Arlington National Cemetery Changing of The Guard
Apr 18, 2021 15:01:12 #
Apr 18, 2021 15:32:01 #
Alyn McConnaha
Loc: Lebanon, IN
I was there several years ago; we had just been told that no pictures were allowed.Yet, some "gentleman" was going to get a picture anyway. I waited a few seconds, then leaned to the left. I have always wondered how he liked his picture of the back of my head!!! ;-) .
Apr 18, 2021 15:37:11 #
Good one! From that you can tell that the sergeant is a member of the Third Infantry honor guard, airborne qualified, has not seen combat and has received the good conduct medal.
Apr 18, 2021 15:51:17 #
eztnus wrote:
A must see in Washington.
Very emotional image you captured! How focus they must be all the time.
Apr 18, 2021 15:52:53 #
It's extremely impressive!
I've so much respect for those guards!
I've so much respect for those guards!
Apr 18, 2021 16:05:52 #
Alyn McConnaha
Loc: Lebanon, IN
IF I recall--you are told that NO PICTURES are allowed during that ceremony.
Apr 18, 2021 16:45:47 #
eztnus
Loc: Maryland
Thanks to all for comments. I asked for and received permission to take pictures. Thanks to all of you who served.
Apr 18, 2021 17:35:23 #
I photographed it from a distance when we were there. I don't recall anyone saying photos were not OK. It is a very impressive ritual to watch. They execute it with great precision.
Apr 19, 2021 05:56:30 #
I believe that the medal of a rifle on a blue field indicates combat veteran. Look again.
Apr 19, 2021 06:25:09 #
medphotog
Loc: Witness protection land
When did they institute a no photo rule? It's been about ten years since I've been to there (Tomb, not ANS itself) but before that as long as you stayed behind the rope and were respectful you were allowed. In fact I was "caught" in the background photographing VP Cheney Veterans Day (maybe '11). It was on the old website before they revamped it.
Apr 19, 2021 06:33:57 #
DAN Phillips wrote:
I believe that the medal of a rifle on a blue field indicates combat veteran. Look again.
Dan, that is the Expert Infantry badge. You are thinking about the Combat Infantry Badge.
They differ only that the CIB has a surrounding wreath.
Ken
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