Sentinel asks Defense Secretary Hegseth to be silent after laugh at Tomb

Sentinel asks Defense Secretary Hegseth to be silent after laugh at Tomb

CBS News reported that a sentinel at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington, Virginia, asked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his party to remain silent after a laugh was heard during a Veterans Day ceremony. Earlier, The Guardian described the same sentinel scolding Hegseth and his staff after they were heard laughing near the memorial following the ceremony.

Actors

Pete Hegseth Jennifer Hegseth Sean Parnell U.S. Army Department of Defense Donald Trump JD Vance

Locations

Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, United States Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia, United States

Articles

November 12, 2026
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Guard reminds visitors to keep silence after Defense Secretary's group laughs at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Guard reminds visitors to keep silence after Defense Secretary's group laughs at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

CBS News • 12 Nov 01:33

A sentinel at Arlington's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier asked a visiting party that included Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to remain silent after a laugh was heard during a Veterans Day ceremony.

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November 11, 2026
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Defense Secretary Hegseth reprimanded by Tomb sentinel for laughing during Veterans Day visit
Defense Secretary Hegseth reprimanded by Tomb sentinel for laughing during Veterans Day visit

The Guardian • 11 Nov 23:23

A sentinel at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier scolded Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his staff after they were heard laughing near the memorial following a Veterans Day ceremony.

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Army guard rebukes Defence Secretary Hegseth for breach of decorum at Arlington
Army guard rebukes Defence Secretary Hegseth for breach of decorum at Arlington

BBC • 11 Nov 22:55

During a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, an Army sentinel warned Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and his party to observe silence and respect after they were seen laughing and talking near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

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Defense Secretary reprimanded by Tomb sentinel for breaking silence
Defense Secretary reprimanded by Tomb sentinel for breaking silence

NBC News • 11 Nov 21:58

At the Arlington National Cemetery Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, an Army sentinel reminded Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his companions to observe silence, prompting a brief exchange during a Veterans Day ceremony.

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Guard reprimands Defense Secretary Hegseth's party for laughing at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Guard reprimands Defense Secretary Hegseth's party for laughing at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

The Independent • 11 Nov 21:06

During a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, an on-duty guard warned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his entourage after they were heard laughing and taking selfies at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

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Sentinel reminds Defense Secretary and advisers to keep silence at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Sentinel reminds Defense Secretary and advisers to keep silence at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

CNN • 11 Nov 19:39

A U.S. Army sentinel halted Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his advisers after they were heard laughing near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier following a Veterans Day ceremony.

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