A U.S. Army sentinel guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier reprimanded Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and a group of his senior advisers Wednesday after members of the entourage were heard talking and laughing near the sacred memorial.
The incident occurred at Arlington National Cemetery following the annual Veterans Day ceremony as Hegseth and his staff paused to take photographs.
Interrupting his measured march, the ceremonial guard loudly reminded the group to maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect.
Video of the brief exchange quickly circulated online, prompting the Pentagon to later characterize the soldier’s intervention as entirely respectful and routine.
Watch this video by WCNC.
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