I'm a trump supporter and Hegseth as well, in general, but both of them have been kind of loosey-goosey lately.
I hope they get their act together quickly..
Following the impromptu photoshoot, the group of Pentagon staffers began walking away from the memorial when laughter rang out from the cadre.
'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.
Pentagon chief spokesman Sean Parnell said in a statement to the Daily Mail:
"While commemorating this solemn day, a soldier correctly and respectfully reminded everyone to maintain decorum.'"
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Disruption at the Tomb:
Defense Secretary Reprimanded at Arlington National Cemetery
During a solemn Veterans Day observance at Arlington National Cemetery, a U.S. Army sentinel guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier verbally reprimanded Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, his wife Jennifer, and several top aides.
Following the event, Hegseth and his entourage posed for photographs near the historic memorial before walking away while laughing and talking loudly.
In response to the noise, a sentinel from "The Old Guard" rebuked the group, demanding they maintain the respectful and silent atmosphere required at the sacred site.
The incident drew swift reactions from both the Pentagon and lawmakers. Pentagon Chief Spokesman Sean Parnell defended the guard's actions, noting that the sentinel's reminder for proper decorum was entirely appropriate.
Meanwhile, the behavior of the Defense Secretary's party faced sharp criticism from political figures, including former Republican Representative Adam Kinzinger and Democratic Representative Gwen Moore, who rebuked the group's conduct as inappropriate for the nation's top defense official.
Links:
Arlington National Cemetery Incident Report: https://apnews.com
