https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/12/secretary-war-hegseth-restores-faith-u-s-military/
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The U.S. military chaplaincy was established in 1775 by General George Washington during the American Revolution. Washington recognized the need for religious leaders to serve military forces, citing the necessity of the blessing and protection of heaven, especially in times of public distress and danger.
For roughly 200 years, the Chaplain Corps served as the spiritual and moral backbone of American forces, ministering to service members in times of hardship and providing pastoral care for their souls."
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The article reports that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth recently addressed what he described as a long-term weakening of the U.S. military's Chaplain Corps, asserting that its role has been diminished by what he called decades of secularism and political correctness.
According to the article, Hegseth emphasized that the Chaplain Corps was established by General George Washington in 1775 to provide spiritual support and moral grounding for service members, especially in times of distress.
The article states that Hegseth argues this spiritual role has been eroded over time, with chaplains increasingly cast as secular "morale" or "well-being" officers rather than religious ministers guiding the souls of soldiers.
In response, he has announced plans to restore the chaplains' role as spiritual leaders and moral anchors of the military, reinvigorating their focus on faith and pastoral care.
Context from Other Reporting: Independent coverage supports that Hegseth has publicly outlined reforms aimed at reviving the traditional religious mission of the Chaplain Corps, criticizing current spiritual-readiness materials and asserting that chaplains should focus on religious ministry rather than secular or therapeutic support. He has cited historical military guidance and emphasized spiritual well-being along with mental and physical health as priorities.
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Hegseth believes the Chaplain Corps has drifted from its original mission of religious ministry and moral leadership.
The article repeats the historical claim that the chaplaincy was founded by George Washington in 1775 to support troops spiritually.
He plans reforms to refocus chaplains on spiritual care and reduce what he views as secular influences or roles.
Contemporary news sources confirm that Hegseth's remarks reflect broader policy priorities emphasizing faith and traditional roles for military chaplains within the Pentagon's current leadership.
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