Hegseth honors soldier who enforced decorum at Tomb of Unknown Soldier

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth awarded a Joint Service Commendation Medal to Spc. Thomas Iglesias, the soldier who scolded him and his staff for laughing at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier after a Veterans Day ceremony. Hegseth praised the soldier on social media, saying "We love standards." The reprimand occurred after Hegseth and aides took photos on the tomb's steps, where a loud laugh was heard. The Pentagon spokesman said the soldier "correctly and respectfully reminded everyone to maintain decorum." The medal is a high honor rarely given to junior enlisted service members. The incident drew renewed attention to Hegseth, who survived an impeachment attempt the day before, led by Republican Rep. Thomas Massie. With Democrats set to control Congress in January, impeachment efforts are likely to be renewed. Hegseth called the attempt "sabotage" and not patriotism.