The sentry punished the woman for laughing at the tomb of the unknown soldier.
After the Veterans Day ceremony, the Pangon head, his senior advisers and his wife posed for photographs at the memorial. They then began to leave, continuing their dialogue and laughing loudly.
A member of the 3rd Infantry Battalion turned to the group and shouted sternly: "All visitors must maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times."
The Pentagon later said that "the soldier correctly and respectfully reminded everyone of the need to maintain decorum."