# Who guards the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier? Hegseth just honored the sentinel who scolded him and his group at Arlington. > HelixNews · Web page: https://helixnews.one/story/2545044 · All pages for agents: https://helixnews.one/llms.txt 18 outlets covering · First listed: Business Insider, Nov 12, 2026, 4:33 PM · Read it: 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. ## 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, 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, 11:12 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, 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 medal to 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 Nov. 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, 1:43 PM: [Hegseth honors soldier who admonished his group for laughing at Arlington]() — MS NOW (TV network, United States, rated Left) The defense secretary presented Spc. Thomas Iglesias the Joint Service Commendation Medal “for the execution of his duties at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.” - 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, 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. - Nov 12, 2026, 4:33 PM: [Who guards the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier? Hegseth just honored the sentinel who scolded him and his group at Arlington.]() — Business Insider (Digital news, United States, rated Lean left) 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.