The military's commitment to religious diversity throughout a U.S. military with 1.3 million active-duty troops could be strained if Pete Hegseth is confirmed as the next Pentagon leader.


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2024-12-04 12:47:30">December 4, 2024 at 12:47 PM EST</time>

The military’s commitment to religious diversity throughout a U.S. military with 1.3 million active-duty troops could be strained if Pete Hegseth is confirmed as the next Pentagon leader.{ai:summary}<p>The potential confirmation of Pete Hegseth as the next Pentagon leader may challenge the military's efforts to maintain religious diversity among its 1.3 million active-duty personnel. Concerns have been raised regarding his views on this issue.</p><p>#military</p>

US military takes pride in religious diversity. Would things change if Pete Hegseth takes charge?

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