Pentagon Launches Office of Religious Affairs Reporting Directly to Hegseth

The Pentagon has launched an Office of Religious Affairs that will report directly to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, marking a new organizational arrangement within the department. The office is expected to advise senior officials on religious issues, personnel concerns, and faith-related matters affecting military policy. Supporters say the structure will elevate religious affairs within the defense establishment, while critics may question its scope and independence. Further details about staffing, responsibilities, and implementation have not been fully disclosed by officials publicly.