Hegseth awards medal to Tomb of the Unknown Soldier sentry who reprimanded defense secretary's group
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and a group around him were reprimanded by a sentry on Wednesday for not maintaining decorum at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Veterans Day. A day later, Mr. Hegseth awarded that soldier for sticking to his duties, no matter whom he was scolding.
TL;DR
- A sentry at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier reprimanded Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's group.
- The reprimand occurred on Veterans Day due to a lack of decorum.
- The next day, Hegseth awarded the sentry for upholding his duties.
- The award recognized the soldier's commitment to duty regardless of who he was addressing.