Soldier continues watch over Tomb of the Unknown Soldier as hurricane-force winds, rain lash DC areaBy Emilee Speck, FOX Weather
July 31, 2023
ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY, Va. – As powerful wind gusts whipped trees on the grounds of the Arlington National Cemetery, a lone soldier continued their watch over the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Saturday as rain lashed the area during severe storms.
Soldiers from the 3rd US Infantry Regiment, known as “The Old Guard,” stand watch over the Tomb of the Unknown 365 days a year, even in horrible weather.
On Saturday, the Tombs Guards, or Sentinels, continued their watch as hurricane-force winds roared through the Washington D.C. area. Winds uprooted trees in the District and caused widespread damages.
The damage was likely caused by a downburst, according to the FOX Forecast Center.
The National Weather Service said wind gusts with the line of storms were estimated to top 80 mph and were accompanied by torrential rainfall and frequent lightning.
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https://nypost.com/2023/07/31/soldier-continues-watch-over-tomb-of-the-unknown-soldier-as-hurricane-force-winds-rain-lash-dc-area/
