US sentinel scolds Hegseth's group for laughing at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

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A US Marine sentinel at Arlington National Cemetery publicly reprimanded Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's group for laughing during a Veterans Day ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The sentinel shouted that all visitors must maintain silence and respect after someone in the group laughed following a photo. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell confirmed the incident, stating a soldier correctly reminded everyone to maintain decorum. The group included Hegseth, his wife Jennifer, and senior Pentagon staff. The viral video has sparked criticism online and in US media, adding pressure on Hegseth amid ongoing political scrutiny.


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