Sentinel rebukes Hegseth's delegation at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

A US Army sentinel at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier appeared to rebuke Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's delegation on Wednesday after laughter was heard at the solemn Arlington National Cemetery site, with video showing the guard shouting a reminder to maintain silence and respect. The incident occurred as Hegseth, his wife, and senior aides took pictures and spoke on the memorial's steps following a Veterans Day event. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said a soldier correctly reminded everyone to maintain decorum, adding that the department always honors military sacrifices. The Tomb is a sacred site holding three unknown American service members, guarded 24 hours daily. Hegseth, a former Army National Guard soldier, recently survived a House impeachment effort and faces potential investigation from incoming Democratic leaders.