Pentagon honors soldier who enforced silence at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth awarded Specialist Thomas Iglesias the Joint Service Commendation Medal at the Pentagon for reprimanding members of Hegseth's entourage who laughed near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Veterans Day. Iglesias, an Old Guard sentinel, intervened to enforce silence and respect at the sacred Arlington National Cemetery site after video of the incident went viral, drawing widespread public criticism of the staff's behavior. Hegseth praised Iglesias on social media for upholding military standards and properly executing his duties, recognizing the soldier's actions as a model of professionalism at the hallowed memorial.


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