Soldier who scolded Hegseth's entourage at Tomb of Unknown Soldier receives special honor from Pentagon chief

First reported by CNN at Wed 1:39 PM · 18 outlets in all

1. Business Insider(subscription required)4hWho guards the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier? Hegseth just honored the sentinel who scolded him and his group at Arlington.Hegseth honored a soldier who scolded him and his entourage at Arlington. Here's what it takes to be a guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
2. New York Times(subscription required)6hPete Hegseth, a Soldier’s Scolding and a Lesson at the Tomb of UnknownsDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s highly cultivated brand took a hit during an encounter with an Army sentinel at Arlington Cemetery.
3. Fox News7hSoldier who scolded Hegseth's entourage at Tomb of Unknown Soldier receives special honor from Pentagon chiefWar Secretary Pete Hegseth awarded a Joint Service Commendation Medal to the soldier who reprimanded his staff at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
4. PBS NewsHour8hHegseth presents award to soldier who scolded him and his aides at Tomb of the Unknown SoldierThe scolding drew attention once more to the embattled defense secretary, who had survived an impeachment attempt the day before.
5. Forbes8hHegseth Awards Soldier For Reprimanding Him At Tomb Of The Unknown SoldierThe soldier reminded Hegseth and his group, which included senior advisors and his wife, for laughing and talking at the memorial on Veterans Day.
6. Los Angeles Times(subscription required)8hHegseth awards medal to soldier who scolded him and his aides at Tomb of the Unknown SoldierDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth welcomed to the Pentagon the Army unit that guards the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and awarded Spc. Thomas Iglesias with the Joint Service Commendation Medal “for the execution of his duties at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Nov. 11, 2026,” the Pentagon said.
7. AP9hHegseth awards soldier who scolded him and his aides at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
8. Yahoo News9hHegseth honors guard who scolded his group at the Tomb of Unknown Soldier
9. The Hill9hSentinel at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier awarded medal by HegsethDefense 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…
10. CNN25hTapper reacts to Hegseth getting reprimanded at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
11. Al Jazeera26hHegseth entourage reprimanded by guard at Tomb of the Unknown SoldierGuard at memorial site can be heard yelling at group to 'maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times'.
12. NY Post26hArmy guard scolds Pentagon officials, including Pete Hegseth, heard laughing at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier"All visitors will maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times!" a soldier from the 3rd US Infantry Regiment, known as "The Old Guard," immediately barked at the group.
13. Guardian27hHegseth and aides scolded by guard for laughing at Tomb of the Unknown SoldierGroup 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…
14. Washington Examiner28hArlington guard scolds Hegseth’s entourage for laughing near Tomb of the Unknown SoldierWar 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
15. Washington Post(subscription required)28hHegseth and his entourage scolded by military sentinel at Tomb of the UnknownsThe defense secretary, his wife and aides were admonished after they were observed laughing and talking during a visit to the sacred site at Arlington National Cemetery.
16. MS NOW29hGuard scolds Hegseth’s group at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Veterans DayA 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.
17. CBS News29hHegseth's group reprimanded for noise at Tomb of Unknown SoldierA 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.
18. NBC News29hPete Hegseth and others reprimanded by guard at the Tomb of the Unknown SoldierAn Arlington National Cemetery guard told the defense secretary and his companions to maintain a respectful atmosphere during a Veterans Day visit.