Hegseth Awards Medal to Soldier Who Rebuked His Group Outside Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

First reported by CNN at Wed 1:39 PM · 19 outlets in all

1. Daily Signal2hHegseth Awards Medal to Soldier Who Rebuked His Group Outside Tomb of the Unknown SoldierSummary WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 (REUTERS)—Secretary of War Pete Hegseth awarded a medal on Thursday to a U.S. Army sentinel who appeared to admonish him and his aides for failing to adhere to proper decorum outside the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Veterans Day. Hegseth posted a picture of him pinning a medal on Army...
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Washington Examiner7hHegseth 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
5. Washington Post(subscription required)8hHegseth 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.
6. ABC News8hSoldier who admonished Hegseth group at Arlington Cemetery awarded a medalThe incident occurred after a group photo at the Tomb of the Unknowns.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. Guardian8hPete Hegseth awards medal to soldier who reprimanded him near Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
11. AP9hHegseth awards soldier who scolded him and his aides at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
12. Yahoo News9hHegseth honors guard who scolded his group at the Tomb of Unknown Soldier
13. CBS News9hHegseth 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​.
14. 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…
15. CNN25hTapper reacts to Hegseth getting reprimanded at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
16. 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'.
17. Fox News27hArmy sentinel sharply reprimands Hegseth's group at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Veterans DayVideo captures the moment a Tomb of the Unknown Soldier sentinel called for silence and respect after laughter from Pete Hegseth's departing group.
18. 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.
19. 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.