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Hegseth Honors Soldier Who Scolded Him
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth awards soldier who reprimanded him at Arlington cemetery.
In brief
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth awards soldier who reprimanded him at Arlington cemetery. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave Specialist Thomas Iglesias the Joint Service Commendation Medal after Iglesias scolded him for laughing at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Originally reported by Dw.
Hegseth Awards Soldier
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave Specialist Thomas Iglesias the Joint Service Commendation Medal for reprimanding him at Arlington cemetery.
“All visitors will maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times!”
Soldier's Reprimand
Specialist Thomas Iglesias scolded Hegseth and his entourage for laughing at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
“All visitors will maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times!”
Pentagon Response
Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell praised Iglesias for correctly reminding Hegseth to maintain decorum at the tomb.
Impeachment Context
Hegseth survived an impeachment attempt over his handling of the Iran war, which Trump linked to Republican losses in midterm elections.
The headline
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave Specialist Thomas Iglesias the Joint Service Commendation Medal after Iglesias scolded him for laughing at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
