Hegseth Awards Soldier Who Reprimanded Him and His Aides at Tomb of Unknown Soldier– legalinsurrection.com
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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth awarded a Joint Service Commendation Medal to the soldier at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Hegseth invited the 3rd Infantry Regiment, known as The Old Guard, to the Pentagon.
We love soldiers.
We love standards.
Well done, Specialist.Carry on Patriots. pic.twitter.com/Uk6ek6oOso
— Secretary of War Pete Hegseth (@SecWar) November 12, 2026
A video of Spc. Thomas Iglesias went viral on Wednesday:
Hegseth, his wife, chief of staff Ricky Buria, deputy chief of staff Patrick Weaver and senior adviser and deputy assistant Tami Radabaugh were taking photos in front of the tomb after a Veterans Day ceremony on Wednesday at Arlington National Cemetery when some in the group were heard laughing and chatting after the photos were taken. The soldier patrolling in front of the tomb, Spc. Thomas Iglesias, stopped walking and faced the group.
“All visitors will maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times,” Iglesias called out.
