Arlington sentinel interrupts patrol as Hegseth's party climbs steps

The Pentagon defended the soldier's demand for silence and respect beside the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, according to a Spanish report.

Channel: EL PAÍS · SpainStory of November 13, 2026Trari Newsroom

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Suited visitors climb the memorial steps while an armed sentinel patrols below. He stops to deliver an instruction: "All visitors will maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times."

Spain's EL PAÍS identifies the group as US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his advisers, visiting Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. Its report says the soldier intervened after hearing laughter and conversation beside the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

The footage then follows the sentinel returning to his ceremonial march, rifle at his shoulder. A brief view shows the official party higher on the steps as captions explain the institutional response: according to the report, the Pentagon defended the soldier's conduct, saying he had reminded visitors of the site's rules of respect.

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