Guards at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

[StarOfAfrica2]

I have no idea if this info is true or not, it was sent to me in an email.  That alone makes it suspect.    I cant seem to verify the requirements.

 For a person to apply for guard duty at the tomb, he must be
between 5' 10" and 6' 2" tall and his waist size cannot exceed 30."  Other
requirements of the Guard: They must commit 2 years of life to guard the
tomb, live in a barracks under the tomb, and cannot drink any alcohol on
or off duty for the rest of their lives. They cannot swear in public for the
rest of their lives and  cannot disgrace the uniform {fighting} or the tomb in
any way. After two years, the guard is given a wreath pin that is worn on
their lapel signifying they served as guard of the tomb. There are only
400 presently worn. The ! guard must obey these rules for the rest of their
lives or give up the wreath pin.
 
       The shoes are specially made with very thick soles to keep the heat
and cold from their feet. There are metal heel plates that extend to the
top of the shoe in order to make the loud click as they come to a halt.
There are no wrinkles, folds or lint on the uniform. Guards dress for duty
in front of a full-length mirror.
 
       The first six months of duty a guard cannot talk to anyone, nor
watch TV.  All off duty time is spent studying the 175 notable people laid
to rest in Arlington National Cemetery. A guard must memorize who they are
and where they are interred. Among the notables are: President Taft, Joe
E. Lewis {the boxer} and Medal of Honor winner Audie Murphy, {the most
decorated soldier of WWII} of ! Hollywood fame.
 
       Every guard spends five hours a day getting his uniforms ready for
guard duty.

[Bruno]

Snopes

[lasersailor184]

Anyone notice how the world was a brighter and more fun place before snopes?

[StarOfAfrica2]

TY!  I tried Snopes first, but I must have typed something wrong.  i got nothing.  I wasnt aware of the FAQ.  Now I am.

[SunKing]

That email is still going around? I think I recieved that about 3 years ago.

[Sandman]

Originally posted by lasersailor184
Anyone notice how the world was a brighter and more fun place before snopes?

Well... ignorance is bliss.

Why worry about interesting true stories when you can just make **** up.

[SteelFS]

Yep it's all very true,   what a life choice ehh.

[FiLtH]

Then again..look a the choice a good priest made.

[lasersailor184]

Hey, at least we're happy, right sandy?

[mauser]

If I get the chance later on I'll try and see if I can dig up a post I got from another board about this e-mail.  Someone who was/still is a guard commented on it.  For now, at least the no swearing part is false...

However, being a guard is still demanding, and still one of the more highly regarded (by the public) jobs in the Army outside of SF and Ranger.

[DREDIOCK]

Originally posted by Bruno
[BSnopes[/url][/b] [/B]

Why is it when I try to click on this link. and a couple sites I've tried to go to "Microsoft office for small Buisness 2000" instalation wizard pops up?

[DREDIOCK]

Another question.

While I have no doubt this one is correct. or incorrect as the case may be.
Everyone uses "Snopes" to debunk.
but how are we so sure Snopes has the real answer all the time?

[Sandman]

Originally posted by DREDIOCK
Another question.

While I have no doubt this one is correct. or incorrect as the case may be.
Everyone uses "Snopes" to debunk.
but how are we so sure Snopes has the real answer all the time?

You're free to prove Snopes wrong.

[DREDIOCK]

Originally posted by Sandman
You're free to prove Snopes wrong.

I do not feel the need to try.

I am simply curious as to why everyone assumes Snopes is always right

[Maverick]

Why do you assume it is not?