Hegseth Awards Medal to Soldier Who Rebuked Him at Tomb of Unknown Soldier
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Summary
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth awarded Army Specialist Iglesias the Joint Service Commendation Medal at the Pentagon. Iglesias had reminded Hegseth and members of his group to maintain silence and respect near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during Veterans Day observances at Arlington National Cemetery.Key Facts
- Iglesias serves with the U.S. Army’s 3rd Infantry Regiment, known as The Old Guard.
- The medal ceremony took place at the Pentagon on Thursday.
- The reminder occurred near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Wednesday.
- Iglesias was serving as a sentinel guarding the Tomb when he addressed the group.
- He told visitors to maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect.
- The Tomb is guarded around the clock by soldiers from The Old Guard.
- Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Iglesias had correctly and respectfully reminded visitors to maintain decorum.
