The Second Term of Donald J. Trump as President of the United States of America

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"Guards say they address crowds two or three times a day." S2 #4,300

"As for who the tomb guards are" S2 #4,300

Society of the Honor Guard | Who are the Tomb Guards?

tombguard.org

Thank you S2.

"As for the guard looking like he's from central casting, given their background that's not the least bit surprising." S2 #4,300

I can easily understand why decision-makers would wish to have glamorous standards. BUT !
President Nixon indefinitely suspended U.S. military conscription. So all persons * in U.S. military service are technically volunteers.
I personally consider it unlikely such volunteers would against their will be assigned to this special duty.

I don't know about 2026, but in the mid-1970's I gather this garrison was chronically under-populated.

* one need not be a U.S. citizen to serve in the U.S. military

 

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My point is that the recruitment process and standards for that role are unlikely to select anyone who doesn't fit the mold as it were.

 

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"My point is that the recruitment process and standards for that role are unlikely to select anyone who doesn't fit the mold as it were." S2 #4,302

I'd be surprised if it were otherwise.
My counterpoint is, beggars can't be choosers. If they need 100% and they have 114% to choose from, they can exclude the least desirable 14%. BUT !
If they need 100% and they only have 87%, compromises are made. We already see evidence of that:

• 1st Relief: 6'2" to 6'4"
• 2nd Relief: 6' to 6'2"
• 3rd Relief: 5'11" to 6'

Society of the Honor Guard | Who are the Tomb Guards?

tombguard.org

I doubt this is to comply with federal EEO.
It would simplify matters if there were a surplus of qualified applicants, and all applicants were precisely 6'4".
I deduce the 1st, 2nd, 3rd relief height hierarchy is an accommodation.

I am NOT happy about the reported frequency of these verbal reprimands. There are reasons to be a proud American. That's not one of them.

PS
Are there any human remains in this tomb? I deduce there were for a time the remains of four separate individuals.

 

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Are there any human remains in this tomb? I deduce there were for a time the remains of four separate individuals.

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There are 3 bodies currently buried in the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.
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Current Occupants

• • World War I: An unidentified service member interred beneath the main sarcophagus in 1921.
  • World War II: An unidentified service member interred in 1958 beneath a marble slab in front of the tomb.
  • Korean War: An unidentified service member interred in 1958 beneath a marble slab in front of the tomb.
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Vietnam War Crypt

• • A fourth service member from the Vietnam Warwas interred in 1984, but his remains were exhumed in 1998 after DNA testing identified him as Air Force First Lt. Michael J. Blassie
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  • His remains were returned to his family, and his crypt at Arlington National Cemetery remains vacant.
    
    
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You can learn more about the memorial via the

 

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And in a desperate attempt to save face

Sentinel at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier awarded medal by Hegseth​

https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/sentinel-at-tomb-of-the-unknown-soldier-awarded-medal-by-hegseth/