U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth and his aides are reprimanded by guards for silence at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Defense Secretary Hegseth and his companions visited Arlington National Cemetery on the 11th, where they were reprimanded by guards to remain quiet at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. It happened shortly after a wreath-laying ceremony commemorating Veterans Day.
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US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and his companions visited Arlington National Cemetery on the 11th, where they were reprimanded by guards to maintain silence at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. It was just after a wreath-laying ceremony commemorating Veterans Day.
When Chief Hegseth joined the group for a photo, someone laughed out loud. The U.S. Army guard guarding the grave loudly reminded all visitors to maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times.
CBS News, the BBC's U.S. affiliate, said the earlier photo also featured Mr Hegseth's advisers Patrick Weaver and Tami Radabaugh, his chief of staff Ricky Bria and his wife Jennifer Hegseth.
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington Cemetery has been guarded by a 24-hour guard since 1937, according to the Pentagon.
Rules for ceremonies at the cemetery prohibit visitors from shouting or making "unreasonably loud" noises, according to the New York Times.
"The Secretary and the entire department have always, and always will, honor the sacrifices our military members make to keep America safe," Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said, according to The Hill.
"A soldier appropriately and respectfully called on everyone to maintain civility as we commemorate this solemn day," the spokesperson said.
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