Highlighting 'Divine Calling': Pete Hegseth Pushes New Chaplain Insignia Policy

Nicole Weatherholtz : Mar 26, 2026
Newsmax

"A chaplain is first and foremost a chaplain and an officer second. This change is a visual representation of that fact, specifically unique to the role of a chaplain. They are first and foremost called and ordained by God." Chaplains will "be seen among the highest ranks because of their divine calling." -Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth

[Newsmax.com] War Secretary Pete Hegseth announced sweeping changes to the US military chaplain corps, emphasizing a return to what he described as its core spiritual mission. (Screengrab image: via X-@SecWar)

Under the new policy, chaplains will no longer wear traditional rank insignia. Instead, they will display insignia reflecting their religious affiliation—a shift Hegseth said... Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here

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