I've been there several times and seen the changing of the guard twice. I also noted some inaccuracies in the original post. You Army fellers know more about it than I do, but as I recall, they're actually called "Sentinels", and are changed every hour during tourist season and every two hours during the off season.
Also, according to a pamphlet on it, it takes about 8 months to earn the Sentinel badge, and once earned it can be worn on the uniform from then on, regardless of job or rank.
Also, during the changing, the audience is asked to remain standing and silent.
Considering the precision involved, hour after hour, as an old Marine I told my wife I think I'd rather be out in the boondocks being shot at.
I shouldn't be facetious. It's indeed a very solemn and moving ceremony.
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