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Kevin

January 23, 2016, 11:50:38 am
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Inhogswetrust

January 23, 2016, 05:25:18 pm #1 Last Edit: January 24, 2016, 08:07:38 am by Inhogswetrust
GREAT topic! I've been to DC a lot. I lived two hours south in Richmond, VA (a really nice city) and we went there quite a bit and almost all the main tourist attractions and government buildings. IF someone asked me "If there is only one place that everyone should visit in DC where would it be?" I'd say "Arlington Cemetery and The Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers". Second would be the National Archives. Third would be the various War Memorials. WAY down the list would be the Capital and White House. They might not even make my top ten.
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NuttinItUp

January 23, 2016, 05:29:08 pm #2
Great!

Side question: Are their guns loaded while they guard the tomb?

jabohog

January 23, 2016, 05:34:53 pm #3
I got to tour the pentagon. All their guns were loaded, and there was a lot of guns.

Arlington Cemetery and The Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers changing of the guard was one of the most awesome things I have seen.

RollHogTide

January 23, 2016, 06:25:27 pm #4
I've been to DC several times when I was in the military.  I never had the honor of seeing it, but to those men - THANK YOU!!!

PorcineSublime

January 23, 2016, 07:40:06 pm #5
Quote from: RollHogTide on January 23, 2016, 06:25:27 pm
I've been to DC several times when I was in the military.  I never had the honor of seeing it, but to those men - THANK YOU!!!
It is quite the sight to see. Very emotional.
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BigPapaHawg

January 23, 2016, 07:44:12 pm #6
I hope to be able to see them some day!
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Doug

January 23, 2016, 08:14:33 pm #7
Quote from: NuttinItUpSide question: Are their guns loaded while they guard the tomb?
Absolutely.
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greenEGnHAWGS

January 23, 2016, 08:37:05 pm #8
Quote from: PorcineSublime on January 23, 2016, 07:40:06 pm
It is quite the sight to see. Very emotional.

Agreed. I went as a teen and I remember like it was yesterday. Changing of the guard is an emotional event.
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Inhogswetrust

January 24, 2016, 08:14:20 am #9
Quote from: greenEGnHAWGS on January 23, 2016, 08:37:05 pm
Agreed. I went as a teen and I remember like it was yesterday. Changing of the guard is an emotional event.

On one of my many visits there was a guy that was talking way to loud. It was distracting. The soldier stopped turned faced the crowd and said something about keeping quiet and the place as a place of respect and honor. Those guards are trained to handle anything I'd bet.
If I'm going to cheer players and coaches in victory, I damn sure ought to be man enough to stand with them in defeat.

"Why some people are so drawn to the irrational is something that has always puzzled me" - James Randi

gmarv

January 24, 2016, 08:32:03 am #10
Quote from: Kevin on January 23, 2016, 11:50:38 am
moved to where it needs to be, if this is not the right place



http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2016/01/23/soldiers-will-stand-guard-at-tomb-of-unknowns-through-historic-storm/
this is one of the things that makes our military great. they understand respect for our fallen soldiers. thank you for the link

Steef

January 24, 2016, 08:56:23 am #11
https://tombguard.org/society/faq/


Hate to link bomb, but every question has to be clicked on to get an answer.

Worth a look.

HogBreath

January 24, 2016, 09:05:29 am #12
Quote from: PorcineSublime on January 23, 2016, 07:40:06 pm
It is quite the sight to see. Very emotional.
Absolutely, just a really unique situation.  Soul stirring.
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MuskogeeHogFan

January 24, 2016, 09:06:54 am #13
Quote from: Kevin on January 23, 2016, 11:50:38 am
moved to where it needs to be, if this is not the right place

http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2016/01/23/soldiers-will-stand-guard-at-tomb-of-unknowns-through-historic-storm/

The "Old Guard" is a very demanding unit to be a part of and the requirements in terms of fitness, physical build, attention to detail and mental discipline are not of the type that just anyone who applies, can qualify. This group of young men have my eternal respect.
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Inhogswetrust

January 24, 2016, 09:39:16 am #14
Quote from: MuskogeeHogFan on January 24, 2016, 09:06:54 am
The "Old Guard" is a very demanding unit to be a part of and the requirements in terms of fitness, physical build, attention to detail and mental discipline are not of the type that just anyone who applies, can qualify. This group of young men have my eternal respect.

Women are included now. But I understand your meaning and agree!
If I'm going to cheer players and coaches in victory, I damn sure ought to be man enough to stand with them in defeat.

"Why some people are so drawn to the irrational is something that has always puzzled me" - James Randi

RebelliousHog

January 24, 2016, 09:59:02 am #15
Quote from: Steef on January 24, 2016, 08:56:23 am
https://tombguard.org/society/faq/


Hate to link bomb, but every question has to be clicked on to get an answer.

Worth a look.

THAT was a great link bomb. Well worth the read.
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FANONTHEHILL

January 24, 2016, 04:44:53 pm #16
Let me tell a quick story.  A few years ago our family went to Washington and we were on the Capital Mall at the WW II Memorial.  If you haven't seen it, it's a large pool surrounded by pillars with each state's name.  There was a family sitting at the edge of the pool letting their young kids play in the water.  I was a little bothered by it, but didn't say anything.  A woman approached the family and began to yell at them and tell them how disrespectful they were being.  An older man, probably close to 90 came up to the woman.  He was dressed in a WWII era Marine uniform.  He was a sergeant.  His uniform still fit perfectly and he was probably the toughbest man in Washington that day. He said to the woman, "Leave this family and these kids alone.  We did what we did so they could be right here enjoying their day.  This is what we fought for."

I'll never forget that man and when someone mentions the "Greatest Generation" his face is what I see.
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Steef

January 24, 2016, 04:48:18 pm #17
Quote from: FANONTHEHILL on January 24, 2016, 04:44:53 pm
Let me tell a quick story.  A few years ago our family went to Washington and we were on the Capital Mall at the WW II Memorial.  If you haven't seen it, it's a large pool surrounded by pillars with each star's name.  There was a family sitting at the edge of the pool letting their young kids play in the water.  I was a little bothered by it, but didn't say anything.  A woman approached the family and began to yell at them and tell them how disrespectful they were being.  An older man, probably close to 90 came up to the woman.  He was dressed in a WWII era Marine uniform.  He was a sergeant.  His uniform still fit perfectly and he was probably the toughest man in Washington that day. He said to the woman, "Leave this family and these kids alone.  We did what we did so they could be right here enjoying their day.  This is what we fought for."

I'll never forget that man and when someone mentions the "Greatest Generation" his face is what I see.

+1

Hog Fan from Camden

January 24, 2016, 09:03:04 pm #18
Quote from: FANONTHEHILL on January 24, 2016, 04:44:53 pm
Let me tell a quick story.  A few years ago our family went to Washington and we were on the Capital Mall at the WW II Memorial.  If you haven't seen it, it's a large pool surrounded by pillars with each state's name.  There was a family sitting at the edge of the pool letting their young kids play in the water.  I was a little bothered by it, but didn't say anything.  A woman approached the family and began to yell at them and tell them how disrespectful they were being.  An older man, probably close to 90 came up to the woman.  He was dressed in a WWII era Marine uniform.  He was a sergeant.  His uniform still fit perfectly and he was probably the toughbest man in Washington that day. He said to the woman, "Leave this family and these kids alone.  We did what we did so they could be right here enjoying their day.  This is what we fought for."

I'll never forget that man and when someone mentions the "Greatest Generation" his face is what I see.
Great story! 
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