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Guard yells at Hegseth for laughing at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

The Australian Financial Review (AFR) •
November 12, 2026 • 01:00 AM
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The defence secretary and his entourage were reprimanded by a guard for disrespectful behaviour at a remembrance ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery Tomb.

Guard yells at Hegseth for laughing at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Washington | Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth was admonished by a military sentinel standing watch over the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday (Thursday AEDT), after he and his entourage appeared to violate the site’s rules for decorum by laughing and talking as they posed for photos following a Veterans Day observance.

The incident took place after President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and other top administration and military officials attended the annual wreath-laying ceremony at the cemetery.

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The Age
1d ago
‘Silence!’ Guard yells at Hegseth’s group for laughing near Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

‘Silence!’ Guard yells at Hegseth’s group for laughing near Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Footage shows Hegseth, his wife and several others posing for a photograph during a Veterans Day ceremony when some members of the party briefly speak and laugh, prompting the rebuke.

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The Guardian
1d ago
Hegseth and aides scolded by guard for laughing at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Hegseth and aides scolded by guard for laughing at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Group attending Veterans Day ceremony sharply reminded by sentinel to maintain ‘silence and respect’ at sacred site

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Al Jazeera English
1d ago
Hegseth entourage reprimanded by guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Hegseth entourage reprimanded by guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Guard at memorial site can be heard yelling at group to 'maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times'.

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BBC News
1d ago
Watch: Hegseth reprimanded by guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Watch: Hegseth reprimanded by guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Following a wreath-laying ceremony marking Veterans Day, a group that included Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth was shouted at by a US Army sentinel to be quiet.

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CNN International
1d ago
Hegseth and advisers reprimanded by guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier | CNN Politics

Hegseth and advisers reprimanded by guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier | CNN Politics

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

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NPR News
5h ago
Hegseth awards medal to soldier who chastised him

Hegseth awards medal to soldier who chastised him

Pete Hegseth was yelled at by a sentinel for poor decorum at Arlington National Cemetery. Now the Secretary of Defense hasgiven him a medal.

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