Army Sentinel Reprimands Hegseth’s Group at Tomb

A U.S. Army sentinel reprimanded Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s group at Arlington National Cemetery on Veterans Day after laughter and conversation were heard near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Video shows the guard facing the departing group and instructing visitors to maintain silence and respect.

Hegseth had been taking photographs in front of the tomb with his wife, Jennifer, and senior aides, including chief of staff Ricky Buria, deputy chief of staff Patrick Weaver and senior adviser Tami Radabaugh. As the group left, the sentinel called out: “All visitors will maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times.”

The footage captures laughter before the reprimand, but does not establish who laughed or whether Hegseth did. The soldier addressed the group rather than identifying an individual. Reports described some members as talking or laughing after the photographs; the available video does not attribute those actions to a named person.

Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said the soldier “correctly and respectfully reminded everyone to maintain decorum.” He also said the secretary and the Defense Department had honored and would continue to honor the sacrifices...