Army sentinel reprimands group including Hegseth at Arlington ceremony

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An Army sentinel at Arlington National Cemetery appeared to reprimand a group including US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth during a Veterans Day ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, with the incident captured on viral video. The guard reminded those present to maintain silence and show respect at the solemn memorial, prompting debate over whether proper military protocol and decorum were followed during the visit. The Pentagon has responded to the controversy, while the footage has sparked widespread reactions and questions about the conduct of officials at the sacred site.


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