Changing of the Guard

From Oct. 1 through March 31, the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier occurs every hour, on the hour. 

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Operation Iraqi Freedom Medal of Honor Recipients

Click the headstone image or the recipient's name to learn more about that individual.


Recipient Marker

Ross A. McGinnis

  • Branch: U.S. Army
  • Rank: Specialist
  • Date of Birth: June 14, 1987
  • Date of Death: December 4, 2006
  • Date of Action: December 4, 2006
  • Gravesite: 60-8544
ross a mcginnis grave marker

Paul R. Smith

  • Branch: U.S. Army
  • Rank: Sergeant First Class
  • Date of Birth: September 24, 1969
  • Date of Death: April 4, 2003
  • Date of Action: April 4, 2003
  • Gravesite: MD-67
paul r smith grave marker