Hegseth awards medal to soldier who chastised him

First reported by CNN at Thu 10:15 AM · 16 outlets in all

1. NPR29mHegseth awards medal to soldier who chastised himPete Hegseth was yelled at by a sentinel for poor decorum at Arlington National Cemetery. Now the Secretary of Defense hasgiven him a medal.
2. Daily Signal10hHegseth 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...
3. CNN12hDefense Sec. Pete Hegseth awards soldier who corrected him | CNN Politics
4. NBC News14hHegseth awards medal to soldier who reprimanded him at Arlington National CemeteryDefense 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.
5. NY Post15hHegseth 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.
6. Washington Examiner15hHegseth 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)16hHegseth 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. ABC News16hSoldier who admonished Hegseth group at Arlington Cemetery awarded a medalThe incident occurred after a group photo at the Tomb of the Unknowns.
9. PBS NewsHour16hHegseth 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.
10. Forbes16hHegseth 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.
11. Los Angeles Times(subscription required)16hHegseth 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.
12. Guardian16hPete Hegseth awards medal to soldier who reprimanded him near Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
13. AP17hHegseth awards soldier who scolded him and his aides at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
14. CBS News17hHegseth 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 Hill17hSentinel 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. BBC18hHegseth awards medal to war memorial guard who reprimanded him and groupSpecialist 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.