Proud Tiger 4,261 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 It may be snowing in DC but one thing you can count on.......a Tomb Guard is always doing his duty at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. https://www.facebook...?type=3 Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/149783-snow-in-dc-but-the-tomb-guards-never-quit/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NC1406 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Our country has some outstanding young people willing to serve. Someone on that FB feed called that Marine a soldier. Just a matter of time before she gets corrected lol. If I did FB I would help her out . Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/149783-snow-in-dc-but-the-tomb-guards-never-quit/#findComment-2424924 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUUSN 823 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 That's a Soldier and it's an Army unit. Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/149783-snow-in-dc-but-the-tomb-guards-never-quit/#findComment-2424927 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AU_Tiger_88 417 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 It may be snowing in DC but one thing you can count on.......a Marine is always doing his duty at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. https://www.facebook...?type=3 Sorry Proud Tiger but it is the Army who guards the tomb. If you want info on it here is a LINK Tomb Guards are part of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment "The Old Guard". Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/149783-snow-in-dc-but-the-tomb-guards-never-quit/#findComment-2424929 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Tiger 4,261 Posted January 23, 2016 Author Share Posted January 23, 2016 Our country has some outstanding young people willing to serve. Someone on that FB feed called that Marine a soldier. Just a matter of time before she gets corrected lol. If I did FB I would help her out . Soldier or Marine......these guys are dedicated to their never ending watch. Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/149783-snow-in-dc-but-the-tomb-guards-never-quit/#findComment-2424930 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Tiger 4,261 Posted January 23, 2016 Author Share Posted January 23, 2016 It may be snowing in DC but one thing you can count on.......a Marine is always doing his duty at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. https://www.facebook...?type=3 Sorry Proud Tiger but it is the Army who guards the tomb. If you want info on it here is a LINK Tomb Guards are part of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment "The Old Guard". You are right. Thanks for correcting me. I should know better since I have sat and watched them for hours when I lived just adjacent to Arlington Cemetery. I spent a lot of time there and at the Iwo Jima monument, one of my favorite spots. Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/149783-snow-in-dc-but-the-tomb-guards-never-quit/#findComment-2424932 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NC1406 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Yep. My bad. Definitely a soldier. I read Marine and didn't pay attention to the uniform or the duty. Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/149783-snow-in-dc-but-the-tomb-guards-never-quit/#findComment-2424933 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AU_Tiger_88 417 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 It may be snowing in DC but one thing you can count on.......a Marine is always doing his duty at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. https://www.facebook...?type=3 Sorry Proud Tiger but it is the Army who guards the tomb. If you want info on it here is a LINK Tomb Guards are part of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment "The Old Guard". You are right. Thanks for correcting me. I should know better since I have sat and watched them for hours when I lived just adjacent to Arlington Cemetery. I spent a lot of time there and at the Iwo Jima monument, one of my favorite spots. No Problem PT...They are dedicated and highly trained and go through a tough process to make it there. Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/149783-snow-in-dc-but-the-tomb-guards-never-quit/#findComment-2424940 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Tiger 4,261 Posted January 23, 2016 Author Share Posted January 23, 2016 It may be snowing in DC but one thing you can count on.......a Marine is always doing his duty at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. https://www.facebook...?type=3 Sorry Proud Tiger but it is the Army who guards the tomb. If you want info on it here is a LINK Tomb Guards are part of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment "The Old Guard". You are right. Thanks for correcting me. I should know better since I have sat and watched them for hours when I lived just adjacent to Arlington Cemetery. I spent a lot of time there and at the Iwo Jima monument, one of my favorite spots. No Problem PT...They are dedicated and highly trained and go through a tough process to make it there. Agreed. I edited the thread title and my post to be accurate. Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/149783-snow-in-dc-but-the-tomb-guards-never-quit/#findComment-2424941 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mims44 2,190 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Marines aren't smart enough to walk in a straight line that far without a DI there to guide them Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/149783-snow-in-dc-but-the-tomb-guards-never-quit/#findComment-2424955 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NC1406 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Marines aren't smart enough to walk in a straight line that far without a DI there to guide them :)/> Yeah but please put that stupid bastard next to me in a fire fight over any other service grunt. With or without his DI. Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/149783-snow-in-dc-but-the-tomb-guards-never-quit/#findComment-2424961 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Tiger 4,261 Posted January 23, 2016 Author Share Posted January 23, 2016 Marines aren't smart enough to walk in a straight line that far without a DI there to guide them :)/> Yeah but please put that stupid bastard next to me in a fire fight over any other service grunt. With or without his DI. Amen to that but I would like to have some Navy Seals close by. Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/149783-snow-in-dc-but-the-tomb-guards-never-quit/#findComment-2425003 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AURaptor 1,137 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Yep. My bad. Definitely a soldier. I read Marine and didn't pay attention to the uniform or the duty. Damn right your bad. Stop disrespecting USN's military !!! /sarcasm. Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/149783-snow-in-dc-but-the-tomb-guards-never-quit/#findComment-2425011 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUUSN 823 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Yep. My bad. Definitely a soldier. I read Marine and didn't pay attention to the uniform or the duty. Damn right your bad. Stop disrespecting USN's military !!! /sarcasm. NC1406 has two sons serving this country. He has my absolute respect. Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/149783-snow-in-dc-but-the-tomb-guards-never-quit/#findComment-2425020 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AURaptor 1,137 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Some folks don't get sarcasm, I suppose. Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/149783-snow-in-dc-but-the-tomb-guards-never-quit/#findComment-2425021 Share on other sites More sharing options...
homersapien 12,924 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Well, that's nice but I am more impressed by the examples set at the Bulge and Chosin Reservoir. Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/149783-snow-in-dc-but-the-tomb-guards-never-quit/#findComment-2425037 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasTiger 16,124 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Some folks don't get sarcasm, I suppose. Some don't do it well. Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/149783-snow-in-dc-but-the-tomb-guards-never-quit/#findComment-2425039 Share on other sites More sharing options...
homersapien 12,924 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Looks like they are supporting the weight of that M1 on the trigger guard. Man, that would get sore in a hurry. Must have a pad under it. Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/149783-snow-in-dc-but-the-tomb-guards-never-quit/#findComment-2425041 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooltigger21 0 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Well, that's nice but I am more impressed by the examples set at the Bulge and Chosin Reservoir, which I am sure undermines the policy. Well, that's nice but I am more impressed by the examples set at the Bulge and Chosin Reservoir, which I am sure undermines the policy. The events in the bulge are fascinating to me. I've started reading a new book about it. Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/149783-snow-in-dc-but-the-tomb-guards-never-quit/#findComment-2425048 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Tiger 4,261 Posted January 23, 2016 Author Share Posted January 23, 2016 The bulge is fascinating history but don't divert from the respect due to the Tomb Guards who walk at the tomb no matter what. Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/149783-snow-in-dc-but-the-tomb-guards-never-quit/#findComment-2425051 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AURaptor 1,137 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Some folks don't get sarcasm, I suppose. Some don't do it well. I shouldn't have to show I was being sarcastic, but even after I do, and some still don't get it, I can hardly be the one blamed. Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/149783-snow-in-dc-but-the-tomb-guards-never-quit/#findComment-2425052 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasTiger 16,124 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Some folks don't get sarcasm, I suppose. Some don't do it well. I shouldn't have to show I was being sarcastic, but even after I do, and some still don't get it, I can hardly be the one blamed. Sarah Palin blames Obama, so you're off the hook. Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/149783-snow-in-dc-but-the-tomb-guards-never-quit/#findComment-2425057 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Tiger 4,261 Posted January 23, 2016 Author Share Posted January 23, 2016 Some folks don't get sarcasm, I suppose. Some don't do it well. I shouldn't have to show I was being sarcastic, but even after I do, and some still don't get it, I can hardly be the one blamed. Sarah Palin blames Obama, so you're off the hook. Now that is encouraging, you agreeing with Sarah Palin Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/149783-snow-in-dc-but-the-tomb-guards-never-quit/#findComment-2425058 Share on other sites More sharing options...
aujeff11 6,243 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Our country has some outstanding young people willing to serve. Someone on that FB feed called that Marine a soldier. Just a matter of time before she gets corrected lol. If I did FB I would help her out :)/>. I'm sure that was embarressing. One of the greatest traditions in this country and you butchered it.Proud Tiggy. Drop and beat your face also. Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/149783-snow-in-dc-but-the-tomb-guards-never-quit/#findComment-2425062 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Tiger 4,261 Posted January 23, 2016 Author Share Posted January 23, 2016 Our country has some outstanding young people willing to serve. Someone on that FB feed called that Marine a soldier. Just a matter of time before she gets corrected lol. If I did FB I would help her out :)/>. I'm sure that was embarressing. One of the greatest traditions in this country and you butchered it.Proud Tiggy. Drop and beat your face also. LMAO.....While being so quick to criticize others, you are the one who should be embarrassed since you can't even spell embarrassing. Try harder next time Lil' Jeffrey Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/149783-snow-in-dc-but-the-tomb-guards-never-quit/#findComment-2425086 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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