Arlington guard reprimands Hegseth's entourage
The gist
A sentinel at Arlington's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier called for silence after Hegseth's group laughed and talked.
The Tomb is guarded around the clock, and the rebuke lands amid scrutiny of Hegseth.
How it unfolded
- Nov 10, 2026In a procedural vote on Tuesday night, the GOP blocked impeachment proceedings against Hegseth from moving forward; Hegseth and allies claimed vindication.
- Nov 11, 2026At a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery attended by President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, Hegseth and his entourage posed for photos at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
- Nov 11, 2026After some in the group laughed and talked, a sentinel stopped his patrol and called out that all visitors must maintain silence and respect.
Key terms
- sentinel
- A monument honoring unidentified soldiers who died in war and the memory of all war dead.
- The Old Guard (3rd Infantry Regiment)
- U.S. Army infantry regiment nicknamed The Old Guard, serving as the Army's official ceremonial unit and Escort to the President.
Source: Wikipedia