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- The Tomb of the Unknowns is one of our nation's most hallowed and respectful places. Please remain standing and remove your hats out of respect for our nation's honored soldiers.
- lino brescia™August 12, 2016Somber and you must catch the changing of the guards. Lots of walking. Bring water when its hot!
- Jake SmithJuly 30, 2019If you position yourself correctly and at the time when the changing happens, you can get a glimpse of the room the soldiers wait in when they are off duty.
- Jeremy JacobowitzMay 29, 2014You must stay for the changing of the guards. Not a sound by anyone. Everyone was quite and this includes infants. I will be back here again. This was definitely a highlight of my week.
- Thomas CraenenJanuary 21, 2017Make sure to see the changing of the guards, taking place every hour in winter and every half hour in summer.
- Matt RosenbergNovember 13, 2012Bring a camera and be prepared to be humbled beyond belief for The Changing of The Guard.
- Dave SaltzerMarch 24, 2013Absolute must see. Changing every hour until april 1. Solemn and surreal experience that seen 6 times. No words can describe
- David PittsAugust 25, 2014Awesome experience and information inside the amphitheater. Remember to keep your mouth shut, or you'll get a quick reminder from the guard.
- Laura SwiftSeptember 16, 2013A must see at Arlington. Make sure to stick around for the changing of the guard ceremony.
- Edward DelfinoSeptember 10, 2018The changing of the guard can be seen every 30 minutes between 9 AM & 5 PM and is something that should not be missed.
- RachelApril 17, 2015Very moving. Watch the changing of the guards every 1/2 hour. An important piece of America's history.
- Kenny LiaoJune 17, 2012Please, for the sake of the fallen soldiers, turn off the ringer on your cell phones. It's so inconsiderate when your phone rings during the ceremony.
- Stand on the south side of the steps for the best view of the inspection ceremony. That is the side where restrooms are located as well.
- KipNovember 14, 2014Change of guard on the hour. Also can get a chance to see a new wreath laid at the tomb.
- Christine AisenbergMarch 29, 2013One of the most humbling experiences you can have or imagine. God Bless the Unknowns.
- Dione DAugust 5, 2011Wonderful ceremony. Silence your kids, your cell phones, and your camera shutter sounds, and enjoy the proceedings.
- Sam OdleJanuary 15, 2016The cemetery closes at 5 but you can stay till 5 to see the final changing of the guard
- The White HouseDecember 13, 2011President Obama and Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki participated in a wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns. Read more
- HarjitMay 1, 2013Changing of The Guard ceremony is held every 30 minutes in the summer. Otherwise, it's at every hour.
- Becky BottrillMay 23, 2013Happy I got the chance to experience this. It should be a requirement as an American to come here!
- Vera MediciMarch 27, 2010The Changing of the Guard is every half an hour from 0800 - 1700; starting April 1st, Arlington is open til 1900, last Guard change 1900