Arlington guard reprimands Pete Hegseth's group over laughter at soldiers' tomb

Published 12 Nov 2026, 05:08 IST

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A US Army sentinel guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery reprimanded US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and his senior advisers after members of his group were seen laughing and chatting near the solemn memorial following a Veterans Day ceremony, urging them to maintain an atmosphere of silence.

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Hindustan Times HT Media 12 Nov 2026, 03:29 IST

'Maintain silence': Soldier reprimands Pete Hegseth's entourage at US war memorial

Pete Hegseth and his entourage visited the site as part of the wider Veterans Day commemorations.

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The Tribune The Tribune Trust 12 Nov 2026, 03:57 IST

“Maintain an atmosphere of silence”: US Army sentinel reprimands Hegseth, advisers for talking near Tomb of Unknown Soldier

A US Army sentinel guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery reprimanded US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and his senior advisers after members of his group were seen laughing and chatting near the solemn memorial following a Veterans Day ceremony, CNN reported, citing…

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India Today Living Media India Current article 12 Nov 2026, 05:08 IST

Arlington guard reprimands Pete Hegseth's group over laughter at soldiers' tomb

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