Laughter at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Pete Hegseth reprimanded by the guard

During a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and his group were reprimanded by a guard for laughing near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The guard emphasized the need for silence and respect at this solemn site. The incident, which was captured on video, sparked discussions online. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell stated that the Secretary and the Department respect the sacrifices made by soldiers and that the guard's reminder was appropriate for the occasion.