Pete Hegseth directed Department of Defense policy to streamline religious support.
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Pete Hegseth directed Department of Defense policy to streamline religious support.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.American Atheists sued the DOD over Hegseth's announced military religious policy changes.1 source
- Defense Secretary addressed religious greetings issue at Kirtland Air Force Base.Sub-event
- The Department of National Defence has mandated new spiritual guidelines for military settings, with Scott McCaig as a military ordinary and David McGuinty signing off on the edict.Sub-event
Hegseth directs DoD policy to streamline religious support.1 source
Hegseth framed the revised military faith list overhaul as an administrative correction, retaining Baptists.1 source
The DoD has reduced the number of recognized religions to 31.1 source
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Pete Hegseth
United States Secretary of Defense
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