{
  "id": 19724406,
  "title": "US soldier honored after Arlington reprimand goes viral",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/us-soldier-honored-after-arlington-reprimand-goes-viral",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T23:12:06.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/world/gx29924df"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Soldier Thomas Iglesias, a member of the US Army's 3rd Infantry Regiment, was recently honored for his commendable conduct following a controversial incident at Arlington National Cemetery. Iglesias, who guards the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, confronted Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his entourage, urging them to maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at the cemetery. The exchange was captured on camera and quickly gained traction on social media, drawing criticism of Hegseth's behavior. In response, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth presented Iglesias with the Joint Service Commendation Medal during a ceremony, acknowledging his exemplary service and adherence to the cemetery's rules. The Pentagon defended Iglesias, stating that he had \"rightly and respectfully reminded everyone of the need to observe proper conduct.\" The incident highlights ongoing criticism of Hegseth since his appointment last year, including a recent attempt by House of Representatives members to remove him from his position.",
  "summary": "A day after he called for silence at Arlington National Cemetery, soldier Thomas Iglesias received a military commendation from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.",
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    "outlets": 6,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Toronto Sun",
        "title": "Hegseth and his entourage scolded by military sentinel at Tomb of the Unknowns",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/hegseth-and-his-entourage-scolded-by-military-sentinel-at-tomb-of-the",
        "published": "2026-11-12T12:14:34.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Pentagon reacts after Hegseth's party was reprimanded at Arlington over laughing near sacred tomb",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/pentagon-reacts-after-hegseths-party-was-reprimanded-at-arlington",
        "published": "2026-11-12T15:10:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth reprimanded at war memorial",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/us-defence-secretary-pete-hegseth-reprimanded-at-war-memorial",
        "published": "2026-11-12T15:51:49.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "DW News",
        "title": "Pete Hegseth honors soldier who scolded him at Arlington cemetery",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/pete-hegseth-honors-soldier-who-scolded-him-at-arlington-cemetery",
        "published": "2026-11-12T19:07:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "ABC News AU",
        "title": "Hegseth gives top award to soldier who scolded him at war cemetery",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/hegseth-gives-top-award-to-soldier-who-scolded-him-at-war-cemetery",
        "published": "2026-11-12T22:27:54.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}