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Hegseth and staff reprimanded by guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

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Toropin, K. (2026, November 11). Hegseth and staff reprimanded by guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/united-states/hegseth-and-staff-reprimanded-by-guard-at-tomb-of-the-unknown-soldier/article_80646d38-ff04-5162-8ad7-d96b6a9bca78.html

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A soldier guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier verbally reprimanded Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's team after they took photos on its steps during a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington. The group included Hegseth, his wife Jennifer, chief of staff Ricky Buria, deputy chief of staff Patrick Weaver, and senior adviser Tami Radabaugh.

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Pete Hegseth, Defense Secretary, and his entourage were reprimanded by an on-duty guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery during a Veterans Day visit. The incident occurred after some individuals in Hegseth’s group laughed and took selfies, prompting a guard to issue a stern warning: "All visitors will maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times!" Hegseth was accompanied by his wife Jennifer, chief of staff Ricky Buria, deputy chief of staff Patrick Weaver, and senior adviser Tami Radabaugh. The group did not acknowledge the reprimand, continuing to move away from the tomb. It is unclear if there will be any repercussions for those involved.

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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. asserted

soldier → guard → Cemetery

Video shows Hegseth taking photos on the empty steps in front of the tomb with his wife, Jennifer, chief of staff Ricky Buria, deputy chief of staff Patrick Weaver and senior adviser Tami Radabaugh. asserted

Hegseth → show → staff

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