# Soldier Shouts Toward Hegseth to Show ‘Respect’ at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

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11 outlets covering · First listed: New York Times, Nov 11, 2026, 4:33 PM · Read it: <https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/11/us/politics/hegseth-tomb-unknown-solider-shout.html>

A Pentagon spokesman said the sentinel had “reminded everyone to maintain decorum” after laughter was heard from a group visiting the burial site with the Defense Secretary on Wednesday.

## Who's covering it

In the order they published:

- Nov 11, 2026, 2:26 PM: [Sentinel at Tomb of Unknown Soldier yells at Hegseth group to maintain decorum](<https://thehill.com/policy/defense/6214248-pete-hegseth-decorum-army-sentinel-veterans-day-tomb-unknown-soldier/>) — The Hill (Newspaper, United States)
  A group including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth broke decorum and was loudly admonished by the Army sentinel at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday. Hegseth was accompanied by some of his senior staff for the annual Veterans Day ceremony when they stopped to take photos. In videos shared online,…
- Nov 11, 2026, 3:01 PM: [Pete Hegseth And Aides Told By Guard To ‘Maintain Silence’ At Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier](<https://www.forbes.com/sites/antoniopequenoiv/2026/11/11/pete-hegseth-and-aides-told-by-guard-to-maintain-silence-at-tomb-of-the-unknown-soldier/>) — Forbes (Magazine, United States)
  Visitors of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier are expected to be silent when they are in the plaza.
- Nov 11, 2026, 3:08 PM: [Pete Hegseth and others reprimanded by guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier](<https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/trump-administration/hegseth-reprimanded-arlington-cemetery-veterans-tomb-unknown-soldier-rcna608869>) — NBC News (TV network, United States)
  Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was reprimanded Wednesday by an Army sentinel guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier who asked him and his guests to maintain “atmospheric silence and respect.”
- Nov 11, 2026, 3:13 PM: [Hegseth's group reprimanded for noise at Tomb of Unknown Soldier](<https://www.cbsnews.com/news/hegseth-tomb-of-the-unknown-soldier-arlington-cemetery/>) — CBS News (TV network, United States)
  A guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier reprimanded a group of people that included Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for making noise at the site.
- Nov 11, 2026, 3:20 PM: [Adam Kinzinger reacts to a soldier reprimanding Hegseth and advisers at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier](<https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirwFBVV95cUxOeTE5MDBVdW1EcHRXclZJRVlJVHFkVkJtOGY0cjlvTXdobXE4eWdnT2VfOUl6RXMyUUFrX2EtSFNjTzkxVk1CYXdMblVJa2tyVkdyTnVLbzg0Mm9IUDZMZ1FRUWRuUmdXN19ydXN4b0pFWjFnRGpBUGNpSGFBVjhWMV9OaVZRVUVYWmRTQVFfZloybUJid3g1SHdpUGtVbGN5YlRPeE5nQ0lvTDVKUE1n?oc=5>) — CNN (TV network, United States)
- Nov 11, 2026, 3:21 PM: [Hegseth's group reprimanded by guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier](<https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/hegseth-staff-reprimanded-guard-tomb-212133526.html>) — Yahoo News (Digital news, United States)
- Nov 11, 2026, 3:24 PM: [Hegseth and staff reprimanded by guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier](<https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqwFBVV95cUxPZDBHZUtCS0xoTUhLYTBCMmpFRHNjcHhReERJZDY3cTZQWmlDTi1tcF91UkE5QXJWNGQ1alQ3aHlqSmpreU8tbXZoLTZMQzJLNWFFdjJaVWd4SHZzX1NEaU5wWjJFWmExZWpyVk4tSVpGQ3VINDdvamFCSVB4TEV0a3hWemxraGJHQU1SS3VMMUJHNXpuM0poNE82ZVRvSzN4eUl4SjhzVEdYUms?oc=5>) — AP (Wire service, United States)
- Nov 11, 2026, 3:46 PM: [Guard scolds Hegseth’s group at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Veterans Day](<https://www.ms.now/news/guard-scolds-hegseths-group-tomb-the-unknown-soldier-arlington-cemetery-veterans-day>) — MS NOW (TV network, United States)
  A guard demanded silence after laughter was heard as the defense secretary and his group finished taking photos near the solemn memorial at Arlington National Cemetery.
- Nov 11, 2026, 3:59 PM: [Arlington guard scolds Hegseth’s entourage for laughing near Tomb of the Unknown Soldier](<https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/defense/4800693/pete-hegseth-group-scolded-laughing-tomb-of-the-unknown-soldier-veterans-day/>) — Washington Examiner (Magazine, United States)
  War Secretary Pete Hegseth’s entourage at the Arlington National Cemetery was rebuked on Wednesday after someone in the group laughed near a revered memorial. Hegseth, his wife, and several others in his group were posing for photos at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier when live TV coverage captured the moment. A U.S. Army sentinel
- Nov 11, 2026, 4:21 PM: [Hegseth and staff reprimanded by guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier](<https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2026-11-11/hegseth-staff-reprimanded-by-guard-at-tomb-of-unknown-soldier>) — Los Angeles Times (Newspaper, United States)
  Video shows Hegseth taking photos on the empty steps in front of the tomb with his wife, Jennifer, chief of staff Ricky Buria, deputy chief of staff Patrick Weaver and senior adviser Tami Radabaugh.
- Nov 11, 2026, 4:33 PM: [Soldier Shouts Toward Hegseth to Show ‘Respect’ at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier](<https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/11/us/politics/hegseth-tomb-unknown-solider-shout.html>) — New York Times (Newspaper, United States)
  A Pentagon spokesman said the sentinel had “reminded everyone to maintain decorum” after laughter was heard from a group visiting the burial site with the Defense Secretary on Wednesday.
