# Hegseth awards medal to soldier who chastised him > HelixNews · Web page: https://helixnews.one/story/3098707 · All pages for agents: https://helixnews.one/llms.txt 16 outlets covering · First listed: NPR, Nov 13, 2026, 4:27 AM · Read it: Pete Hegseth was yelled at by a sentinel for poor decorum at Arlington National Cemetery. Now the Secretary of Defense hasgiven him a medal. ## Who's covering it In the order they published: - Nov 12, 2026, 10:52 AM: [Hegseth awards medal to war memorial guard who reprimanded him and group]() — BBC (Public broadcaster, United Kingdom, rated Center) Specialist 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. - 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, 11:43 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 Soldier 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, 12:40 PM: [Soldier who admonished Hegseth group at Arlington Cemetery awarded a medal]() — ABC News (TV network, United States, rated Lean left) The incident occurred after a group photo at the Tomb of the Unknowns. - 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, 1:49 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, 2:15 PM: [Hegseth awards medal to soldier who reprimanded him at Arlington National Cemetery]() — NBC News (TV network, United States, rated Lean left) Defense 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. - Nov 12, 2026, 4:38 PM: [Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth awards soldier who corrected him \| CNN Politics]() — CNN (TV network, United States, rated Lean left) - Nov 12, 2026, 6:20 PM: [Hegseth Awards Medal to Soldier Who Rebuked His Group Outside Tomb of the Unknown Soldier]() — Daily Signal (Digital news, United States, rated Right) Summary 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... - Nov 13, 2026, 4:27 AM: [Hegseth awards medal to soldier who chastised him]() — NPR (Public broadcaster, United States, rated Lean left) Pete Hegseth was yelled at by a sentinel for poor decorum at Arlington National Cemetery. Now the Secretary of Defense hasgiven him a medal.