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Guard calls for silence as Hegseth takes a group photo at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

NBC News Politics·November 11, 2026·1 min read
Guard calls for silence as Hegseth takes a group photo at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

An Army sentinel guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery called for silence as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, his wife, and top aides took a group photo, during which someone was heard laughing. The incident occurred during a visit to the cemetery. The sentinel's call for silence underscored the solemnity of the site, drawing attention to the conduct of the group.

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