Just the thought of taking an otherwise boring, uneventful, and potentially shitty job like standing in the rain guarding dead people, and making it the most prized and respected duty, just doesn't make sense. And there's got to be a point where it's a danger to these guys, to stand out there. I mean, if a tornado rolls right through there, are these guys expected to die because of this tradition? Or would they be justified in running like hell?

vailpass 10-29-2012 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by L.A. Chieffan (Post 9062544)
:thumb:

vailpass 10-29-2012 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by KC Fish (Post 9062568)
It just seems really odd to me that something like this would rise to the top as the most honorable and respected service in the military. Again, please excuse my ignorance, but I would think that the most elite and respected servicemen would want to do something other than standing like a statue all day guarding a cemetery. Just the thought of taking an otherwise boring, uneventful, and potentially shitty job like standing in the rain guarding dead people, and making it the most prized and respected duty, just doesn't make sense. And there's got to be a point where it's a danger to these guys, to stand out there. I mean, if a tornado rolls right through there, are these guys expected to die because of this tradition? Or would they be justified in running like hell?
If you ever get the chance take a visit to Arlington. The Gaurd is one part of the gravity and majesty of the place.

Raiderhater 10-29-2012 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by KC Fish (Post 9062568)
It just seems really odd to me that something like this would rise to the top as the most honorable and respected service in the military. Again, please excuse my ignorance, but I would think that the most elite and respected servicemen would want to do something other than standing like a statue all day guarding a cemetery. Just the thought of taking an otherwise boring, uneventful, and potentially shitty job like standing in the rain guarding dead people, and making it the most prized and respected duty, just doesn't make sense. And there's got to be a point where it's a danger to these guys, to stand out there. I mean, if a tornado rolls right through there, are these guys expected to die because of this tradition? Or would they be justified in running like hell?
They are not just guarding "dead people". My god. They are watching over their brothers and sisters.

Fish 10-29-2012 12:00 PM
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The tomb has been guarded continuously since 1937. Service in the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) is considered to be an assignment of the highest honor for soldiers. Their dedication to the duty is so strong that when Hurricane Isabel approached, the soldiers were ordered to seek safety. It was an order they disobeyed, and the Tomb was guarded throughout the storm.
OK, so evidently they aren't ordered to stay in dangerous weather. And in fact they disobeyed orders during Hurricane Isabel, and stood post during the storm.

This is even more confusing.....

Old Dog 10-29-2012 12:02 PM
I'm not trying to be an ass here Fish, but it's one of those things you just aren't going to understand.

blaise 10-29-2012 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by KC Fish (Post 9062568)
It just seems really odd to me that something like this would rise to the top as the most honorable and respected service in the military. Again, please excuse my ignorance, but I would think that the most elite and respected servicemen would want to do something other than standing like a statue all day guarding a cemetery. Just the thought of taking an otherwise boring, uneventful, and potentially shitty job like standing in the rain guarding dead people, and making it the most prized and respected duty, just doesn't make sense. And there's got to be a point where it's a danger to these guys, to stand out there. I mean, if a tornado rolls right through there, are these guys expected to die because of this tradition? Or would they be justified in running like hell?
No offense, but this may be the worst post I've ever read.

Raiderhater 10-29-2012 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by vailpass (Post 9062579)
If you ever get the chance take a visit to Arlington. The Gaurd is one part of the gravity and majesty of the place.
Very much so.


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