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Defense.gov - Mar 25, 2026

Hegseth Announces Reforms to Chaplain Corps

Hegseth Announces Reforms to Chaplain Corps

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced reforms to the military's Chaplain Corps, saying the department will be streamlining the number of faith code affiliations for service members and that the department will replace the rank insignia military chaplains we…

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced reforms to the military's Chaplain Corps, saying the department will be streamlining the number of faith code affiliations for service members and that the department will replace the rank insignia military chaplains wear on uniforms with their religious insignia.