Hegseth awards medal to Arlington soldier who scolded his group on decorum

U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth has given a top award to the service member who scolded him and his staff at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier following a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.

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A U.S. army sentinel guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier appeared to rebuke War Secretary Pete Hegseth, his wife and aides after loud laughter was heard from the group.

U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth has given a top award to the service member who scolded him and his staff at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier following a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.

Hegseth welcomed to the Pentagon the army unit that guards the tomb and awarded Specialist Thomas Iglesias with the Joint Service Commendation Medal "for the execution of his duties at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Nov. 11, 2026," the Pentagon said.

On social media, Hegseth posted photos Thursday that show him pinning the award and shaking hands with a soldier. His post says: "We love soldiers. We love standards. Well done, Specialist."

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