Pete Hesseth presented a medal to the American soldier who scolded him.
Thomas Iglesias rebuked the head of the Pentagon and other officials for breaking the silence at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
The incident occurred on November 11 at Arlington National Cemetery right after a Veterans Day service. While Gasth and his wife and advisers were taking a group photo at the memorial, someone from the delegation started laughing and talking loudly. At this moment the sentry interrupted his patrol and demanded silence and respect from the guests. Later, the head of the Pentagon personally presented the award to the soldier, praising him for his exemplary service and devotion to duty, and posted photos on the X social network.