India, Nov. 12 -- A US Army soldier stationed at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery reminded Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and members of his team to observe silence and maintain decorum after a Veterans Day ceremony.

Footage of the incident shows Hegseth posing for photographs on the steps outside the memorial alongside his wife, Jennifer, chief of staff Ricky Buria, deputy chief of staff Patrick Weaver and senior adviser Tami Radabaugh.

As the group finished taking pictures, someone could be heard laughing. The sentry on duty then issued a loud reminder that visitors were expected to behave respectfully at the site.

"All visitors will maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times," the soldie...