Standing tall at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

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Two soldiers in Army ceremonial uniform (on right) are facing a much taller Army Soldier (on left) who is much taller that the other two Soldiers. They are standing in front of a small, green tent near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Standing tall at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Two Tomb Guards (on right) at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier are facing Spc. Malachi Hamber during a shift change at the Tomb. Standing at 6 feet, 9 inches tall, Spc. Hamber is one of the tallest Tomb Guard Soldiers in the Guard’s history.

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Tags: The Old Guard, Arlington National Cemetery, ANC, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Tomb Guard

Photo by: Elizabeth Fraser | VIRIN: 240924-A-IW468-1002.JPG

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