Pete Hegseth reprimanded by Tomb of the Unknown Soldier guard for breaking silence rules

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was reprimanded Wednesday by an Army sentinel at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for failing to maintain "atmospheric silence and respect" while taking photos and laughing with guests. The incident occurred during a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, where Hegseth, his wife Jen, and top aides were photographed in front of the memorial. The sentinel shouted the warning, but Hegseth did not acknowledge it and continued walking. Chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said the soldier "correctly and respectfully reminded everyone to maintain decorum." The reprimand follows Hegseth's narrow escape from impeachment, with the House voting 211-204 to shelve the resolution, though Democrats signal continued efforts.