Summary
A Tomb of the Unknowns sentinel admonished Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s group after someone laughed following a group photo at Arlington National Cemetery on Veterans Day. The sentinel reminded visitors to maintain silence and respect at the tomb.Key Facts
- Hegseth and his wife, Jennifer, were among the group that posed for a photo near the tomb.
- The incident happened around 12:30 p.m. on Nov. 11, 2026.
- A person in the group laughed as the group dispersed.
- The sentinel told visitors to maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect.
- Army sentinels keep watch at the tomb around the clock and enforce its silence rule.
- The group was at the cemetery during Veterans Day events, including a wreath-laying ceremony attended by President Donald Trump.
- Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said the soldier correctly and respectfully reminded visitors to maintain decorum.
