US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has awarded a soldier who reprimanded him and his entourage for laughing at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Wednesday. Hegseth posted photos on his X account on Thursday that show him giving the Joint Service Commendation Medal to Specialist Thomas Iglesias "for the execution of his duties." "We love soldiers. We love standards. Well done, Specialist," Hegseth said alongside the photos. The Joint Service Commendation Medal is seen as one of the US military's top awards and is not usually given to junior enlisted service members.
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