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Pentagon backs war memorial guard who reprimanded Hegseth’s group

The defence secretary on Thursday awarded the soldier, Specialist Thomas Iglesias, a Joint Service Commendation Medal for the execution of his duties.

Pentagon backs war memorial guard who reprimanded Hegseth's group
Pentagon backs war memorial guard who reprimanded Hegseth's group — image via BBC News World — Credit: Storywire

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The defence secretary on Thursday awarded the soldier, Specialist Thomas Iglesias, a Joint Service Commendation Medal for the execution of his duties.

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