Spc. Brett Hyde, Tomb Sentinel, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), maintains his vigil during Hurricane Sandy while guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, Va.

Spc. Brett Hyde, Tomb Sentinel, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), maintains his vigil during Hurricane Sandy while guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery ...

ARLINGTON, Va. (WTVR) – A picture of guards standing at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery is being re-tweeted around the internet as Hurricane Sandy dumps rain on Virginia.

Brett Hyde, Tomb Sentinel, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), takes his twenty-one steps across a water soaked mat while guarding the Tomb during Hurricane Sandy at the Tomb of the Unknown ...

A Sentinel from The Old Guard marches in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Saturday, July 29, 2023, during severe weather. (Image: @SunsetGrilleDC/Twitter) ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY, Va.

In March 1926, soldiers from nearby Fort Myer were first assigned to guard the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The guards, present only during daylight hours, discouraged visitors from climbing or ...

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier has been guarded 24/7 since 1937. Tomb Guards come from the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, “ The Old Guard .” Serving the U.S. since 1784, the Old Guard is the ...

For over 100 years, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier has served as the heart of Arlington National Cemetery. As a sacred memorial site and the grave of three unknown American service members, the ...

Hundreds will honor the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day. The ceremony includes a prelude from the United States Marine Corps band and a full honor wreath ...

Soldiers from "The Old Guard," stand watch over the Tomb of the Unknown everyday, even in terrible weather.

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier symbolizes those Americans who gave their lives in World War I, World War II and the Korean War in defense of the nation’s integrity, honor and tranquility.