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Hegseth awards medal to soldier who reprimanded his party at Arlington's sacred tomb

Hegseth awards medal to soldier who reprimanded his party at Arlington's sacred tomb

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Summary

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth awarded Specialist Thomas Iglesias the Joint Service Commendation Medal. Iglesias had reprimanded a party that included Hegseth for its demeanor at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery on Veterans Day.

Key Facts

  • Pete Hegseth is the U.S. defense secretary.
  • Hegseth awarded Specialist Thomas Iglesias the Joint Service Commendation Medal.
  • Iglesias reprimanded a party that included Hegseth.
  • The reprimand concerned the party’s demeanor at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
  • The tomb is at Arlington National Cemetery.
  • The incident occurred on Veterans Day.
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