Pete Hegseth creates Pentagon Office of Religious Affairs as part of faith-related reforms

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Hegseth has infused his evangelical Christianity into his leadership of the Pentagon, hosting Christian worship services for employees and often speaking of the United States as a Christian nation…

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  • Reported by The Hindu and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:07:30 UTC.

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