US Army Guard Shouts at Hegseth’s Group After Laughter Heard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and members of his entourage were publicly reprimanded by a US Army sentinel at Arlington National Cemetery after laughter was heard while the group was taking photos near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Footage from November 11 shows Hegseth, his wife and senior aides speaking and taking photos on the steps of the memorial following a Veterans Day ceremony. Shortly after laughter was heard, the guard approached and shouted that all visitors must maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times.
The Pentagon said the soldier was correct to remind visitors to maintain proper decorum and stressed that Hegseth and the Department of Defense honor the sacrifices of American service members.
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is one of the most solemn military memorials in the United States. It is guarded around the clock by soldiers from the Army’s 3rd Infantry Regiment, known as “The Old Guard.”