Watch why you never mess with Sentinels guarding Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

“You’re a Toy Soldier!” — An arrogant kid mocks the Tomb Guard, and 21 seconds later he wishes he’d never opened his mouth. At a sweltering noon in Arlington, the white stone glowed like a silent warning. Hundreds stood holding their breath, eyes fixed on the Tomb Guard pacing twenty-one measured steps—service cap low, white gloves precise, the rifle seeming to hold the air itself in balance. In the crowd, a 13-year-old in limited-edition sneakers and a glossy phone smirked; his parents were bus

Sentinels reflect on honor of guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on its 100th anniversary

21 Steps at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier - Taps Bugler: Jari Villanueva