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Pentagon launches Office of Religious Affairs, will report directly to Hegseth

The Pentagon intends to address what Hegseth calls a loss of religious community within the military after an era of “political correctness.”

By Cristina Stassis

4 days ago

Airmen, guardians to update religious affiliation to align with Pentagon policy

Active-duty service members have until Oct. 16, while Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard have until Nov. 9 to update their information in vMPF.

By Cristina Stassis

6 days ago

Marine Corps issues updated guidance on religious accommodations

Commanders will weigh the sincerity of a Marine’s religious belief against operational requirements.

By Daniel Terrill

2 weeks ago

Navy orders commands to submit monthly facial hair waiver accountability reports

The Navy has instructed commands that issue sailors shaving waivers to produce facial hair accountability reports "by the 15th of each month."

By Claire Barrett

2 months ago

Navy announces new flu vaccination requirements for sailors

The service said that sailors enrolled in entry training programs, along with other select service members, are required to get the influenza vaccination.

2 months ago

Navy to reevaluate religious accommodations for facial hair

The DoD released a memorandum in March calling for service members to provide proof of their religious beliefs to qualify for facial hair waivers.

4 months ago