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Pentagon Pete Ignites Fury for Pushing Religion in the Ranks
April 25, 2026
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Photo Illustration by Victoria Sunday/The Daily Beast/Getty ImagesSince taking up the post of Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth has moved to put his personal stamp on all things religious in the military. But his actions have caused concern among service members. In early April, Hegseth forced Maj. Gen. William Green Jr., the Army Chief of Chaplains, to retire early, and the position remains unfilled.
Critics say Green was a respected leader and seasoned Army chaplain who should not have been let go.Hegseth, a member of the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches, has consistently sought to introduce his evangelical Christian faith into military proceedings—a move that has raised concerns for some.Read more at The Daily Beast.
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