# Vietnam veteran rips into 'juvenile' Hegseth's 'shallow appreciation' of Tomb of the Unknown Soldier > HelixNews · Web page: https://helixnews.one/story/1516871 · All pages for agents: https://helixnews.one/llms.txt 12 outlets covering · First listed: CNN, Nov 11, 2026, 6:43 PM · Read it: ## Who's covering it In the order they published: - Nov 11, 2026, 3:08 PM: [Pete Hegseth and others reprimanded by guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier]() — NBC News (TV network, United States, rated Lean left) An Arlington National Cemetery guard told the defense secretary and his companions to maintain a respectful atmosphere during a Veterans Day visit. - Nov 11, 2026, 3:13 PM: [Hegseth's group reprimanded for noise at Tomb of Unknown Soldier]() — CBS News (TV network, United States, rated Lean left) 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, 3:46 PM: [Guard scolds Hegseth’s group at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Veterans Day]() — MS NOW (TV network, United States, rated Left) 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, 4:21 PM: [Hegseth and staff reprimanded by guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier]() — Los Angeles Times (Newspaper, United States, rated Lean left) 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, 5:00 PM: [Hegseth and aides scolded by guard for laughing at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier]() — Guardian (Newspaper, United Kingdom, rated Lean left) Group attending Veterans Day ceremony sharply reminded by sentinel to maintain ‘silence and respect’ at sacred siteA US army sentinel guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier loudly reprimanded the embattled US defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, and his top staffers on Wednesday, after some in the group were heard laughing and talking near the memorial following a Veterans Day ceremony.According to video captured by the TV network pool, Hegseth was with his wife, Jennifer, chief of staff Ricky Buria, deputy chief of staff Patrick Weaver and senior adviser and deputy assistant Tami Radabaugh… - Nov 11, 2026, 6:42 PM: [Hegseth entourage reprimanded by guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier]() — Al Jazeera (TV network, Qatar, rated Lean left) Guard at memorial site can be heard yelling at group to 'maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times'. - Nov 11, 2026, 6:43 PM: [Vietnam veteran rips into 'juvenile' Hegseth's 'shallow appreciation' of Tomb of the Unknown Soldier]() — CNN (TV network, United States, rated Lean left) - Nov 12, 2026, 11:09 AM: [Sentinel at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier awarded medal by Hegseth]() — The Hill (Newspaper, United States, rated Center) Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth awarded a prestigious medal to an Army sentinel on Thursday who loudly admonished the Pentagon chief and his group at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery for breaking decorum the day before. Hegseth hosted the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, the Old Guard, at the Pentagon on Thursday… - Nov 12, 2026, 11:17 AM: [Hegseth honors guard who scolded his group at the Tomb of Unknown Soldier]() — Yahoo News (Digital news, United States, rated Lean left) - Nov 12, 2026, 11:43 AM: [Hegseth awards soldier who scolded him and his aides at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier]() — AP (Wire service, United States, rated Center) - Nov 12, 2026, 12:23 PM: [Hegseth Awards Soldier For Reprimanding Him At Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier]() — Forbes (Magazine, United States, rated Center) The soldier reminded Hegseth and his group, which included senior advisors and his wife, for laughing and talking at the memorial on Veterans Day. - Nov 12, 2026, 2:23 PM: [Pete Hegseth, a Soldier’s Scolding and a Lesson at the Tomb of Unknowns]() — New York Times (Newspaper, United States, rated Lean left) Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s highly cultivated brand took a hit during an encounter with an Army sentinel at Arlington Cemetery.