Defense Secretary Awards Medal to Sentinel After Tomb Silence Breach

NPR • 13 Nov 10:27

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth presented a Joint Service Commendation Medal to Specialist Thomas Iglesias after a sentinel reprimanded Hegseth’s group for breaking silence at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

The New York Times • 12 Nov 21:31

A soldier at the Tomb of the Unknowns scolded Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his group for talking and laughing near the memorial during Veterans Day ceremonies.

The Independent • 12 Nov 19:59

Secretary Pete Hegseth presented Specialist Thomas Iglesias with the Joint Service Commendation Medal after Iglesias reminded a group to observe silence at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Veterans Day.

NBC4 Washington • 12 Nov 18:14

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth presented Specialist Thomas Iglesias with the Joint Service Commendation Medal after the soldier reprimanded Hegseth’s party for breaking silence at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

CBS News • 12 Nov 17:12

Pete Hegseth presented Specialist Thomas Iglesias with the Joint Service Commendation Medal after the soldier reminded visitors to keep quiet at the Arlington tomb on Veterans Day.

CNN • 12 Nov 16:15

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth presented Specialist Thomas Iglesias with a Joint Service Commendation Medal after the soldier politely instructed Hegseth and staff to keep quiet at the 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.