Memorial Day: A look at our National Cemetery as its amphitheater turns 150 years old

Here’s how many funerals are at Arlington National Cemetery each week.

Soldiers were first assigned to guard the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in 1926, to discourage visitors from climbing or stepping on it. In 1937, the guards became a 24/7 presence, standing watch over the Unknown Soldier at all times.

The Unknown Soldiers represent all missing and unknown service members who served and made the ultimate sacrifice — they not only gave their lives, but also their identities to protect these freedoms. Soldiers who volunteer to become Tomb Guards undergo a strict selection process and intensive training. A fully qualified Tomb Guard identification badge is one of the rarest badges in the U.S. Army. Only about 10% of the applicants qualify.The Sentinel’s Creed

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