News Hometrending

Defense Secretary Hegseth Calls for Stronger Military Chaplaincy

Hegseth prays at Pentagon service for ‘overwhelming violence’ against enemies

The Guardian2026.03.26Updated 10d ago
Hegseth prays at Pentagon service for ‘overwhelming violence’ against enemies

Remarks come after Hegseth calls for changes to military’s chaplain corps, which he said had been ‘watered down’

AI SummaryPowered by AI

Pete Hegseth, the newly confirmed Secretary of Defense, prayed at a Pentagon service for "overwhelming violence" against enemies while calling for reforms to the military's chaplain corps. Hegseth criticized the chaplaincy for being "watered down" and advocated for changes to strengthen its role. His remarks signal a shift in how the Pentagon approaches religious services and military culture.

Explore More

Related News

Trending Topics