Soldier who admonished Hegseth group at Arlington Cemetery awarded a medal
Soldier who admonished Hegseth group at Arlington Cemetery awarded a medal: The incident occurred after a group photo at the Tomb of the Unknowns.
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Key FactsSentinel Warns Hegseth’s Group at Tomb of Unknown Soldier
1 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Footage showed Hegseth, his wife and aides posing at the tomb; the sentinel addressed the group as it was leaving.

  • The footage did not show who in the group laughed or whether Hegseth was among them.

  • Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said the soldier correctly and respectfully reminded everyone to maintain decorum.

  • The day before, the House sent eight articles of impeachment against Hegseth to the Judiciary Committee, effectively stalling an effort to remove him.
  • “This is truly abhorrent. Pete Hegseth doesn't know how to conduct himself, even at The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. His behavior is unbecoming of any visitor to the Tomb, let alone that which comes from a Secretary of Defense.”— Adam Kinzinger, a former Republican congressman and Air Force veteran, condemned the incident in a post on X.
Key FactsHegseth awards soldier medal after reprimand at tomb
22 hours ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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  • After a loud laugh as a photo session ended, Iglesias told Hegseth’s group to maintain silence and respect at the tomb.

  • The Pentagon said the medal recognized Iglesias’s performance of his duties at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

  • Hegseth shared a post on X about the medal ceremony and praised Iglesias.

  • Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said the soldier had correctly and respectfully reminded everyone to maintain decorum.
'Silence': Hegseth, staff reprimanded by guard at Tomb of the Unknown ...
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Hegseth presents award to soldier who scolded him and his aides at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
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Key FactsHegseth awards Thomas Iglesias after Arlington tomb reprimand
23 hours ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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  • After photos at the tomb following the Veterans Day ceremony, Iglesias reprimanded Hegseth and several staffers when a loud laugh was heard.

  • The Joint Service Commendation Medal is considered one of the military’s higher awards and is not typically given to junior enlisted personnel.

  • Since 1948, a soldier from the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, known as the Old Guard, has guarded the tomb around the clock.

  • Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said Iglesias had correctly and respectfully reminded everyone to maintain decorum.
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