Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth awarded the soldier who reprimanded him and members of his staff at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier a Joint Service Commendation Medal on Thursday.
I mean, it’s more closely akin to a cheerleading or dance routine than a military exercise, but also, it’s not exclusive to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier or even to the united states. It’s all part of military drill, in many countries.
yeah I think those ceremonies are inherently silly as well
not saying you shouldn’t be respectful and quiet but the way those soldiers do the overly robotic rifle check and salutes and stuff is mental
I mean, it’s more closely akin to a cheerleading or dance routine than a military exercise, but also, it’s not exclusive to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier or even to the united states. It’s all part of military drill, in many countries.