The Pentagon chief awarded the sentry after rebuking his delegation.
Pete Hegseth presented the medal to Minister Thomas Iglesias, who the day before demanded silence at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington Cemetery. According to CNN, people accompanying the minister began laughing and talking loudly near the memorial. The sentry reprimanded them and reminded them of the need to show respect to the fallen army.
The next day, Hesset invited the military man to the Pentagon and presented him with an award for conscientiously fulfilling his official duties.