Dr. Nassar, who has pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography, is awaiting trial on criminal sexual conduct charges, and he has been sued by more than 100 women accusing him of sexual abuse. He has pleaded not guilty to the assault charges.
Since 1948, the Tomb Guards, a special platoon within the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) work on a team rotation of 24 hours on, 24 hours off, for five days, taking the following four days off.
Save. Since 1937, guards have marched in front of The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C. 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The soldiers who volunteer to guard the Tomb go through vigorous training, and follow detailed requirements to be a sentinel for the tomb.