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

Defense Secretary Hegseth Calls for Stronger Military Chaplaincy 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.