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Pete Hegseth creates a Pentagon Office of Religious Affairs reporting directly to him

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is launching an office of religious affairs at the Pentagon

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What happened Pete Hegseth creates a Pentagon Office of Religious Affairs reporting directly to him.
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Left / center-leftPete Hegseth creates a Pentagon Office of Religious Affairs reporting directly to him

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CenterPete Hegseth creates a Pentagon Office of Religious Affairs reporting directly to him

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Pete Hegseth creates a Pentagon Office of Religious Affairs reporting directly to him

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is launching an office of religious affairs at the Pentagon

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Washington's Top News (WTOP)News report · Oct 2, 4:05 AM

Pete Hegseth creates a Pentagon Office of Religious Affairs reporting directly to him

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is launching an office of religious affairs, the latest of his faith-related reforms at the Pentagon. He announced in a speech Wednesday tha...

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