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Hegseth puts on the “full armor of God” and sets up a sacred “direct line”

His religious affairs office reports directly to him, allowing for "spiritual readiness" of the military

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Salon· Oct 3, 6:10 PMHegseth puts on the “full armor of God” and sets up a sacred “direct line”

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