Hegseth Awards Medal to Guard Who Reprimanded Him
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This unprecedented recognition signals that military decorum can override political pressure, potentially setting a precedent for how guards handle future VIP visits.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth awarded Specialist Thomas Iglesias the Joint Service Commendation Medal after Iglesias reprimanded Hegseth and his group at Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday. The medal recognizes Iglesias for his execution of duties during the incident.
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