Tomb of the Unknown Soldier guard scolds Hegseth's group for noise

A guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier loudly reprimanded Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's group for making noise during a Veterans Day visit to Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday. The incident occurred after a wreath-laying ceremony as Hegseth, his wife, and aides posed for a photo, with an audible laugh prompting the sentinel to demand silence and respect. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said the soldier correctly reminded everyone to maintain decorum. The Tomb memorializes unidentified American service members from World War I and later conflicts. Sentinels, who guard the site 24 hours daily, routinely reprimand visitors, with one soldier noting in 2022 they respond to crowds two or three times per day.