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Hegseth and advisers reprimanded by guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

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Hegseth and advisers reprimanded by guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. (2026, November 11). BBC News. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/ck5y132yq1ymo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and his group were scolded by a guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday after Veterans Day celebrations. The guard admonished them for laughing during a photo opportunity, reminding visitors to maintain silence and respect. Those present included Hegseth's advisers Patrick Weaver and Tami Radabaugh, chief of staff Ricky Buria, and his wife Jennifer Hegseth.
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Story summary

Pete Hegseth, Defense Secretary, and his entourage were reprimanded by an on-duty guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery during a Veterans Day visit. The incident occurred after some individuals in Hegseth’s group laughed and took selfies, prompting a guard to issue a stern warning: "All visitors will maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times!" Hegseth was accompanied by his wife Jennifer, chief of staff Ricky Buria, deputy chief of staff Patrick Weaver, and senior adviser Tami Radabaugh. The group did not acknowledge the reprimand, continuing to move away from the tomb. It is unclear if there will be any repercussions for those involved.

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Hegseth PERSON · 5× BBC ORG · 1× CBS News ORG · 1× Defence ORG · 1× Jennifer Hegseth PERSON · 1× Patrick Weaver PERSON · 1× Pete Hegseth PERSON · 1× Ricky Buria PERSON · 1× Tami Radabaugh PERSON · 1× US Army ORG · 1×

Narrative

Hegseth and advisers reprimanded by guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and a group he was with were reprimanded by a sentinel at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-11
"All visitors will maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times", the sentinel said.
2026-11-11 · BBC News
Hegseth and advisers reprimanded by guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier · assertive framing

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Hegseth and advisers reprimanded by guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and a group he was with were reprimanded by a sentinel at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday. asserted
he → reprimand → Wednesday
The incident followed a wreath-laying ceremony marking Veterans Day. asserted
incident → follow → Day
Hegseth had joined the group for a photo and someone laughed, prompting the US Army sentinel guarding the tomb to shout. asserted
someone → join → tomb
"All visitors will maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times", the sentinel said. asserted
sentinel → maintain → times
According to the BBC's US partner, CBS News, the people in the photo before the reprimand also included Hegseth's advisers Patrick Weaver and Tami Radabaugh, Hegseth's chief of staff Ricky Buria and Hegseth's wife Jennifer Hegseth. uncertain
people → accord → staff
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