Opinion
How DOD missed its opportunity to counter extremism in the ranks
In this op-ed, the author argues that organized efforts to address extremism in the military should be revitalized.
By Samantha Olson
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Activist wants ‘unconstitutional’ Christian bookstore off this base
The Military Religious Freedom Foundation wants to remove a small Christian bookstore from a mini-mall on Fort Liberty, N.C.
By Karen Jowers
US terrorism alert warns of politically motivated violence
The Department of Homeland Security did not cite any specific plots, but pointed to “a heightened threat environment across the United States” that it believes “will persist” for weeks after Biden's Jan. 20 inauguration.
Pentagon won’t say what got 12 Guard troops sent home from Biden inauguration duty in DC
Officials said removed troops will be referred for appropriate criminal or command investigation.
Small numbers of protesters gather at fortified US capitols
Small groups of right-wing protesters — some of them carrying rifles — gathered outside heavily fortified statehouses around the country Sunday, outnumbered by National Guard troops and police brought in to prevent a repeat of the violence that erupted at the U.S. Capitol.
Chuck Yeager, 1st to break sound barrier, dies at 97
Retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Charles “Chuck” Yeager, the World War II fighter pilot ace and quintessential test pilot who showed he had the “right stuff” when in 1947 he became the first person to fly faster than sound, has died. He was 97.
Pentagon unveils new religious liberty policies after pressure from conservative lawmakers
While critics of the new regulation are concerned that this will encourage military superiors to push their religious beliefs on their fellow service members, proponents of the rule have hailed it a victory for religious liberty.
By Diana Stancy
Christian love wasn’t meant to be weaponized: A retired Air Force chaplain and rabbi’s message
When an anonymous Army officer’s wife sent an email to Mikey Weinstein and the Military Religious Freedom Foundation Aug. 31, a retired Air Force chaplain, a Jewish rabbi, felt compelled to write back.
Unhappy with Pentagon’s religious liberty guidance, lawmakers set up meeting with top defense official
A group of conservative lawmakers have demanded a meeting with Defense Secretary Mark Esper to talk about religious liberty issues.
By Kent Miller