Soldier who admonishes Hegseth’s entourage at Arlington receives commendation medal

VIA THE WASHINGTON POST ON X:

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has awarded a commendation medal to Specialist Thomas Iglesias, the soldier who admonished him and his entourage for disruptive behaviour at the Tomb of the Unknowns.

According to CNN, Iglesias rebuked the group on Veterans Day after someone laughed near the tomb. He shouted, “All visitors will maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times.”

After presenting the Joint Service Commendation Medal, Hegseth wrote on X, “We love soldiers. We love standards. Well done, Specialist.”