# Hegseth awards medal to soldier who reprimanded him at Arlington National Cemetery > HelixNews · Web page: https://helixnews.one/story/2435348 · All pages for agents: https://helixnews.one/llms.txt 10 outlets covering · First listed: NBC News, Nov 12, 2026, 2:15 PM · Read it: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday awarded a commendation to the Army sentinel who reprimanded him and his guests for their behavior at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Veterans Day. ## Who's covering it In the order they published: - Nov 12, 2026, 10:52 AM: [Hegseth awards medal to war memorial guard who reprimanded him and group]() — BBC (Public broadcaster, United Kingdom, rated Center) Specialist Thomas Iglesias had shouted at Hegseth's group to be quiet after they could be heard talking and laughing at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. - 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, 11:12 AM: [Hegseth awards medal to soldier who reprimanded group near tomb]() — CBS News (TV network, United States, rated Lean left) Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth awarded a medal to the service member who reprimanded his group for making noise at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier​. - Nov 12, 2026, 12:08 PM: [Pete Hegseth awards medal to soldier who reprimanded him near Tomb of the Unknown Soldier]() — Guardian (Newspaper, United Kingdom, rated Lean left) - Nov 12, 2026, 12:23 PM: [Hegseth Awards Army Member 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, 12:46 PM: [Hegseth awards medal to soldier who admonished him, his team at Tomb of the Unknowns]() — Washington Post (Newspaper, United States, rated Lean left) Video elicited furious backlash from critics incredulous that a defense secretary would behave disrespectfully at one of the nation’s most sacred memorials. - Nov 12, 2026, 1:34 PM: [Hegseth awards medal to Arlington Guard sentinel who shouted at his party to keep quiet at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier]() — Washington Examiner (Magazine, United States, rated Lean right) Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Thursday honored the military guard who rebuked the Pentagon chief’s entourage for talking and laughing as the soldier stood watch at the Arlington National Cemetery. The soldier, Army Specialist Thomas Iglesias, went viral Wednesday after being captured on live television yelling out instructions for the group Hegseth was with - Nov 12, 2026, 1:49 PM: [Hegseth gives top award to soldier who scolded him, aides at Arlington National Cemetery]() — NY Post (Newspaper, United States, rated Lean right) On social media Thursday, Hegseth posted photos that show him pinning the award and shaking hands with a soldier. - Nov 12, 2026, 1:56 PM: [Hegseth awards medal to soldier who reprimanded him and aides at Arlington Cemetery]() — CNN (TV network, United States, rated Lean left) - Nov 12, 2026, 2:15 PM: [Hegseth awards medal to soldier who reprimanded him at Arlington National Cemetery]() — NBC News (TV network, United States, rated Lean left) Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday awarded a commendation to the Army sentinel who reprimanded him and his guests for their behavior at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Veterans Day.