John Royal Porter
Member since 2001

Duty Position(s):
Sentinel

Relief:
2nd

Dates:
May 1987 - November 1988

Brief Army History:
Enlisted from 1986 - 1989

Units:
Company E (Honor Guard), 3d US Infantry (The Old Guard), Fort Myer, VA

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Awards / Decorations:
Army Achievement Medal
Tomb Guard Identification Badge

Campaigns:

Highest Rank:

Corporal
(E-4)


Home City / State:
Huntington Beach, CA

Date of Birth:
February 6, 1968


After the Army:
Completed my masters degree in rhetorical communications. Taught Public Speaking, Debate, and Interpersonal Communication at California State University, Long Beach 1995-1998.  Currently working as a contractor for the DoD, preparing US cities to respond to Chemical and Biological Terrorism.  Additionally, worked on the Army After Next exercises at the US Army War College organizing the US Army for the 21st century.  And Direct Focus exercises a series of nuclear weapons accident recovery exercises.

Current Occupation:

Degrees/Schooling:
Certificate, Emergency Response to Terrorism, National Fire Academy
MA in Rhetorical Communication, California State University (Long Beach)
BA in Communication Studies, California State University (Long Beach)

Most Memorable Moment at Tomb:
I don’t have just one memorable moment, my entire tour with the Unknowns was memorable. Night hours were always my favorite time to be with the Unknowns - it allowed time to reflect on the Unknowns and myself.

The highlight of my tour was my first walk – my parents were there to watch.

The low point was the controversy over the Vietnam Unknown – I feel I lost a good friend.

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