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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
Best pics of the week: March 15, 2020
Flying high in the Arctic, multinational exercises in the Indo-Pacom region and standing watch in the Gulf of Oman, here's the best photos from around the military.
Trump presents Medal of Freedom to retired four-star general
Retired four-star Gen. Jack Keane received the nation’s highest civilian honor Tuesday at a White House ceremony hosted by President Donald Trump, who called the Army veteran a “visionary,” a “brilliant strategist” and a “fearless patriot.”
Air Force officially OKs beards, turbans, hijabs for religious reasons
In recent yeas, the Air Force has increasingly granted airman waivers to dress and groom themselves in accordance with their religious beliefs.
Judge OKs limited release of Pentagon Papers case records
The government must release some documents that will shed light on two grand juries that sat in Boston nearly 50 years ago to investigate the leak of the Pentagon Papers, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.
Freedom Ruck: 106 miles of sacrifice and service
Freedom Ruck takes marchers approximately 106 miles from Richmond to the Arlington National Cemetery.
By Emily Peacock
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
Space Force Bible blessing spurs protest
The Military Religious Freedom Foundation objected to the ceremony as inappropriate and sectarian.
Military families need education freedom
For America to lead, from the classroom to the international stage, American families, especially our military families, need education freedom, says the deputy secretary of education.
By Mitchell M. Zais