US defense chief honors soldier who reprimanded him at Arlington

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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth awarded a medal to soldier Thomas Iglesias on Thursday, a day after Iglesias publicly reprimanded him for laughing near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Hegseth personally pinned the decoration on Iglesias and posted the moment on X, writing "We love soldiers, we love principles. Well done, soldier." The incident occurred Wednesday during Veterans Day commemorations at Arlington National Cemetery. The soldier shouted at Hegseth and his companions to maintain silent, respectful behavior at the site, which is guarded around the clock by elite troops.


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