# Pete Hegseth, a Soldier’s Scolding and a Lesson at the Tomb of Unknowns > HelixNews · Web page: https://helixnews.one/story/2440331 · All pages for agents: https://helixnews.one/llms.txt 17 outlets covering · First listed: New York Times, Nov 12, 2026, 2:23 PM · Read it: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s highly cultivated brand took a hit during an encounter with an Army sentinel at Arlington Cemetery. ## 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, 5:58 PM: [Army guard scolds Pentagon officials, including Pete Hegseth, heard laughing at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier]() — NY Post (Newspaper, United States, rated Lean right) "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. - 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, 7:13 PM: [Hegseth and Advisers Reprimanded by Guard at 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, 12:08 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, 12:10 PM: [Hegseth awards soldier who scolded him and his aides at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier]() — Los Angeles Times (Newspaper, United States, rated Lean left) Defense 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 November 11, 2026,” the Pentagon said. - 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, 12:35 PM: [Hegseth presents award to soldier who scolded him and his aides at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier]() — PBS NewsHour (Public broadcaster, United States, rated Lean left) The scolding drew attention once more to the embattled defense secretary, who had survived an impeachment attempt the day before. - 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, 1:34 PM: [Soldier who scolded Hegseth's entourage at Tomb of Unknown Soldier receives special honor from Pentagon chief]() — Fox News (TV network, United States, rated Right) War Secretary Pete Hegseth awarded a Joint Service Commendation Medal to the soldier who reprimanded his staff at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. - 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.