A U.S. Army Tomb Guard, the Relief Commander, with the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), left, carefully inspects the M-14 rifle of an incoming sentinel, right, during the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, on Arlington National Cemetery, Arlignton, Virginia, April 30, 2026. Tomb Guards maintain the highest level of discipline and uniformity while appearing at the tomb, the relief commander is charged with ensuring the incoming sentinel’s uniform and weapon is nothing less than perfect before being permitted to guard the tomb. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Robert Vondersaar)
| Date Taken: | 04.30.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.07.2026 06:07 |
| Photo ID: | 9664150 |
| VIRIN: | 260430-Z-BL155-1612 |
| Resolution: | 3428x5214 |
| Size: | 3.18 MB |
| Location: | ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY, VIRGINIA, US |
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