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The real reason the Marine Corps is disallowing Shields of Strength’s Bible verse dog tags
The author of this commentary says no one is stopping Shields of Strength from making dog tags with Bible verses, but the dog tags can't be officially licensed by the Marine Corps or have the USMC's trademarked emblem on them if they promote religion.
By Chris Rodda
Anti-religion group seeks to deny troops inspirational dog tags
The author of this commentary says the Pentagon should allow replica dog tags with Bible verses to fulfill requests by service members.
By Mike Berry
The U.S. military’s curious use of force
When foreign troops entered American soil and demanded our troops disarm, the U.S. personnel complied. Yet when an Air Force veteran of 33 years attempted to mention God, he was immediately assaulted and dragged away.
By David Holmes
Air Force JAG says commanders may invoke God at change of command ceremonies, sparking protest
A little publicized legal opinion that addresses commanders’ rights to mention God at change of command and promotion ceremonies, issued by the Air Force judge advocate general in December, is now drawing protests and praise.
By Kent Miller
Christian groups battle to save colonel’s career
The Family Research Council and the American Family Association delivered a petition to the Pentagon Dec. 6 demanding that the Air Force reverse punitive measures taken against Col. Leland Bohannon, effectively ending the career of the highly decorated officer.
By Kent Miller