Army guard scolds Hegseth and team at Arlington war memorial

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and his entourage were reprimanded by an Army guard at Arlington National Cemetery for violating decorum rules during a Veterans Day visit, with the sentinel demanding "silence and respect" near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Video shows Hegseth, his wife, and senior advisers laughing and talking while posing for photos at the sacred memorial. The Army sentinel on duty stepped forward and yelled the reminder, as cemetery rules require quiet, respectful conduct at the site, which has been guarded continuously since 1948. Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell said the soldier "correctly and respectfully" enforced decorum, adding the Department honors military sacrifices. The incident occurred after President Trump and Vice-President Vance attended a wreath-laying ceremony, where Trump praised Hegseth's performance and claimed victory in the Iran war.