Washington (USA), 12 Nov. (LaPresse) – Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has awarded a commendation medal to the soldier who reprimanded him and his entourage for their inappropriate behaviour yesterday at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. The Washington Post reports this. Hegseth, his wife and several advisers were speaking loudly and laughing as they walked away from a Veterans Day ceremony, after posing for photographs in front of the monument. The cemetery, which is managed by the US Army, prohibits such behaviour at this solemn site. The soldier on guard at the tomb, Specialist Thomas Iglesias, addressed Hegseth’s group, shouting: “All visitors are required to maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times!” The incident was filmed by television crews present to cover the ceremony, which was attended by President Trump, Vice President JD Vance and senior administration and military officials.
US: Hegseth awards medal to soldier who reprimanded him at Arlington
Washington (USA), 12 Nov. (LaPresse) – Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has awarded a commendation medal to the soldier who reprimanded him and his entourage for their inappropriate behaviour yesterday at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. The Washington Post reports this. Hegseth, his wife and several advisers were speaking loudly and laughing as they walked away from a Veterans Day ceremony, after posing for photographs in front of the monument. The cemetery, which is managed by the US Army, prohibits such behaviour at this solemn site. The soldier on guard at the tomb, Specialist Thomas Iglesias, addressed Hegseth’s group, shouting: “All visitors are required to maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times!” The incident was filmed by television crews present to cover the ceremony, which was attended by President Trump, Vice President JD Vance and senior administration and military officials.