Guard scolds Hegseth, advisers for laughing at Tomb of Unknown Soldier
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WASHINGTON – A U.S. Army sentinel guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier scolded Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth and his senior advisers for not being respectful after some members in the group laughed while posing for pictures in front of the memorial.
"All visitors will maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all time," the sentinel yelled, prompting Hegseth and other members of the group to turn around as they were walking away from the memorial. The incident, which was captured by television cameras, took place after a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.
In addition to Hegseth, the group admonished by the sentinel included his chief of staff Ricky Buria, deputy chief of staff Patrick Weaver, senior adviser Tami Radabaugh and Hegseth's wife, Jennifer Hegseth. It was not clear which members of the group were laughing.
Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell wrote in a statement that Hegseth “and the entire Department have always honored—and will always honor—the sacrifices our military men and women have made to keep America safe.
“While commemorating this solemn day, a soldier correctly and respectfully reminded everyone to maintain decorum,” Parnell added.
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is the burial site of an unidentifiable soldier who was killed in World War I. It is a revered war memorial and guarded by a sentinel at all hours and in all weather. Serving as a sentinel, the title of the soldier in charge of guarding the tomb, is considered to be one of the highest honors in the U.S. military.
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People who have never even been to Arlington know there is no laughing allowed there.
This is emblematic of the gross disrespect Hegseth has been showing for the American military services.
They should not have been taking a selfie in front of the tomb either.
Maybe they were laughing at all the crap Hegseth is allowed to get away with.
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