Hegseth honors soldier who reprimanded him at Arlington

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth awarded a Joint Service Commendation Medal to Spc. Thomas Iglesias, the soldier who scolded him for a loud laugh at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Veterans Day. Hegseth posted photos of the ceremony on Thursday, praising the soldier's adherence to standards. The Pentagon confirmed the award recognized Iglesias's duties on November 11, 2026, following an incident where staffers laughed during photos at the revered memorial. The reprimand drew attention to Hegseth, who survived an impeachment attempt the day before, led by Republicans and backed by Democrats. With Democrats set to control Congress in January, renewed impeachment efforts are likely.


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