On September 30, local time, US Secretary of Defense Hegseth announced during a speech at the Quantico Marine Corps Base in Virginia that the Pentagon will establish an “Office of Religious Affairs.” Hegseth said it would be a “powerful department” reporting work directly to the Secretary of Defense, and “America's military pastors have spokespersons at the highest level.”

On September 30, local time, US Secretary of Defense Hegseth announced during a speech at the Quantico Marine Corps Base in Virginia that the Pentagon will establish an “Office of Religious Affairs.” Hegseth said it would be a “powerful department” reporting work directly to the Secretary of Defense, and “America's military pastors have spokespersons at the highest level.”