Jackie Watson

A soldier guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier issued a verbal reprimand to a group of advisers and staffers with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth following a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. As the group broke from taking photos, a loud laugh could be heard, and the soldier guarding the tomb shouted: “All visitors will maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times.”

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A U.S. Army sentinel guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery reprimanded a group that included Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during Veterans Day events at the solemn landmark. In video taken at the site Wednesday, a person is heard laughing after posing for a group photo in front of the tomb. The sentinel, who is part of the regiment that guards the tomb 24 hours a day, rain or shine, shouted as the group walked off, “All visitors will maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times.” The Associated Press reported that the group included Hegseth, his wife Jennifer Hegseth, Pentagon chief of staff Ricky Buria, deputy chief of staff Patrick Weaver and senior adviser Tami Radabaugh. Chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said in a statement that “while commemorating this solemn day, a soldier correctly and respectfully reminded everyone to maintain decorum.” “The secretary and the entire department have always honored — and will always honor — the sacrifices our military men and women have made to keep America safe,” Parnell added. While the tomb is considered one of the nation’s most sacred spaces, disruptions there do happen. In a 2022 U.S. Army interview, then-Relief Commander Staff Sgt. Chadwick Winget said intentional disruptions were rare: “It’s usually just them being oblivious. … They’re talking and not realizing how loud they’re being, or laughing or making jokes amongst their group. It detracts from the other people that are trying to pay their respects.”

Hegseth and Advisers Yelled at for Disrespecting Tomb of Unknown Soldier on Veterans Day The group started laughing at one of America's most sacred war memorials, prompting a sentinel to reprimand them. Watch: rollingstone.com/politics/po…

Breaking news: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was admonished by a military sentinel standing watch over the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery, after he and his entourage appeared to be laughing and talking at a Veterans Day observance. wapo.st/4BYQmE3

Wow… humiliating moment for the Secretary of War.

BREAKING: Guard reprimands Pete Hegseth and guests for talking and laughing at the Tomb of the Unknown Solider after a photo op. nbcnews.com/politics/trump-a…

The disrespect couldn’t be more blatant. Watch an Army Sentinel step in to reprimand Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s entourage for laughing and talking at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Veterans Day: lincolnsquare.media #VeteransDay #Hegseth #ImpeachHegseth

I remember going to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during the summer trip before 9th grade. We were told repeatedly on how big of a deal this was and to be quiet at all times. It's weird to see Hegseth turn it into a photo op and not pay the respect that kids know how to give.

We have NEVER seen a Democratic Secretary of Defense reprimanded for disrespecting the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Veterans Day, no less. #DemsFightForVeteransCare

Because of course.

Pete Hegseth & his entourage were scolded by a U.S Army Sentinel at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery after they were posing for photos & laughing. How disrespectful can they possibly be & it shows how much they care about our Military alive or dead.

Pete Hegseth's entourage yelled at by Arlington Sentinel for laughing on Veterans Day. 🎥: CNN

A US Army sentinel guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier reprimanded Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and a group of his senior advisers after some in the group laughed and talked near the solemn memorial following a Veterans Day ceremony. cnn.it/3UMhe9p

Fucking disrespectful bastards. Everything has to be about themselves. Well fuck you kegsbreath and your disrespectful cucks.

Someone in Pete Hegseth's group was caught on camera laughing at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Veterans Day. The sentinel had to reprimand them: "All visitors will maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times!"

Pete “Secretary of War Crimes” Hegseth is a disgrace.

Here's a longer clip where you can clearly see Pete Hegseth and senior advisers Lieutenant Colonel Ricky Buria, Patrick Weaver, and their spouses smiling, laughing, and taking pictures at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier before being reprimanded by the guard.

WOW - Pete Hegseth and his group was loudly reprimanded by a guard for laughing while visiting the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier! I completely agree with the guard and have mad respect for him! 👏🏽 Pete Hegseth is a disgrace and his people!