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.
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.
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.