Who guards the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier? Hegseth just honored the sentinel who scolded him and his group at Arlington.

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1. Business Insider(subscription required)21mWho 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)2hPete 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. NY Post3hHegseth gives top award to soldier who scolded him, aides at Arlington National CemeteryOn social media Thursday, Hegseth posted photos that show him pinning the award and shaking hands with a soldier.
4. MS NOW3hHegseth honors soldier who admonished his group for laughing at ArlingtonThe defense secretary presented Spc. Thomas Iglesias the Joint Service Commendation Medal “for the execution of his duties at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.”
5. Fox News3hSoldier 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.
6. Washington Examiner3hHegseth awards medal to Arlington Guard sentinel who shouted at his party to keep quiet at Tomb of the Unknown SoldierSecretary 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
7. Washington Post(subscription required)4hHegseth awards medal to soldier who admonished him, his team at Tomb of the UnknownsVideo elicited furious backlash from critics incredulous that a defense secretary would behave disrespectfully at one of the nation’s most sacred memorials.
8. PBS NewsHour4hHegseth 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.
9. Forbes4hHegseth Awards Army Member 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.
10. Los Angeles Times(subscription required)4hHegseth 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.
11. Guardian4hPete Hegseth awards medal to soldier who reprimanded him near Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
12. AP5hHegseth awards soldier who scolded him and his aides at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
13. Yahoo News5hHegseth honors guard who scolded his group at the Tomb of Unknown Soldier
14. CBS News5hHegseth awards medal to soldier who reprimanded group near tombDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth awarded a medal to the service member who reprimanded his group for making noise at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier​.
15. The Hill5hSentinel 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…
16. CNN21hHegseth and Advisers Reprimanded by Guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
17. Al Jazeera22hHegseth 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'.
18. NBC News25hPete 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.