Guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington Cemetery is among the highest honors a U.S. Servicemember can achieve.

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 ...

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — For the last two years, Army Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Jay has been dutifully guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. Rain or shine, snow or ...

From leading ceremonial performances to guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, Lt. Mapes plays a key role in honoring the Army’s time-honored traditions.