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Pete Hegseth awards medal to soldier who enforced silence at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

irishtimes.com — November 12, 2026 at 09:01 PM UTC

US defence secretary Pete Hegseth awarded a Joint Service Commendation Medal to Specialist Thomas Iglesias, the soldier who reprimanded him and his staff for laughing and talking near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during a Veterans Day visit. Hegseth praised the soldier’s actions in a social media post, saying “We love standards. Well done, Specialist,” and hosted Iglesias at the Pentagon to present the medal. The incident occurred on November 11, 2026, when Iglesias enforced strict silence rules at Arlington National Cemetery during a ceremony attended by Donald Trump and JD Vance. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, guarded by the Old Guard since 1948, is a sacred war memorial where soldiers enforce solemn conduct. The Joint Service Commendation Medal recognises meritorious achievement, and Pentagon officials confirmed the award honours Iglesias’ execution of his duties.

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