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Shoulder arms about face 21 steps, shoulder-arms about face.
Explosions, gunfire and screaming happened in the background. He continued his March.
Shoulder arms about face 21 steps, shoulder-arms about face.
He absolutely would not abandon his post. The tomb would remain untouched.
Shoulder arms about face 21 steps, shoulder-arms about face.
Unknown figure carrying a weapon. Does not look human. It is attempting to violate the tomb. This cannot stand. He sites His rifle in On the Enemy. Just as he had done at Basic in Camp Dodge in Iowa in 1917. Just as he had done at Basic At Camp Shelby in Mississippi in 1942. Just as he had done At Bellawood. Just as he had done at Iwo jima. just as he had done at Salerno. Just as he had done at Normandy.
He fired. The figure dissolved into black smoke.
Shoulder arms about face 21 steps, shoulder-arms about face.
Gunfire. Explosions. Thick smoke.
Shoulder arms about face 21 steps, shoulder-arms about face.
He was an honor guard. He would stand guard until relieved.
Shoulder arms about face 21 steps, shoulder-arms about face.
The sun was rising.
Shoulder arms about face 21 steps, shoulder-arms about face.