Hegseth awards medal to soldier who chastised him

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Published on November 13, 2026 • Originally reported by Kate Bartlett. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, right, and his wife Jennifer Rauchet attend a ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on National Veterans Day Observance at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026.

Pete Hegseth was yelled at by a sentinel for poor decorum at Arlington National Cemetery. Now the Secretary of Defense has
given him a medal.

(Image credit: Mark Schiefelbein)

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