Hegseth Group Reprimanded At Tomb
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was reprimanded Wednesday by an Army sentinel guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier who asked him and his guests to maintain “atmospheric silence and respect.”
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'All visitors will maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times!' a US Army sentinel guarding the tomb yelled at the group after hearing their giggling.
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Pete Hegseth and his group were told to be quiet by a guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier after they disturbed the silence with noise on Wednesday. The incident occurred while the group was visiting the memorial site.
Watch: Hegseth's group reprimanded at Tomb of Unknown Soldier for making noise →2 articles from CBS News on this storyCNN reports that during a Veterans Day visit to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, members of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s entourage were overheard laughing and taking selfies. An on-duty guard rebuked them for violating the rule of maintaining silence and respect. The article does not specify if any consequences will be imposed on those involved.
Hegseth’s group reprimanded for laughing during Veterans Day honoring at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier →Pete Hegseth, Secretary of War and his staff were reprimanded by a guard for laughing near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery during Veterans Day. The incident occurred after a ceremony on Wednesday when laughter was heard from the group while taking pictures. A US Army sentinel in ceremonial uniform shouted a warning to maintain silence and respect, before resuming their patrol. Pentagon…
Stunning moment Pete Hegseth and his staff screamed at by guard for laughing during solemn Veterans Day memorial: 'Pay respect!' →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.
Hegseth and staff reprimanded by guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier →Pete Hegseth, Defense Secretary, and his group were reprimanded by an Army sentinel at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for talking loudly and taking pictures during a visit on Wednesday following a Veterans Day ceremony. The sentinel asked the visitors to maintain silence and respect while they disregarded these instructions. When questioned about the incident, Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell stated that Hegseth…
Pete Hegseth and others reprimanded by guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier →On Wednesday, Pete Hegseth’s group was scolded by an Army guard at Arlington National Cemetery for laughing near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier while posing for photos after a Veterans Day ceremony. The incident was captured on live TV and involved Hegseth, his wife, and other members of their entourage who were reprimanded by the sentinel guarding the memorial.
Arlington guard scolds Hegseth’s entourage for laughing near Tomb of the Unknown Soldier →Show 2 more outlets
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and his group were scolded by a guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday after Veterans Day celebrations. The guard admonished them for laughing during a photo opportunity, reminding visitors to maintain silence and respect. Those present included Hegseth's advisers Patrick Weaver and Tami Radabaugh, chief of staff Ricky Buria, and his…
Hegseth and advisers reprimanded by guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier →Pete Hegseth and his team were criticized by a guard at Arlington National Cemetery following the Veterans Day ceremony attended by former President Donald Trump on November 11. The incident was captured on video, showing the interaction between Hegseth's group and the sentinel after the event.
Hegseth and team reprimanded by Arlington national cemetery guard – video →Analysis
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- 11 Nov
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was reprimanded Wednesday by an Army sentinel guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier who asked him and his guests to maintain “atmospheric silence and respect.”
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11 Nov Hegseth and team reprimanded by Arlington national cemetery guard – videoPete Hegseth and his team were criticized by a guard at Arlington National Cemetery following the Veterans Day ceremony attended by former President Donald Trump on November 11. The incident was captured on video, showing the interaction between Hegseth's group and the sentinel after the event.The Guardian
11 Nov Hegseth and advisers reprimanded by guard at Tomb of the Unknown SoldierUS Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and his group were scolded by a guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday after Veterans Day celebrations. The guard admonished them for laughing during a photo opportunity, reminding visitors to maintain silence and respect. Those present included Hegseth's advisers Patrick Weaver and Tami Radabaugh, chief of staff Ricky Buria, and his…BBC
11 Nov Arlington guard scolds Hegseth’s entourage for laughing near Tomb of the Unknown SoldierOn Wednesday, Pete Hegseth’s group was scolded by an Army guard at Arlington National Cemetery for laughing near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier while posing for photos after a Veterans Day ceremony. The incident was captured on live TV and involved Hegseth, his wife, and other members of their entourage who were reprimanded by the sentinel guarding the memorial.Washington Examiner
11 Nov Watch: Hegseth's group reprimanded at Tomb of Unknown Soldier for making noisePete Hegseth and his group were told to be quiet by a guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier after they disturbed the silence with noise on Wednesday. The incident occurred while the group was visiting the memorial site.CBS News
11 Nov Pete Hegseth and others reprimanded by guard at the Tomb of the Unknown SoldierPete Hegseth, Defense Secretary, and his group were reprimanded by an Army sentinel at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for talking loudly and taking pictures during a visit on Wednesday following a Veterans Day ceremony. The sentinel asked the visitors to maintain silence and respect while they disregarded these instructions. When questioned about the incident, Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell stated that Hegseth…NBC News
11 Nov Hegseth's group reprimanded for noise at Tomb of Unknown SoldierDuring a Veterans Day wreath-laying ceremony near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his group were reprimanded by an army sentinel for making noise after the event. The sentinel loudly reminded visitors to maintain silence and respect; it is unclear if Hegseth was involved in the disruption. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell later stated that they honor…CBS News
11 Nov Hegseth and staff reprimanded by guard at Tomb of the Unknown SoldierA 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.Toronto Star
11 Nov Stunning moment Pete Hegseth and his staff screamed at by guard for laughing during solemn Veterans Day memorial: 'Pay respect!'Pete Hegseth, Secretary of War and his staff were reprimanded by a guard for laughing near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery during Veterans Day. The incident occurred after a ceremony on Wednesday when laughter was heard from the group while taking pictures. A US Army sentinel in ceremonial uniform shouted a warning to maintain silence and respect, before resuming their patrol. Pentagon…Daily Mail
11 Nov Hegseth’s group reprimanded for laughing during Veterans Day honoring at Tomb of the Unknown SoldierCNN reports that during a Veterans Day visit to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, members of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s entourage were overheard laughing and taking selfies. An on-duty guard rebuked them for violating the rule of maintaining silence and respect. The article does not specify if any consequences will be imposed on those involved.The Independent
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