050324-N-0295M-244 Arlington, Va. (Mar. 24, 2005) Ð Tomb Guard Pfc. Michael Steiner marches 21 steps down the black mat behind the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery, Va. Twenty-one steps was chosen because it symbolizes the highest military honor that can be bestowed, the 21-gun salute. The Tomb of the Unknowns is guarded 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and in any weather by Tomb Guard sentinels. The sentinels, all volunteers, are considered to be the best of the 3rd Infantry (The Old Guard), headquartered at Fort Myer, Va. Navy photo by PhotographerÕs Mate 2nd Cla
050324-N-0295M-244 Arlington, Va. (Mar. 24, 2005) Ð Tomb Guard Pfc. Michael Steiner marches 21 steps down the black mat behind the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery, Va. Twenty-one steps was chosen because it symbolizes the highest military honor that can be bestowed, the 21-gun salute. The Tomb of the Unknowns is guarded 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and in any weather by Tomb Guard sentinels. The sentinels, all volunteers, are considered to be the best of the 3rd Infantry (The Old Guard), headquartered at Fort Myer, Va. Navy photo by PhotographerÕs Mate 2nd Class Daniel J. McLain (RELEASED) US Navy 050324-N-0295M-244 Tomb Guard Pfc. Michael Steiner marches 21 steps down the black mat behind the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery, Va
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