U.S. Military

“The fast-evolving list was met with blowback from critics who suggested its changes were an attempt to impose Christian nationalism on the military.” - RNS

“The new list includes 31 recognized faiths, most of them Christian denominations.” - RNS

“Most people will celebrate Nov. 11 with little thought about the significance of this national holiday…. In 1926, President Calvin Coolidge issued a Proclamation ‘inviting the people of the United States to observe November 11 in schools and churches, or other suitable places, with appropriate ceremonies of friendly relations with all other peoples.’” - Baptist Press

“A group of Trump administration officials accidentally texted Atlantic editor in chief Jeffrey Goldberg about U.S. military operations in Yemen.” - National Review

“Hegseth is interesting because he is the first potential cabinet secretary in almost a century to wed unambiguously Protestant Christianity with his understanding of warmaking.” - Providence

“A federal judge in Texas is barring the Navy from taking action for now against sailors who have objected to being vaccinated against COVID-19 on religious grounds.” - RNS

“One of the most emotionally moving experiences of my life was touring Omaha Beach and other locations related to the Normandy landings during World War II.” - BPNews

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“I’ve seen posts that claim that Army chaplains cannot pray in Jesus’ name when they conduct their worship services. Some people claim that chaplains are forced to conduct services for other religions. Hopefully this post will help clear up some of these common myths related to military chaplaincy.” - Tim McKnight

“The committee, named the National Commission on Military, National, and Public Service, was established by Congress at the tail-end of President Obama’s second term….