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- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced an overhaul of the military chaplain corps on December 17, 2025.
- He criticized the Army Spiritual Fitness Guide for emphasizing "new age" concepts, noting it mentions God only once.
- Hegseth will eliminate the guide immediately and says chaplains should not be viewed as emotional support officers.
- He has previously expressed concerns about military fitness, saying overweight troops and leaders reflect poorly on the armed forces.
