Defense Secretary Awards Honor to Service Member Who Previously Admonished Him
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has awarded a top honor to the service member who previously admonished him and his staff at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier following a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.
Burlington Plattsburgh, VT, November 12, 2026 —
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has presented a significant honor to a service member. This individual had previously admonished Secretary Hegseth and his staff. The incident occurred at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, following a Veterans Day ceremony held at Arlington National Cemetery.
The specific details regarding the nature of the honor awarded were not provided in the summary. Similarly, the exact details of the previous admonishment, including the specific words used or the context beyond the location and event, were not explicitly stated. The name of the service member who received the award has not been provided.
The event marks a notable interaction between the Defense Secretary and a member of the armed forces who previously voiced criticism. The award ceremony signifies a resolution or a distinct acknowledgment from the Defense Secretary towards this service member, despite the prior public disagreement. The summary does not contain information about the timing of the award relative to the Veterans Day ceremony, nor any details about the protocols or procedures followed for either event.
Further information regarding the significance of the award, the specific contributions being recognized, or any statements made by Secretary Hegseth or the service member at the time of the award ceremony are not available in the provided summary. The exact date of the award presentation is also not specified.
Story summarized from the original created by KONSTANTIN TOROPIN, Associated Press on www.mychamplainvalley.com, see more information here.
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