Soldiers Guard Tomb of the Unknowns During Blizzard 2016

PHOTO of soldier guarding Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington Cemetery by 3rd Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)

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ARLINGTON, VA -- Arlington Cemetery and everything else in the area is closed due to the blizzard, the Sentinels from the 3rd Infantry Regiment continue to guard the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The snowstorm has walloped the area with about a foot and a half of snow so far this weekend.

Here’s more about the guards, from their Web site:

1. The Tomb Quarters is located below the Memorial Amphitheater, and is where the Tomb Guards live and work during their duty time.
2. The term bolo stands for “be on the look out” and is first and last guard change and walk prior to public ANC hours. The Tomb Guard may allow a trainee to walk ”the mat” in full ceremonial uniform as practice.
3. The “Noon Moon” walk is coveted because it is the most visited, and therefore highest profile, Changing of the Guard and Walk of the day.
4. “Mirror-time” is part of Tomb Guard training when the trainee practices weapons manual and movements in front of several ceiling to floor mirrors in the quarters.
5. The “quarter till” alerts the Tomb Guards of the next Changing of the Guard, and is also a time to present Tomb Guards with special knowledge “high-speed” or certain motivation for the privilege of Walking the Mat.

Here’s another photo from The Old Guard:

Here’s a link to more photos in their album: https://flic.kr/s/aHskpKLeZG