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Hegseth awards medal to soldier who reprimanded his group at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
The Pentagon said the medal recognized Specialist Thomas Iglesias for respectfully enforcing silence after Hegseth and aides were heard chatting at the tomb.
- On Thursday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth awarded the Joint Service Commendation Medal to Specialist Thomas Iglesias, the soldier who reprimanded Hegseth's group for making noise at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
- During a Veterans Day ceremony Wednesday at Arlington National Cemetery, Hegseth and his staff were taking photos when some in the group laughed, prompting Specialist Iglesias to interrupt and demand silence and respect.
- Maintaining an atmosphere of respect at the tomb is a 24/7 job for soldiers with the 3rd Infantry Regiment, known as The Old Guard, who frequently correct visitors for being too loud, according to Army records.
- Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell stated the soldier "correctly and respectfully reminded everyone to maintain decorum," while Hegseth wrote "Well done, Specialist" on social media after presenting the award at the Pentagon.
- The Tomb remains one of America's most sacred war memorials, where sentinels ensure that politicians, dignitaries, and visitors observe appropriate solemnity at the site.
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Pete Hegseth, the US Secretary of Defense, decorated on Thursday the soldier who, the day before, he dryly reprimanded him while he and his relatives slammed near the tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
·Montreal, Canada
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Military TimesTomb of Unknown Soldier guard granted medal after reprimanding Hegseth at site
Hegseth granted the Joint Service Commendation Medal to Specialist Thomas Iglesias after the soldier chastised the secretary and his group for their behavior at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
·Arlington, United States
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U.S. war secretary awards medal to Arlington soldier who corrected 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.
·Ottawa, Canada
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