This happened on my 8th grade field trip yesterday. Some kid put his jacket on the railing and the guard yelled, "Remove Your Jacket from the railing"

whats amazing is that these sentinels are all soldiers that have volunteered service and have guarded the tomb for over 80 years , 24/7, thank you for your commitment to service.

My grandparents took me here when I was six. They explained how I needed to behave before we went. I remember it being absolutely silent. I didn’t talk or fidget. My grandpa is a vet along with my dad and his three brothers.

“It is requested that all visitors maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times”

For every one of ours who served on foreign continents and didn't come home....you have this Marine's respect.

Being a UK military personal, I admire the American respect, their movement was perfect, hours and weeks even months to train to do this. Absolutely perfect, brothers in arms!

I have to say American drill is absolutely outstanding and second to none. Love and respect from your brothers across the pond. 🇬🇧🤝

I have been at the Tomb of Unknown Soldier. When we where the crowd was very quiet and respectful . The military guard was amazing. Thank you for your Service.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

they have marched grooves into the floor. i find that awesome

Silence and respect is something our culture has forgotten in it's narcissism.

My family visited the cemetery in the 70's and happened to be there for the guard changing. There was no photographs permitted and silence and respect were a given. It was amazing and breathtaking!

That was worth the wait. His tone was perfect and demonstrated what the US military is about. Power and strength but above all respect.

I thought he was going to scream "Shut that fucking baby up!"

He did the right thing of calling the crowd out! I've been to the Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier! Brought tears to my eyes while Honoring the Soldier! I was totally blown away by the beauty of the Guards precision! God bless our troops!

These are men who will stand their post in freezing weather. These are men who will stand their post in such heat and humidity, that they will pass out. These are men that will stand their post in a hurricane, defying the orders of their CO, and his CO. Do you grasp the level of discipline and duty in what I speak of? Can you comprehend that you have not insulted them, rather you have insulted 1000s of their fallen brothers, which they will guard over without fail? I can explain it to you, but I cannot understand it for you. If you cannot be quiet, stand still, take your hat off, shed a tear, by all means, please don't pass through the front gates. You should be so lucky to be honored so greatly when you pass. Sadly, you do not posses an ounce of the honor that is found, in the men who rest in this garden of stones.

You can tell exactly how much discipline and precision these soldiers have by the way the concrete is worn at each step. Every guard has stepped on the exact same spots over the years

I like the smooth way they walk up and down.

4:39 is where he called them out btw

The silence was deafening when he spoke.. even the sequita’s couldn’t out loud those ignorant people’s silence. Good for that soldier to speak out. God bless our soldiers.

People just don't realize how important this man's job is and what he represents a honor and dignity to the fallen soldiers there...I wonder what has happened to this country....Pray for this country... When I was in the marine corps in 1968 the same problem disrespect for our military and the dead i was just thinking maybe that the country was making a come back, maybe not. I'm beginning to believe this country is on its way out especially what I see on the TV news...I hope not... This date is September 2020, ever snice I posted this 8 months ago the world has changed, if you think that it was bad then, grab your hat because this ride is about to start.... i think we are about to see a revolution between good and evil or right and the left. We will see after the elections....will see...

It is getting where People just think this is another Disney Attraction They needed to be called out.

Look at the wear of the paths they walk. That shows true order in my eyes.

As a former serving soldier with another ( allied ) country, i would naturally be silent and respectful, to the fallen of another country, whether allied, or not. It is part of our inbuilt Esprit de Corps.

Thank you! the way he even requested them to be quiet had precision...love it! I can watch them all day

you can see the path that they have walked for so many years

I lost my brother in the Vietnam War. The wounds of his loss are still as fresh today as they were back on May 18th 1969. I ask that anyone who chooses to attend the Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier ceremony refrain from acts of disrespect. Countless men and women have given their lives so that we may continue to enjoy the Freedoms so many take for granted. If you feel you cannot or will not show dignity or the respect that these brave soldiers deserve then please stay away.

The Tombs have 3 unknown soldiers who paid the ultimate price to defend our nation. The reason the Army 3rd U.S. Infantry, "The Old Guard" stands this reverent watch is because people were disrespecting the site and our fallen warriors. They stand this watch every single day, regardless of the weather. Our fallen hero's and those who guard their eternal rest deserve the utmost respect and the gawkers in this video obviously could care less. Thank you to the soldier firstly and secondly, shame on everyone their for making him have to treat you like children for disrupting and disrespecting this ceremony.

Since when did the tomb become such a huge "tourist" attraction? It's supposed to be a place of respect. People are such tools.

That slow marching is a skill, amazingly so. If you have never gone through drill exercises, you simply won't understand that. Tip of the cap (or beret) from the UK.

I was a member of the honor guard. I've folded our flag and delivered it to countless weeping family members of our fallen brothers and sisters young and elderly. We trained relentlessly to honor those who had served and sacrificed. It is a privilege to pay respect to the tomb of the unknown soldiers and MIA. Jostes, Sheehan, I'll remember you forever, and I'll remember April 4th Sadr City for the rest of my life. Civilians, you've never experienced it. Please be respectful to something you can't comprehend.

A Changing of the Guard @ The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Grateful, I was privileged to witness the ceremony through a Boy Scout Troop when I was a teen. 47 now. Thank You Sirs for your Service.

SHAME ON THAT CROWD!! I traveled from Seattle to pay my respects to my two uncles and grandfather buried there...I attended this ceremony (on a different day) and I cried. God bless America 🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸

You know I've always found military traditions and ceremonies like this to be quite interesting. Very beautiful too to see how the dead are treated.

Very disciplined. Amazing to watch. And respect to the fallen. Salute from a former danish Soldier.

I attended this earlier this year and thank God I was in a crowd that was respectful.

Its amazing to see the paths of the soldiers before them as they have walked it for nearly a century.

I was just there like 3 days ago and our crowd was completely silent

The Tomb of the Unknown deserves the ultimate respect.

I don't know how anyone watching this amazing display of honor could be disruptive. I was in silence and awe just watching it on the internet. We need to show gratitude and respect by our solemn silence as these dedicated soldiers perform this duty to our Nation.

We should make a law for anyone laughing or being disrespectful at these graves should be personally slapped by the soldiers guarding it.

Yet you can still hear idiots talking and commenting! Good grief!! Show some respect!! For any veteran who may be reading this- THANK YOU and God Bless you for your service- you are appreciated.

The discipline required to be selected and serve as a member of this group is extraordinary. Extraordinary.

This is not a tourist attraction. The government needs to stop lettinng these disrespectful civilians come there.

When my kid cries in the store I remove them promptly, let alone the tomb of the unknown solider! Good grief, put your own desires aside and TAKE YOUR KID AWAY!!!

It is not considered disrespectful to film the guard. It is however considered disrespectful by dressing as if your at Disney Land and/or making noise, talking or bringing crying babbling children. The changing of the guard is truly about respect for all those that gave their lives for us and this Country. If people can not respect that supreme sacrifice as the gift it is as than they need not come.

So beautiful it made me cry. This is America at it's finest. If you will notice there is only one set of footprints noted as they change gaurd. They follow the same route as all the Guards in the past have taken. It"s too bad people couldn't remove their hats to show some respect.

Outstanding comportment by the officer on duty. A solemn ceremony that deserves respect and reverence.

I’ve watched like 20 of these videos and the way they click their shoes together is so satisfying

This tomb is for all unknown soldiers btw. Who died far from home with nobody ever knowing what happened to them or having remains to lay to rest. It should be internationally respected.

I've attended this ceremony in person and the dignity and honor that is displayed made my heart swell with pride. I didn't know that each military branch has its own TOTUS, so now I need to find a way to go back there and pay my respects at the other tombs. I don't know the soldiers but I do know that without them I wouldn't have my freedoms. How do you say "thank you" to someone for laying down their life for you? Beautiful ceremonies and quiet respect just seem to fall short of truly honoring their sacrifice. God bless America and thank you for being such a special country.

The Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown is absolutely one of America's most sacred events.

*"IT IS REQUESTED THAT ALL VISITORS MAINTAIN AN ATMOSPHERE OF SILENCE AND RESPECT AT ALL TIMES"* The moment he speaks at 4:50 everyone gets quiet, and rightfully so.

It's sad that grown assed adults have to be reminded of simple things like this. Good job.

It is requested that the comments section remains silent and respectful sometimes.

The three most respective monuments I have ever attended has been Antietam battlefield ,Gettysburg battlefield and the tomb of the unknown soldier. I left all three with a tear in my eye and lump in my throat

Precision at it's finest.... 80 years worth of markings on that they step perfectly in each spot.... so fascinating

Am I the only one who really impressed by this? oO

cheers from France. We give due respect to those fallen for us.

I've only been there twice but I can't imagine watching them ever get old. And I definitely can't imagine disrespecting their honor guard.

Shout out to Hinesville, Ga. I know it gets hot as hell in GA..but I can't imagine being in a dark suit, in the middle of July/August, marching anywhere outside. These guys are outstanding.

How incredibly sad that visitors have to be told to show respect to deceased soldiers and to the ritual of respect. But then again, look at the caliber of people today, no surprise.

if you look closely you see were the cement slabs are worn down were the guards walk with nearly no deviation in the path .true respect

How anyone could give this thumbs down is beyond me. My entire family is military and very proud. Grandfather was a medic during WWII. I have thee upmost respect for all who have served, and are serving. My heart goes out to you all. Men and Women. ❤️

My uncle who I am named after was a guard here . He never spoke of it but I know it was one of his proudest moments. May he Rest In Peace.

is it that hard for people to shut their pie holes and show some respect during the ceremony?? c'mon people!!!

FYI... Don't take a baby here

I remember when i was there last summer, we got lucky because there wasn’t nearly as many people there, so it was quiet. What an experience. Absolutely incredible sight.

This is amazing to see. When I was there they had to reprimand some visitors in a similar manner. Oh, and they're not guards, they're sentinels.

When a crowd starts to get loud at the Tomb, they should all be removed from the area

starts at 4:48

Honestly, as part of "that" generation, I'm sometimes really appalled by the level of disrespect we have with the younger generation.

these sentinels have guarded the tomb of the unknown soldier 24/7/365 for almost 100 years. so much respect towards them

I was lucky enough to go and watch this and it was truly amazing that Americans still have respect for past soldiers who died in combat.

Very solemn to me as a former soldier. In 1998 I took my Father in law who was a Russian fighter pilot in World War Two to Arlington where one of my cousins is buried. He asked specifically to go while visiting.At the tomb he cried. After as we started to leave, he asked to shake hands and greet some young soldiers and sailors standing around. He spoke no English so my wife interpreted for him. He shook hands and cried some more and the young guys just were thrilled to meet him.I was so proud of those young men and thanked them for their service on my Father in laws behalf and for me as well. I served 6 years in the Army and couuld not have been more proud of these young men.

These are the most disciplined troops on the planet. It was a honor seeing them back when I was in highschool. Definitely something that sticks with you forever. If you have the opportunity to visit, it will be worth it.

Nobody can simply ‘be’ anywhere anymore, silently and in a contemplative manner. No, everything must be experienced through the lens of a smart phone.

I cannot watch this ceremony live or on video without years rolling down my cheek. The honor and reverence shown by these men is overwhelming. God bless them all

when I was in High School ROTC I had the privilege of laying a wreath here. it was a pretty big deal to me then and still is.

the foot marks from where they walk. incredible.

I hate to say but this is the second video I've watched of the Tomb of the unknown soldier guard Requesting people to maintain silence

I had to replay the part where Sentinel basically told them to shut up, it was too smooth. But I agree, the crowd was being disrespectful.

It is too bad that this guard had to call out the crowd! Silence and Respect at all times.

When I visited washington, and went to the tomb of the unknowns to watch the changing of the guard. To watch them with so much precision. It was so quiet and somber. I cried through the whole changing.

These guy's are shit tight. Definitely squared away. I've served on funeral details and at parades. I always gave it my best. I'm proud to see these soldiers professionalism and fortitude.

I don't understand how visitors can be so disrespectful during this ceremony for our fallen heroes. God bless our troops and honor their sacrifice.

I don't know what they were laughing out but I love this guard for calling the crowd out. Nothing funny at the tomb of the UNKNOWN soldier. Been there. It is quite something to see, I am glad I went.

I was honored to see this with my veteran husband on a trip to Washington 12 years ago. He is gone now. The atmosphere when we were there was appropriately somber and no one spoke. Not because It was forbidden, but because it is a solemn tribute to the Americans who didn't come home. It hurts to think that Americans come to see this moving ceremony to men who gave their LIVES and don't respect this or like us, feel tears in their eyes. Thank you Veterans for my freedom and God Bless you. Glad you made it home.

Mad props to these guys. So dignified and disciplined. I couldn't do it.

This is absolutely beautiful , look at how clean these men are!!!

I love these ceremonies and I also hate it when it’s ruined by people who can’t show respect for these brave men who died for our country. Dress up like you appreciate these men.

Good job by the guard, it was appropriate to correct the crowd noise.

2nd rarest badge in the military! And 1 of the hardest to earn! That soldier worked his tail off to be a tomb guard!

An overall note, for those wanting info. The Old Guard, guards the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier 24 hours a day 7 days a week. During the Hurricanes that hit the east coast, the soldiers were told they didnt have to go to the Tomb because of the weather. The soldiers all went and did their jobs, weather and all. DEDICATION.

I saw this live on a school field trip. My dad served in Iraq and Afghanistan. I knew the meaning of it. My classmates didn't. As i stood silently and respectfully, they were on there phones or talking and the teachers weren't paying attention. Sad

So many sacrifices, so many died for this country. I have so much respect for these Soldiers. RIP Brave ones. I live, because of you.😪❤

I just found this and it is truly beautiful and sad at the same time...I have never visited but I think it really does deserve serious respect, glad to see this guy stand up to the crowd like that-very tactfully done Sir!

Does anyone else get like, anxious watching these like youre watching something you shouldnt be. Being entertained by such a seriously wrong thing? I get that feeling everytime I see one of these videos but I still watch them, why? I think its because I really respect the guys that do this and like to see them be able to bring some sort of order to this crazy world in some sort of capacity seemingly on command.

The proper way to say "Shut the hell up"

A privilege to watch. Always brings a tear to my eyes.the Sentinels drill is magnificent.

That guard sounded beyond professional, kind of made me tear up for some reason.