Hegseth awards soldier who scolded him at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth awarded a Joint Service Commendation Medal to the soldier who scolded him and his staff for laughing at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Veterans Day. Hegseth honored Spc. Thomas Iglesias at the Pentagon on Thursday, praising him for upholding standards at the Arlington National Cemetery site. The soldier reprimanded the group after a loud laugh was heard during a photo session following a ceremony with President Trump. The incident occurred amid political turmoil for Hegseth, who survived an impeachment attempt the day before. With Democrats gaining congressional control in January, renewed impeachment efforts are expected, which Hegseth has dismissed as sabotage.