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How ‘Merry Christmas’ and ‘Happy Holidays’ reflect US military values
In this op-ed, an Army chaplain discusses how the military's commitment to religious freedom demonstrates the principles troops are sworn to defend.
By Chaplain (Maj.) Jordan Henricks
VA revamps policies for religious and spiritual symbols
The Department of Veterans Affairs unveiled new policies surrounding religious and spiritual symbols in VA facilities, following several incidents where prior policies were “interpreted inconsistently.”
By Diana Stancy
Army denies soldier’s request to grow beard in observance of Flying Spaghetti Monster religion
The importance of one’s hair or beard can never be understated.
By J.D. Simkins
Lawsuit filed over Bible display at New Hampshire VA hospital; uproar ensues
A dispute over a Bible display at the Manchester Veterans Affairs hospital in New Hampshire is erupting into a full-fledged war, to include close-air support and vows from both sides to trample the enemy underfoot.
By Kent Miller
No GI Bill benefits? This state may cover your tuition anyway.
The tuition waiver covers veterans, their spouses and their children. But only one family member at a time can use the benefit, and the 150 credit hours must be divided up among family members.
By Joshua Axelrod
Airman becomes the first Muslim to be granted service’s beard waiver for observing religion
The airman with the 821st Contingency Response Squadron was granted the exemption after waiting years for approval.
By J.D. Simkins
This group speaks for the forgotten vets that ‘nobody hears’
Minority Veterans of America, a new national nonprofit, provides a safe, inclusive environment for all former service members, with a specific focus on giving a voice to LGBTQ veterans, veterans of color, religious minorities and women veterans.
By Natalie Gross
F.E. Warren AFB commander’s removal of Bible from POW/MIA table brings praise, protests
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, twice a conservative candidate for president, has criticized Air Force officials for removing a Bible from a display table meant to honor prisoners of war and service members missing in action.
By Kyle Rempfer
United cuts a break for military pets, but hurry, it won’t last long
Military members overseas may have just weeks to get their furry friends back home.
By Victoria Leoni