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

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's entourage was publicly reprimanded by a guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for laughing and taking selfies during a Veterans Day visit to Arlington National Cemetery. The on-duty guard halted his patrol and issued a stern warning, stating, "All visitors will maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times!" Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell defended the department's honor for service members and acknowledged the guard's correct and respectful reminder. The incident occurred amid a tumultuous week for Hegseth, who narrowly escaped an impeachment vote in the House on Tuesday night. The articles, introduced by Rep. Thomas Massie, accused him of unlawful orders, but the effort failed 211–204 after 11 Democrats missed votes due to a traffic jam.