Unforgotten: Veterans honor Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Centennial

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District
Published Nov. 9, 2021
U.S. Navy Veteran Tina Holmes, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, Equal Employment Opportunity specialist, holds a U.S. flag while a Sentinel performs a Changing of the Guard demonstration at the Arlington National Cemetery’s Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington, Va., Oct. 22, 2021. The Army initially dedicated the Tomb on Armistice Day, Nov. 11, 1921, with the burial of an unknown service member from World War I. Over the past century, additional unknowns have been buried at the Tomb, and the site has become a people’s memorial that inspires reflection on service, valor, sacrifice, and mourning. (U.S. Army photo by Greg Nash)

U.S. Navy Veteran Tina Holmes, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, Equal Employment Opportunity specialist, holds a U.S. flag while a Sentinel performs a Changing of the Guard demonstration at the Arlington National Cemetery’s Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington, Va., Oct. 22, 2021. The Army initially dedicated the Tomb on Armistice Day, Nov. 11, 1921, with the burial of an unknown service member from World War I. Over the past century, additional unknowns have been buried at the Tomb, and the site has become a people’s memorial that inspires reflection on service, valor, sacrifice, and mourning. (U.S. Army photo by Greg Nash)

Military Veterans from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, pay tribute at the Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Oct. 22, 2021. USACE Baltimore District employees reflected on their military service and mourned the unidentified service members who perished in war, while visiting the cemetery and Tomb of the Unknown Soldier site. (U.S. Army photo by Greg Nash)

Military Veterans from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, pay tribute at the Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Oct. 22, 2021. USACE Baltimore District employees reflected on their military service and mourned the unidentified service members who perished in war, while visiting the cemetery and Tomb of the Unknown Soldier site. (U.S. Army photo by Greg Nash)

The Arlington National Cemetery’s Tomb of the Unknown Soldier stands atop a hill overlooking Washington, D.C., in Arlington, Va., Oct. 22, 2021. To memorialize a century of honor, the Arlington National Cemetery has hosted a series of Centennial commemorative events, exhibits, and ceremonies that will culminate on Nov. 11 in conjunction with the National Veterans Day Observance. (U.S. Army photo by Greg Nash)

The Arlington National Cemetery’s Tomb of the Unknown Soldier stands atop a hill overlooking Washington, D.C., in Arlington, Va., Oct. 22, 2021. To memorialize a century of honor, the Arlington National Cemetery has hosted a series of Centennial commemorative events, exhibits, and ceremonies that will culminate on Nov. 11 in conjunction with the National Veterans Day Observance. (U.S. Army photo by Greg Nash)

Sentinels from the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment render honors during a bugle call of Taps at the Arlington National Cemetery’s Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington, Va., Oct. 22, 2021. The bugle call of Taps has had a long association with Arlington National Cemetery. Today it is sounded at the many daily interments at Arlington and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier when a wreath is presented in honor of the Unknowns by the many military, veteran, civic, fraternal, school, and other organizations that travel to Washington to pay homage. (U.S. Army photo by Greg Nash)

Sentinels from the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment render honors during a bugle call of Taps at the Arlington National Cemetery’s Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington, Va., Oct. 22, 2021. The bugle call of Taps has had a long association with Arlington National Cemetery. Today it is sounded at the many daily interments at Arlington and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier when a wreath is presented in honor of the Unknowns by the many military, veteran, civic, fraternal, school, and other organizations that travel to Washington to pay homage. (U.S. Army photo by Greg Nash)

A Sentinel from the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment performs ceremonial duties during a Changing of the Guard demonstration at the Arlington National Cemetery’s Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington, Va., Oct. 22, 2021. This year marks the 100th anniversary of The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier – a lasting symbol of the courage, bravery, and sacrifices of generations of American Soldiers. The nation is forever indebted to all who have served our nation and made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. (U.S. Army photo by Greg Nash)

A Sentinel from the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment performs ceremonial duties during a Changing of the Guard demonstration at the Arlington National Cemetery’s Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington, Va., Oct. 22, 2021. This year marks the 100th anniversary of The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier – a lasting symbol of the courage, bravery, and sacrifices of generations of American Soldiers. The nation is forever indebted to all who have served our nation and made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. (U.S. Army photo by Greg Nash)

U.S. Army Veteran Trina Littlejohn, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, Washington Aqueduct administrative officer, dons her Operation Desert Storm combat medical armband at the Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Oct. 22, 2021.  USACE’s former service members commemorated the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Centennial during a Veteran’s Day tribute. The Tomb stands atop a hill overlooking Washington, D.C. Since 1921, it has provided a final resting place for one of America’s unidentified World War I service members, and Unknowns from later wars were added in 1958 and 1984. The Tomb also serves as a place of mourning and a site for reflection on military service. (U.S. Army photo by Greg Nash)

U.S. Army Veteran Trina Littlejohn, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, Washington Aqueduct administrative officer, dons her Operation Desert Storm combat medical armband at the Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Oct. 22, 2021. USACE’s former service members commemorated the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Centennial during a Veteran’s Day tribute. The Tomb stands atop a hill overlooking Washington, D.C. Since 1921, it has provided a final resting place for one of America’s unidentified World War I service members, and Unknowns from later wars were added in 1958 and 1984. The Tomb also serves as a place of mourning and a site for reflection on military service. (U.S. Army photo by Greg Nash)

U.S. Navy Veteran Mike Rafter, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, Construction Services Branch chief, pays tribute at the Arlington National Cemetery's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington, Va., Oct. 22, 2021. One hundred years after World War I Unknown's burial, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier symbolizes service and sacrifice, mourning and memory. (U.S. Army photo by Greg Nash)

U.S. Navy Veteran Mike Rafter, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, Construction Services Branch chief, pays tribute at the Arlington National Cemetery's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington, Va., Oct. 22, 2021. One hundred years after World War I Unknown's burial, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier symbolizes service and sacrifice, mourning and memory. (U.S. Army photo by Greg Nash)

U.S. Air Force Veteran Juan Baret, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, engineering technician, holds an Operation IRAQI FREEDOM expeditionary team award during a Veteran’s Day tribute at the Arlington National Cemetery’s Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington, Va., Oct. 22, 2021. In remarks made during the establishment of the Tomb in March 1921, Rep. Hamilton Fish III stated, “The burial of the Unknown Warrior should give the whole country an opportunity to express in a National way, their tribute to the glorious dead.” (U.S. Army photo by Greg Nash)

U.S. Air Force Veteran Juan Baret, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, engineering technician, holds an Operation IRAQI FREEDOM expeditionary team award during a Veteran’s Day tribute at the Arlington National Cemetery’s Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington, Va., Oct. 22, 2021. In remarks made during the establishment of the Tomb in March 1921, Rep. Hamilton Fish III stated, “The burial of the Unknown Warrior should give the whole country an opportunity to express in a National way, their tribute to the glorious dead.” (U.S. Army photo by Greg Nash)

U.S. Air Force Veteran Juan Baret, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, engineering technician, dons an Air Force staff sergeant insignia pin during a Veteran’s Day tribute at the Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Oct. 22, 2021. Baret and USACE Baltimore visited the cemetery’s Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a sacred memorial site and grave for three unknown American service members. The burial grounds connect visitors with the legacy of the United States Armed Forces throughout our nation’s history. (U.S. Army photo by Greg Nash)

U.S. Air Force Veteran Juan Baret, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, engineering technician, dons an Air Force staff sergeant insignia pin during a Veteran’s Day tribute at the Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Oct. 22, 2021. Baret and USACE Baltimore visited the cemetery’s Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a sacred memorial site and grave for three unknown American service members. The burial grounds connect visitors with the legacy of the United States Armed Forces throughout our nation’s history. (U.S. Army photo by Greg Nash)

U.S. Army Veteran Charles Ross, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, Washington Aqueduct contract maintenance specialist, holds his official photo during a Veteran’s Day tribute at the Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Oct. 22, 2021. Veterans Day celebrates the patriotism, service, and sacrifice of all who have served in the U.S. Military. (U.S. Army photo by Greg Nash)
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U.S. Army Veteran Charles Ross, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, Washington Aqueduct contract maintenance specialist, holds his official photo during a Veteran’s Day tribute at the Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Oct. 22, 2021. Veterans Day celebrates the patriotism, service, and sacrifice of all who have served in the U.S. Military. (U.S. Army photo by Greg Nash)