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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

2 days ago

More kosher, halal foods needed in commissaries, lawmakers say

Are commissaries meeting the religious dietary needs of troops and families?

By Karen Jowers

7 months ago

Muslim Americans as likely to join military as other groups, poll says

Despite being less likely to hold U.S. citizenship compared to other groups, answers by Muslim respondents indicated a high willingness to serve.

By Rachel Nostrant

2 years ago

Air Force may temporarily allow beards, in the name of research

The idea would let participating airmen sport well-kept beards no longer than one-quarter inch.

By Rachel S. Cohen

2 years ago

More Protestants, fewer Catholics in Army’s recent religious shifts

New data shows the Army's religious demographic trends since 2000.

By Davis Winkie

3 years ago

Controversial nominee Tata appointed to a top defense job, bypassing Congress

Tata's nomination hearing was indefinitely postponed Thursday when it became clear he did not have the votes to become undersecretary of defense for policy.

By Aaron Mehta

4 years ago

Latest ""

Opinion

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.

More kosher, halal foods needed in commissaries, lawmakers say

Are commissaries meeting the religious dietary needs of troops and families?

Muslim Americans as likely to join military as other groups, poll says

Despite being less likely to hold U.S. citizenship compared to other groups, answers by Muslim respondents indicated a high willingness to serve.

Air Force may temporarily allow beards, in the name of research

The idea would let participating airmen sport well-kept beards no longer than one-quarter inch.

More Protestants, fewer Catholics in Army’s recent religious shifts

New data shows the Army's religious demographic trends since 2000.

Controversial nominee Tata appointed to a top defense job, bypassing Congress

Tata's nomination hearing was indefinitely postponed Thursday when it became clear he did not have the votes to become undersecretary of defense for policy.

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