Hegseth shares air rescue group’s ‘Pulp Fiction’ prayer at Pentagon service

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday recited a prayer at a Pentagon service that an air rescue group uses, which is inspired by Quentin Tarantino's "Pulp Fiction." Hegseth stated this prayer, dubbed CSAR 25:17, was used during a mission to recover a pilot. The name CSAR 25:17 appears to reference Ezekiel 25:17 from the Bible, a passage famously quoted in the film. This public recitation by the Defense Secretary highlights the unique cultural references adopted by some military units. The prayer's origin in a popular film and its use in a Pentagon service underscore a blend of pop culture and military tradition.