U.S. Deputy Secretary of War Pete Hagast presents a Joint Merit Medal to a soldier of the 3rd Infantry Division.

U.S. Deputy Secretary of War Pete Hagast presents a Joint Merit Medal to a soldier of the 3rd Infantry Division.

U.S. Deputy Secretary of War Pete Hagast presented a Joint Commendation Medal to a soldier of the 3rd Infantry Division, Samalist Ingalls, who yesterday reminded his escort to maintain civility while visiting the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The pear praised the guard for his actions but refrained from apologizing for the actions of his companion.