PoliticsHegseth unveils religious affairs office as Pentagon overhaul continues

Name: Hegseth unveils religious affairs office as Pentagon overhaul continues
Uploaded: 2026-10-01T17:31:37.000Z
Description: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth quoted Bible verses and announced reforms to the military chaplaincy during a speech to troops at a base in Quantico, Virginia. The changes are intended to raise chaplains’ profile within the Pentagon bureaucracy, as Hegseth continues promoting Christian religious messaging and establishes a religious affairs office.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth quoted Bible verses and announced reforms to the military chaplaincy during a speech to troops at a base in Quantico, Virginia. The changes are intended to raise chaplains’ profile within the Pentagon bureaucracy, as Hegseth continues promoting Christian religious messaging and establishes a religious affairs office.

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CNN 2026-10-01 17:31