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Soldier Who Reprimanded Hegseth Receives Military Commendation Medal

Specialist Iglesias intervened after Hegseth, his wife and several aides were photographed at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and were heard chatting and laughing

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has awarded a Joint Service Commendation Medal to Specialist Iglesias, the soldier who reminded him and his staff to maintain silence at Arlington National Cemetery on Veterans Day.

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According to CNN, Iglesias intervened after Hegseth, his wife and several aides were photographed at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and were heard chatting and laughing. The sentinel stopped his patrol and reminded the group that visitors must remain silent and respectful.

A Pentagon official confirmed that Hegseth later hosted members of the Army's 3rd Infantry Regiment, known as The Old Guard, at the Pentagon and presented Iglesias with the medal in recognition of his conduct.

Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell had earlier defended the soldier's actions, saying he appropriately enforced the site's standards. Sentinels have guarded the memorial around the clock since 1948.

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Interrupting his measured march, a ceremonial guard loudly reminded the group to maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect.
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