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Steps Forward for LGBT Equality

Steps Forward for LGBT Equality

On July 13th two organizations took important steps forward for LGBT equality. In the wake of the Supreme Court legalizing gay marriage nationwide, the Boy Scouts has moved toward lifting it’s ban on gay leadership and the Department of Defense has started work … Continue reading

Unofficial Christian Flag Folding Being Represented As Official

Unofficial Christian Flag Folding Being Represented As Official

Update 7/2, retraction post 7/3: US Army Recruiting Command Public Affairs confirmed to MAAF the Future Soldier Center post has been removed because it is unofficial, and they they have posted a correction. MAAF appreciates the swift and appropriate response. … Continue reading

Christian Prayer Enforced at Air Assault Graduation

Christian Prayer Enforced at Air Assault Graduation

Update 6/25: An Army spokesperson has reported the mandatory prayer participation policy has been overturned and there is no requirement to bow heads or be heard to say Amen, though official prayer will continue. MAAF has obtained a video showing … Continue reading

Court-Martialed for a Bible Verse?

Court-Martialed for a Bible Verse?

The story goes that one innocent Marine posted a Bible Verse in her work area and was court-martialed. It would be offensive to us atheists if a military person were court-martialed simply for posting Bible verses, even in their own … Continue reading

Foxhole Atheists May Update and Memorial Day

Foxhole Atheists May Update and Memorial Day

Leading up to Memorial Day, we’ve got an update for local group events and memorials. First let’s all congratulate the upcoming Academy graduates and recent promotees! Send your Memorial Day events, pictures, and invocations. MASH Joint Base San Antonio will be … Continue reading