Player Embed Code: Download Embed Share A Sacred Duty Defense.gov May 24, 2019 | 1:00 It’s a small plot of land that’s never left unguarded. The sentinels who guard the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier are a small and exclusive group. They stand their post 24 hours a day, 365 days a year regardless of the weather. Hear the Sentinel’s Creed and you’ll know why.Edited by Air Force Staff Sgt. Jared Bunn, DOD