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jvencius
02-13-10, 16:57
Here are some pics I grabbed off another site of the 3rd. I.D. Tomb Guards at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington during the blizzard that hit D.C. last week. Completely needless to say, they didn't abandon their posts for one single second, no matter how crappy the weather got.

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p179/jvencius/DSC_5890.jpg

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p179/jvencius/DSC_5974.jpg

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awm14hp
02-13-10, 17:09
they have a special job they do it well.
glockshooter
02-13-10, 17:43
The term "men of honor" comes to mind. It is to bad that so many people in our country don't know what patriotism really is.
BiggLee71
02-13-10, 18:54
My hats off to those men.
DaBears_85
02-13-10, 19:05
Diddo. I remember when I was in 8th grade we took a class trip to Washington D.C. Arlington Natl. Cem. was one of the places we visited. Needless to say, the Honor Guard definately left a lasting impression on me.
Robb Jensen
02-13-10, 19:10
The term "men of honor" comes to mind. It is to bad that some many people in our country don't know what patriotism really is.

I agree these guys define patriot. When I was a firefighter one of our crew was an Old Guard guy. He was one of the most 'squared away' guys I've ever known.
SW-Shooter
02-13-10, 19:17
The term "men of honor" comes to mind. It is to bad that some many people in our country don't know what patriotism really is.


I couldn't have said it any better. Looking at those pictures fills me with pride and tears come to my eyes.
TOrrock
02-13-10, 20:06
Bless 'em.
ThirdWatcher
02-13-10, 21:35
I couldn't have said it any better. Looking at those pictures fills me with pride and tears come to my eyes.

Men of Honor indeed!!! Blizzard or hurricane, The Old Guard's devotion to duty is legendary. :)

BTW, it doesn't snow in the Army, it snows ON the Army.

Thanks for posting this, jvencius... photos forwarded to my young warriors.
chadbag
02-13-10, 22:00
What are the dudes (not the Old Guard guys) with the leaf blowers doing in the first picture? Is that how you VA folks fight snow? ;)

Yes, and God Bless the Old Guard and all our soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen, etc. We went to DC twice while I was in HS and visited the TotUS and I was very very impressed by their demeanor.
MarshallDodge
02-13-10, 22:03
I didn't realize such a thing existed. Very cool.


What are the dudes (not the Old Guard guys) with the leaf blowers doing in the first picture? Is that how you VA folks fight snow? ;)


I guess that is their idea of a snow blower. :D
SeriousStudent
02-14-10, 00:47
I would expect nothing less from men of their caliber. I drove up from Quantico once to watch them. It was a pleasure to do so.
the Bamster
02-14-10, 01:45
I had a good buddy in the old guard when I was stationed at Fort Belvior. Six hours of polishing and preparation everyday he was on detail, I respected him a lot. If you would, forward those pictures to fox news or Glenn Beck. There great shots and i am sure they would love to have them.
ThirdWatcher
02-14-10, 06:19
I had a good buddy in the old guard when I was stationed at Fort Belvior. Six hours of polishing and preparation everyday he was on detail

I have no doubt about this. When I was at Ft. Bragg, we used to spend hours getting our (fatigue) uniforms ready before we went on Military Police patrol (and we were in no way as sharp as The Old Guard).

BTW, for those of you that are unfamiliar with The Old Guard, this shows what these fine soldiers are capable of: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dxTBK7jI1s
d90king
02-14-10, 06:57
Awesome! Got chills from just looking at it with respect....
GermanSynergy
02-14-10, 08:12
The Old Guard (TOG) stands post no matter what the weather conditions. I was in the Old Guard MP CO from 2002-2005, and these guys are definitely squared away.
m4fun
02-14-10, 09:39
I am local and get to Arlington Cemetary, giving tours honesly, to visitors, family, friends, etc quite often. This never gets old.

They are something to behold and whether its 100 degrees in the summer, 33 degrees sleeting in the late fall, or something like this, is it worth going to.
JHC
02-14-10, 10:59
A close friend was a PL in the Old Guard during the '80's and it sounds like their defensive mission is no joke. Prob can't say much more about that.
HES
02-14-10, 23:51
God bless these men. It takes a special kind of discipline to be able to do the job they do in the environments they have to deal with.
SteyrAUG
02-15-10, 00:21
Hardly surprising.

I'd be shocked to find out any different, they are a rare breed.
lalakai
02-15-10, 07:13
http://www.sharonwisconsin.com/veterans/tomb.htm

some more info on TOG.
dirksterg30
02-15-10, 09:44
http://www.sharonwisconsin.com/veterans/tomb.htm

some more info on TOG.

They truly are amazing men. Thanks for the link.
chadbag
10-29-12, 19:02
Old Guard stays at Tomb of Unknowns in superstorm - Houston Chronicle



http://www.chron.com/news/us/article/Old-Guard-stays-at-Tomb-of-Unknowns-in-superstorm-3991057.php


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SteyrAUG
10-29-12, 20:04
As I noted last time.

Hardly surprising.
VIP3R 237
10-29-12, 23:37
The terms Duty and Honor are exemplified by these men. I've only had the priveledge of visiting Arlington once when i was in 5th grade and even as a kid i can remember the sacred feeling that was unlike anything i have ever experienced.

God bless them.
3 AE
10-30-12, 01:33
The photos by Sgt. Torres Jr. of the "Old Guard" truly reflects their commitment to complete their never ending duty. God bless them and protect them.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.515517068472407.121621.109701809053937&type=3

I'd say more but I'm a bit choked up now.