Today, Memorial Day, I’d like to take a moment to honor the Old Guard, those who protect the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery outside Washington, D.C. The changing of the guard ceremony, while quite simple, is one of the most moving displays I have witnessed in my travels. I commemorate it here with a photo essay of the change.
The Old Guard keeping watch
One foot in front of the other
Clicking the heels together on the turn
A well-worn path
The changing of the guard happens in front of the amphitheater
The columns atop the amphitheater
The sergeant appears from the amphitheater
The replacement guard follows
The sergeant addresses the visitors
The sergeant and the current guard walking
The sergeant inspects the replacement guard’s weapon
The current guard continues his march
The sergeant and the replacement approach the Tomb of the Unknowns
The exchange begins
The relieved guard stands at attention
The soldiers salute the Tomb of the Unknowns
The new guard steps forward
The march begins for the new guard
The new guard will march for an hour before being relieved
A soldier keeps watch
The Tomb of the Unknowns
Thank you, on this day and everyday, to the men and women in uniform, both past and present!
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That’s an impressive view. I like their uniforms. Blue suits them :).