# Hegseth Honors Soldier Who Scolded Him

> Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth awards soldier who reprimanded him at Arlington cemetery.
- Title: Hegseth Honors Soldier Who Scolded Him · Dw | Shortify
- Summary: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth awards soldier who reprimanded him at Arlington cemetery.
- Keywords: peter hegseth, specialist thomas iglesias, tomb of the unknown soldier, arlington cemetery, joint service commendation medal, veterans day, impeachment attempt
- Source: Dw — https://dw.com/en/pete-hegseth-honors-soldier-who-scolded-him-at-arlington-cemetery/a-79935075?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
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- Topics: peter hegseth, specialist thomas iglesias, tomb of the unknown soldier, arlington cemetery, joint service commendation medal, veterans day, impeachment attempt, news, world, politics
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.