US soldier reprimands Hegseth group at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
A guard at Arlington National Cemetery told Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and his staff to maintain silence and respect after they laughed while posing for photos.
KEY POINTS
- A soldier verbally reprimanded Hegseth and his staff at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- The group laughed while taking photos after a Veterans Day ceremony
- Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said the soldier correctly reminded everyone to maintain decorum
- The tomb has been guarded around the clock by The Old Guard since 1948
- The incident occurred a day after Hegseth survived an impeachment effort in Congress
A soldier guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier verbally reprimanded Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and his staff after a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. The group had been taking photos on the empty steps in front of the tomb.
Video shows Hegseth posing with his wife Jennifer, chief of staff Ricky Buria, deputy chief of staff Patrick Weaver and senior adviser Tami Radabaugh. A loud laugh was heard as the group finished taking photos, and the soldier shouted that all visitors must maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times.
“all visitors will maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times”
Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said a soldier correctly and respectfully reminded everyone to maintain decorum while commemorating the solemn day. He added that the Secretary and the entire Department have always honoured the sacrifices made by US military men and women.
The tomb is one of the most revered war memorials in the United States and is the final resting place of unidentified soldiers from World War I, World War II and the Korean War. A soldier from the Army's 3rd Infantry Regiment, known as The Old Guard, has guarded it around the clock since 1948.
Hegseth and his staff attended the tomb as part of a larger Veterans Day ceremony also attended by President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance. The incident happened one day after Hegseth narrowly survived an impeachment effort led by Representative Thomas Massie and backed by Democrats.
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