Staff Reports
The Pentagon’s halls echoed with hymns this week as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth launched a bold new tradition. Hundreds of military leaders and staff packed an auditorium for a Christian prayer service, singing “Amazing Grace” without shame. This wasn’t some quiet chapel gathering—it was a full-throated declaration of faith at the heart of America’s war machine.
Pete Hegseth stood tall, explaining that kneeling before God makes him strong enough to stand against America’s enemies. The former Army officer turned defense chief said praying together fuels the courage needed to protect freedom. “This is exactly where we need to be as a nation,” he declared, calling the Pentagon the perfect place to seek divine guidance for weighty decisions.
The crowd roared through classic hymns like “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God,” their voices shaking the room. Hegseth’s own pastor, Brooks Potteiger, preached from the Bible about trusting God’s plan even in chaos. “Be still and know He’s in control,” the pastor thundered, urging warriors to read Scripture and find mentors in faith.
Uniformed personnel bowed their heads as leaders prayed for wisdom amid global threats. The service ended with the Lord’s Prayer—a direct rebuke to bureaucrats who’ve tried to scrub Christianity from public life. No taxpayer dollars funded this revival, proving faith doesn’t need government handouts to thrive.
Hegseth vowed to host these rallies monthly, transforming the Pentagon from a secular fortress into a house of prayer. His message blazed clear: real strength comes from Jesus, not woke training seminars. The military’s renewed focus on spiritual readiness marks a sharp turn from weakness to warrior ethos.
Remember the dark days when leaders apologized for America’s Judeo-Christian roots? Now, under proven patriots, our warriors praise God without fear. This isn’t just about singing—it’s about reviving the moral clarity that made our military unstoppable.
Critics will screech about “separation of church and state,” but they’ve never understood true freedom. Our Founders built this nation on biblical principles, and Hegseth’s courage proves those values still defend us. Let the globalists rage—America’s defenders are too busy praying.
The Trump administration’s legacy grows stronger daily. While leftists push drag shows in recruiting offices, real leaders restore honor through hymnbooks and humility. As one sergeant put it: “Finally, someone lets us fight for God and country like we mean it.”
