A soldier guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier issued a verbal reprimand to a group of advisers and staffers with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth following a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. As the group broke from taking photos, a loud laugh could be heard, and the soldier guarding the tomb shouted: “All visitors will maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times.”
— The Associated Press (@AP) November 11, 2026
I’m curious as to why the Sentinel is carrying his M14 at “port arms”. I’ve read that the rifle should be carried either left or right shoulder depending on which shoulder is away from the Tomb.