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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth quoted a modified, fictionalized Bible verse during a Pentagon prayer service on April 15, 2026, which was famously delivered by Samuel L. Jackson in the movie Pulp Fiction. Hegseth described it as a "CSAR prayer" (Combat Search and Rescue) or "CSAR 25:17," calling it a "custom prayer" used by military aviators.
Key Details of the Incident:
The Content: The prayer stated, "The path of the downed aviator is beset on all sides by the iniquities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men... and you will know my call sign is Sandy 1 when I lay my vengeance upon thee".
Source: This is a direct adaptation of the monologue from Pulp Fiction (based on a highly fictionalized Ezekiel 25:17), which the character Jules uses before shooting someone.
Hegseth's Context: Hegseth presented the quote as a "violent prayer" adapted by soldiers involved in a recent mission in Iran, rather than citing the film directly, although he did mention the movie's influence.
Reaction: The speech sparked ridicule online, with commentators criticizing the move as a "shocking mix of ignorance and theatrics" or "Hollywood cosplay".
