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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.

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The settlement comes as the result of a class-action lawsuit brought by sailors who denied the COVID-19 vaccine due to religious reasons.

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Cpl. Bradford Flores was granted a religious waiver to grow his hair out in honor of his Navajo heritage.

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Sailors, Marines could see changes to how beards are accommodated

The Department of the Navy is now examining whether changes to its beard accommodation policies would be “operationally supportable and prudent."

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Army officials eye food stipend changes after latest meals controversy

Soldiers at Fort Cavazos say that officials won't grant any religious exceptions to rules requiring deductions from their Basic Allowance for Subsistence.

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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.

Navy to clear records for some sailors who refused COVID-19 vaccine

The settlement comes as the result of a class-action lawsuit brought by sailors who denied the COVID-19 vaccine due to religious reasons.

Navajo Marine says religious waiver will help recruit more personnel

Cpl. Bradford Flores was granted a religious waiver to grow his hair out in honor of his Navajo heritage.

Sailors, Marines could see changes to how beards are accommodated

The Department of the Navy is now examining whether changes to its beard accommodation policies would be “operationally supportable and prudent."

Army officials eye food stipend changes after latest meals controversy

Soldiers at Fort Cavazos say that officials won't grant any religious exceptions to rules requiring deductions from their Basic Allowance for Subsistence.

Temporary NCO promotions to end for most Army enlisted troops

After more than two years, most temporary NCO promotions will end in January.

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