Visitors to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier know to speak in whispers, not take selfies and respect the solemn memorial.
The tomb is considered to be one of the most solemn and revered war memorials in the U.S., being the final resting place of unidentified soldiers from World War I, World War II and the Korean War. It is guarded around the clock— by a soldier from the Army’s 3rd Infantry Regiment, also known as “The Old Guard,” since 1948.
You think Pete Hegseth would show some decorum but he posed on the steps with a group of friends, who laughed loudly as
The soldier guarding the tomb shouted that “all visitors will maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times.”
And this, ladies and gentlemen, is our Defense Secretary.