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Resistance See other Resistance Articles Title: Blizzard Shuts Down Washington D.C. – Except For This Crack Army Unit Blizzard Shuts Down Washington D.C. – Except For This Crack Army Unit Screen Shot 2016-01-24 at 8.16.23 PM While everyday Americans scurried to their homes and hunkered down during the storm of the century, a little-known unit of the US Army was diligently standing guard over one of the most revered sites in military lore. Guarding the tomb of the unknown soldier is prestigious work, and the US Army’s ‘Old Guard’ does it, regardless of wind, rain or blizzards. According to The Blaze: As millions in and around the nation’s capital hunker down and ride out winter storm Jonas, the Old Guard at Arlington National Cemetery is still at its post, unfazed by the treacherous, blizzard conditions. “I will guard everything within the limits of my post and quit my post only when properly relieved,” read a tweet from the Old Guard on Friday, quoting the General Orders for Sentries. The Old Guard keeps watch over the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier 24/7 and escorts military funerals at Arlington National Cemetery, among other duties. It is the oldest active infantry unit in the U.S. Army. “As a record breaking snow storm hits the Washington, D.C. area, Sentinels from the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) continue to stand guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, Va. The Tomb Guards maintain a constant vigil at the Tomb no matter the weather conditions,” a Facebook post from the Old Guard on Friday reads. www.facebook.com/oldguard/posts/1110305805660194 The nation’s capital was forecast to get up to 30 inches of snow this weekend, with other areas such as Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York City also receiving up to two feet. More than 75 million people are feeling the impacts of the storm, which meteorologists have said is one for the record books. With such an harsh forecast, most Americans would understand if the Old Guard called it a day and took off until the weather improved. But not this elite unit, they kept watch, all night, all day, snow, ice or rain. These are unique soldiers who make us all proud to be Americans. What do you think? Could you guard the tomb at 2:00am in the middle of a snow storm? Leave a comment with your thoughts below. Poster Comment: Photos and Tweets at source. Post Comment Private Reply Ignore Thread Top • Page Up • Full Thread • Page Down • Bottom/Latest Begin Trace Mode for Comment # 1.
#1. To: BTP Holdings (#0)
Those guys are truly unique.
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