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Army 2-Star General Walks His Final Shift At The Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier
November 11, 2024, 03:25 PM
PASigArmy 2-Star General Walks His Final Shift At The Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier
Very cool article today on Task & Purpose about a retiring Army General who walked one final shift as a Tomb Guard at the the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. He started there in 1989 as a Private and chose to walk one final shift in 2024 there as a 2-star Major General just before retirement:
An Army general’s final ‘walk’ at the Tomb of the UnknownsMaj. Gen. William Zana, the only guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to reach the rank of general, took a final guard shift on the night he retired.
November 11, 2024, 03:45 PM
nhtagmemberCool story
November 11, 2024, 03:48 PM
rduckworThat's a pretty special story.
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November 11, 2024, 04:03 PM
Snake207That's pretty friggin' awesome.
November 11, 2024, 04:18 PM
uvahawkThis was perhaps the most selfless, and honorable, behavior from a senior general I have seen during my military career, pre- and post- my own retirement. General, I salute you for your service and devotion to duty!
November 11, 2024, 04:23 PM
jhe888Thank you, General Zana, and all soldiers.
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November 11, 2024, 05:12 PM
6gunsThanks for posting! Well worth the time to read...and cry.
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November 11, 2024, 05:23 PM
cruiser68Great article, thanks for posting. I attended my stepfathers burial at Arlington this past spring. Very solemn and honorable place. Besides my children being born, visits to Arlington National and the American Cemetery in Normandy were two of my most emotional days ever for me. Really puts things in perspective imo!
November 11, 2024, 05:37 PM
bertoThanks for sharing. Great story.
November 11, 2024, 06:26 PM
badguybusterHelluva career
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November 11, 2024, 07:20 PM
MikeinNCVery cool.
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preten2bCool story, TY. I've sent this to my family vets, including a nephew who was Old Guard Capt for a short time.
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November 11, 2024, 08:06 PM
VBVAGUYAwesome !!! Thank you for sharing. God Bless !!!
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November 11, 2024, 08:33 PM
SSgt USMC/VetThe General never forgot where he came from.
November 11, 2024, 08:39 PM
RightwireOne of the managers I work with was a member of the Old Guard during his service but did not apply to be a Sentinel. I can't wait to share this story with him tomorrow.
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drill sgtI salute you Gen. Zana......Several years ago on Veterans Day attended a program at a local elementry school and the key note speaker was a former memberof the old guard unit as well as a sentinal. He had the students listening to every word. .......... drill sgt.
November 11, 2024, 09:16 PM
RedhookbklynGreat read, thank you for posting.
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November 11, 2024, 09:19 PM
TMatsVery moving story. Thank you.
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November 11, 2024, 09:41 PM
DaBigBRHe also worked up until the last minute of his last day. Indeed a cool story.