Guard scolds Pete Hegseth’s group for laughing at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his staff were reprimanded by a sentinel at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for laughing and talking near the memorial. The incident occurred following a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the strict decorum expected at national military memorials and has drawn public attention to the conduct of high-ranking government officials.
A US army sentinel guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier loudly reprimanded the embattled US defense secretary, Pete Hegseth , and his top staffers on Wednesday, after some in the group were heard laughing and talking near the memorial following a Veterans Day ceremony.
According to video captured by the TV network pool, Hegseth was with his wife, Jennifer; chief of staff Ricky Buria; deputy chief of staff Patrick Weaver; and senior adviser and deputy assistant Tami Radabaugh walking up the steps in front of the Virginia memorial after posing for pictures.
A laugh is audible, prompting the guard to yell: “All visitors will maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times.”
Hegseth looked over his shoulder in the direction of the soldier as he continued walking up the steps.
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