A US Army sentinel guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier reprimanded Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and a group of his senior advisers Wednesday after some in the group laughed and talked near the solemn memorial following a Veterans Day ceremony.
“All visitors will maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times,” the sentinel called out, stopping his patrol to face the group as they departed.
Jerk didn’t even seem to care. I bet he turns around and tries to get the Sentinel reprimanded.
From what I here this is one of America’s most sacred places. Hope the sentinel is promoted.
Its 100% honour position so there aren’t any promotions. Its very strict position sort of like the guards of Buckingham palace. There’s been a 24/7 watch there for years and the changing of the guard at the tomb is cool to watch if you’ve never seen it. Very precise https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4utXb3auOew
(As far as has ever been reported, there’s been a guard posted there uninterrupted for the past 89 years. It’s hard to express how seriously people take this one.)
Looks like it, ya. The ceremony is full of symbolism too. Here is just an exerpt I found on it:
“The Tomb Guard marches exactly 21 steps down the black mat behind the Tomb, turns, faces east for 21 seconds, turns and faces north for 21 seconds, then takes 21 steps down the mat and repeats the process. (The number 21 symbolizes the highest military honor that can be bestowed, the 21-gun salute.) Next, the Sentinel executes a sharp “shoulder-arms” movement to place the weapon on the shoulder closest to the visitors, signifying that he or she stands between the Tomb and any possible threat.”
https://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/explore/changing-of-the-guard
Yup, and the orange pedo pissed on the sanctity of it during the 2024 election cycle when his people assaulted an Army employee so he could take campaign photos…which is strictly forbidden
Did they do anything it? No? Then it isn’t forbidden. This country has thrown out all of its rules for that fat pedophile piece of shit
Like most things in America too much shit was built upon the honor system
The “Rule of Law” went out the window a while back.
Kegsbreath will probably try to have him court martialed.
A pentagon spokesperson already announced “the guard did exactly what he was supposed to do” basically.
I don’t think you even need to qualify the statement, it’s by far the most sacred place in the US. I hate these fuckers even more than most, and I’m still surprised he’d risk fucking around with this one on fucking veterans day.
A soldier with more spine than all of congress.
that is one bro that is not gettin his extra testosterone shot.
Not the first time with this crew.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/aug/28/trump-arlington-cemetery-visit-altercation
The fact that he’s basically just redoing one of his old controversies the day after they shut down his impeachment really just feels like he’s flexing on all of us
I kind of hope they punish the sentinel. This would assure Hegseth’s impeachment and removal.
The impeachment failed
Lol you think so?
Removal? Military and vets wouldn’t stand for it no matter the side your on
Exactly
The narrative is already that the soldier was doing exactly as they’re meant to, so removal is unfair. An exception just for Hegseth, who was disrespecting the vets.
That’s a double-whammy for his already poor reputation with the forces.
Sounds like the woman laughing was it.
You are supposed to be dead silent at this Tomb. It’s something any soldier knows. The Secretary should check the company he keeps if they don’t understand that.
Every service member knows to be reverent at the Tomb. They are also under orders to assist in maintaining such reverence in those visiting.
something any soldier knows Only the Army has soldiers as lower enlisted, the rest are Sailors, Airmen, or Marines.
And you’re right, it’s pretty fucked up for SecDef to be around anyone who could be reprimanded at the Tomb. He was a shithead when he served and he’s aged like milk since then.
And I’ve never been anywhere near being part of any armed e and I know you’re supposed to be quiet and respectful here.
Fair correction, thank you.
I fear that the soldier here should be punished for a different reason: he let a bunch of traitors track their dirty selves all over the place.
