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flag Hegseth orders military chaplains to wear religious insignia instead of rank.

flag In April 2026, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth directed military chaplains to wear only religious insignia instead of rank, stating they should be seen as “first and foremost a chaplain, and an officer second.” Critics argue this change undermines the professional status of commissioned officers and sets a dangerous precedent, potentially weakening the institutional integrity of all staff corps professionals.

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