Middletown City Hall has a special project many in the city are proud of on display in their main entrance. An exact-to-scale ...

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier symbolizes those Americans who gave their lives in World War I, World War II and the Korean War in defense of the nation’s integrity, honor and tranquility.

Last soldier buried in Tomb of the Unknowns wasn’t unknown November 8, 2012 More than 12 years ago Summary By Bill Thomas ...

Tomb guards wear the Tomb Identification Badge on the right breast pocket. The design is an inverted, open laurel wreath surrounding a representation of the front elevation of the tomb.

The most meaningful change to their uniforms was probably the introduction of the Tomb Badge—or more precisely, the Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Identification Badge.

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was constructed in 1921, after Congress approved the burial of an unidentified US soldier from World War I, with other unknowns interred since.

According to the Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, since 1959, only about 570 Soldiers have been awarded the coveted Tomb Guard Identification Badge.

William Zana, the only guard of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to reach the rank of general, took a final shift on his last day in the Army.

Archaeologists hope to uncover the exact locations of the fort in preparation for a partial rebuild of the structure.

I wish everybody could witness the guarding of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, a compelling ceremony and symbolism.

Find out more about the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, from the first soldier ever interred in it to the rigorous process of guarding it.

In March 1926, soldiers from nearby Fort Myer were first assigned to guard the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The guards, present only during daylight hours, discouraged visitors from climbing or ...