At a glance
An Army sentinel reprimanded a visiting group that included Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.123456
The guard requested silence and respect after laughter was heard coming from the group.2456
The incident took place at Arlington National Cemetery during a Veterans Day visit on Wednesday.2356
Where sources agree
- Guard reprimanded group including Pete Hegseth6 of 6
- Sentinel called for silence and respect5 of 6
- Incident occurred during Veterans Day visit4 of 6
- Reprimand followed laughter from group3 of 6
Who covered this
5 National1 International
Sources
- 1CBS NewsHegseth's group reprimanded for noise at Tomb of Unknown Soldier ↗
- 2The New York TimesSoldier Shouts Toward Hegseth to Show ‘Respect’ at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier ↗
- 3CBS NewsHegseth's group asked by soldier to maintain respect at Arlington National Cemetery ↗
- 4New York PostArmy guard scolds Pentagon officials, including Pete Hegseth, heard laughing at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier ↗
- 5Fox NewsArmy sentinel sharply reprimands Hegseth's group at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Veterans Day ↗
- 6BBC NewsHegseth and team reprimanded by Army guard at solemn war memorial ↗
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