We’re coming out of the holidays and Christmas displays inspired local efforts to organize at several installations. Travis AFB now has a thriving community led by Dan Rawlings. Chaplains are holding a grudge; denying access to support but MAAF is continuing to provide assistance where chaplains will not. Dan also joins Ray Bradley at Ft Bragg, […]
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A recent survey by the Pew Forum on reintegration identified a 24% bump for “religious” Post-9/11 veterans. This question specifically asked “how often a recent veteran attends religious services.” Those claiming to attend once per week were 24% more likely to declare an easy re-entry back to civilian life than those who never attend services. […]
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Despite limited support from the military leaders, local groups continue to come together within the MAAF structure and with the diligent work of local leaders. There are new groups established since November at Ft Riley, RAF Lakenheath, and the San Diego Area. Still more are in development. In particular, at Ft Leonard Wood in Missouri, a still-informal group adopted […]
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To offer an insight into MAAF operations, the following article will put in perspective the collaborative efforts of MAAF. As listed on the site, MAAF is primarily about supporting and growing the community of atheists and humanists in the military. We spend less time pointing out problems in the military, which are numerous but often […]
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We’re coming into the <queue scary music> Christmas Season. All across the United States, government officials are sending out invitations to “holiday parties” when they really mean Christmas parties. Tis the season to stand up and be counted. MAAF stands ready to help resolve local violations, so stand up and be counted. Demand equal treatment. […]