A serviceman reprimanded Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth for laughing near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Hegseth rewarded him VIDEO
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth found himself in a scandalous situation during a visit to the military cemetery in Arlington. A guard reprimanded him and his entourage for laughing near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The next day, the serviceman received an award from Hegseth.
On November 11, on Veterans Day, Pete Hegseth was taking photos near the memorial in Arlington together with his wife and aides. On the stairs near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, someone present laughed loudly.
Sentinel Thomas Iglesias interrupted his patrol and loudly reprimanded the officials, reminding them of the need to show respect.
The next day, Hegseth invited Iglesias to the department's headquarters and awarded him for the conscientious performance of his duties.