The sentinel tormented the head of the Pentagon and his advisers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
The reason was the laughs and conversations they allowed themselves while taking pictures near the memorial after the Veterans Day ceremony. This moment was caught on video.
"All visitors must maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times. ".
- shouted the sentry, stopped the patrol and turned to face them when the hesat and his entourage were already leaving.
Referring to the incident, Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said the soldier did the right thing and "reminded everyone of the need to maintain common decency."