Pentagon chief decorates soldier who reprimanded him and his entourage
Pete Hegseth awarded the Joint Service Commendation Medal to Specialist Thomas Iglesias, who had reprimanded him and his entourage for their conduct at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Nov 11, 2026.
Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth honored a soldier who corrected his behavior near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The event took place on November 12, 2026, following a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. Specialist Thomas Iglesias received the Joint Service Commendation Medal for demonstrating proper conduct.
In a post on Hegseth's official X account, photos were shared showing him presenting the medal to Iglesias. The tomb, a sacred burial site for American military personnel lost during World War I, World War II, and the Korean War, is strictly guarded by soldiers who volunteer for the role and undergo rigorous training.
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