| What to Know About Hegseth's New Office of Religious Affairs On Wednesday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the creation of a new entity within the Pentagon: the Office of Religious Affairs. The office, Hegseth promised the assembled troops in Quantico, Virginia, would 'report straight to the top. No staff filters, no bureaucratic dilution, a direct line to the secretary.' Chaplains would 'finally have an advocate at the highest levels.' What's more, 'policy and resources will serve the mission, not smother the mission.' |