Hegseth awards soldier who scolded him and his aides at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has given a top award to the service member who scolded him and his staff at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier following a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. On social media Thursday, Hegseth posted photos that show him pinning the award and shaking hands with a soldier. His post says, “We love soldiers. We love standards. Well done,…
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth honored a service member for reprimanding him and his staff at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. Hegseth shared photos on social media of himself pinning the award and shaking hands with the soldier. He praised the individual, referring to them as "Spc.
Thomas Iglesias" and presenting him with the Joint Service Commendation Medal. The award was given for the soldier's "execution of duties at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on November 11, 2026." The ceremony included President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, with Hegseth's team taking photos at the site following the event.
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