Hegseth and entourage laugh and did a little act at The Tomb of Unknown Soldier on Veteran's Day and they were taught some manners by a guard

[BHAN85]

Thanks God it was recorded by press cameras, so the drunktard can't take any revenge against the guard.

 

[RescueRanger]

Thanks God it was recorded by press cameras, so the drunktard can't take any revenge against the guard.

He gave the soldier a medal.

https://thehill.com/policy/defense/6216510-hegseth-awards-sentinel-medal/

 

[Zephyrus]

There are some aspects of the US military culture that I find truly endearing and this is one of them.

 

[Yasser76]

Credit to Hegseth for owning the f**k up. He rarely does that

 

[AZ_HighCountry]

Title fixed because some people just can't help themselves.

Yes, I read a few articles yesterday regarding the incident. The SecDef stood up and owned it. Unlike a former President who clearly couldn't be bothered during a dignified transfer at Dover.

For those who have never visited The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to pay their respects, that is one area you do NOT disrespect.

 

[AZ_HighCountry]

He gave the soldier a medal.

https://thehill.com/policy/defense/6216510-hegseth-awards-sentinel-medal/

That Specialist has a pair. He should absolutely be in the next class at OCS.

 

[HERO]

The irony is staggering. At the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a private publicly reprimanded the Secretary of Defense: "Everyone must remain silent and respectful." He glanced back. Didn't stop. Kept walking.

What kind of man is this? The video says it all.

What are ordinary American soldiers thinking right now?

Still willing to die for this?

 

[AZ_HighCountry]

The irony is staggering. At the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a private publicly reprimanded the Secretary of Defense: "Everyone must remain silent and respectful." He glanced back. Didn't stop. Kept walking.

What kind of man is this? The video says it all.

What are ordinary American soldiers thinking right now?

Still willing to die for this?

A man who admitted his mistake and followed that by giving the Specialist recognition for doing his job.

Unlike a commander-in-chief who clearly couldn't be bothered at a dignified transfer of those who gave their lives for this country. Really? Looking at his watch with a face of contempt and "when will this be over?"

No need to emphasize your points in bold red. We get it. If given the choice who I'd rather serve under, it's not a hard choice to make.

 

[HERO]

A man who admitted his mistake and followed that by giving the Specialist recognition for doing his job.

Unlike a commander-in-chief who clearly couldn't be bothered at a dignified transfer of those who gave their lives for this country. Really? Looking at his watch with a face of contempt and "when will this be over?"

No need to emphasize your points in bold red. We get it. If given the choice who I'd rather serve under, it's not a hard choice to make.

A person's natural behavior is their true character.

Don't you think what followed was just so-called PR damage control?

On another note, we already know this — sending soldiers into combat with virtually no protection. What do you make of this defense minister's competence?