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Organizers prepare for atheism-themed event at Fort Bragg, 1st for a US military base

By 3 March 2012. Filed in News & Commentary.

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Organizers prepare for atheism-themed event at Fort Bragg, 1st for a US military base | The Republic

Organizers prepare for atheism-themed event at Fort Bragg, 1st for a US military base | The Republichttp://www.therepublic.com/view/story/6a7c32aadc7943389b57102c4fbb6b96/NC–Army-Atheist-Concert/RALEIGH, N.C. — It has been more than a year in the making, but organizers of the first concert at a U.S. military base aimed at atheists and other non-religious service members and their families say they’re putting the final touches on the Fort Bragg event.

“Rock Beyond Belief” is scheduled for Saturday, March 31, and plans to feature bands and speakers, including Richard Dawkins, the famed British scholar and atheist author. It will be the highest-visibility event so far in a growing effort by military personnel without belief in God or religions to be recognized by their peers and the Pentagon.

Local Army Chaplain Opens House Session With Prayer

By 26 February 2012. Filed in News & Commentary.

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Local Army Chaplain Opens House Session With Prayer | The Pilot: Southern Pines, NChttp://www.thepilot.com/news/2012/feb/24/local-army-chaplain-opens-house-session-with/U.S. Rep. Howard Coble welcomed an Army chaplain from Moore County to Capitol Hill last week as the guest chaplain for the House of Representatives.

Army officer wants humanism officially recognized

By 8 February 2012. Filed in News & Commentary.

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Army officer wants humanism officially recognized - San Jose Mercury News

Army officer wants humanism officially recognized – San Jose Mercury Newshttp://www.mercurynews.com/faith/ci_19919389RALEIGH, N.C.—Soldiers who don’t believe in God can go to war with “Atheist” stamped on their dog tags, but humanists and others with various secular beliefs are still officially invisible in the Army.Maj. Ray Bradley is applying to be the first humanist recognized as a “distinctive faith group leader” by the Army. In the meantime, he can’t be designated as a humanist on his official records or dog tags, although he can be classified as an atheist.The distinction may not seem like a large one to those unfamiliar with humanism, but the Fort Bragg-based officer says it’s the equivalent of being told that “Christian” is an acceptable designation, but not “Catholic.”

Catholics seek to boost number of priests serving as chaplains

By 2 January 2012. Filed in News & Commentary.

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Catholics seek to boost number of priests serving as chaplains - Stripes - Independent U.S. military news from Iraq, Afghanistan and bases worldwide

Catholics seek to boost number of priests serving as chaplains – Stripes – Independent U.S. military news from Iraq, Afghanistan and bases worldwidehttp://www.stripes.com/catholics-seek-to-boost-number-of-priests-serving-as-chaplains-1.164918WASHINGTON — Spc. Joe Murphy’s job in Afghanistan was to hunt down the things his fellow soldiers hoped they’d never have to encounter.

As part of a route-clearance team that combed the roads connecting Bagram Airfield to outposts in the region, the 23-year-old Iowa National Guardsman gained a close-up familiarity with roadside bombs. Understanding the devices that insurgents have used to kill thousands of U.S. and allied troops in the last decade didn’t make them any less terrifying.

Heading out on dusty patrol, Murphy said, “You wonder if you might die today.”

Donations sought for stained-glass tribute to troops

By 27 December 2011. Filed in News & Commentary.

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FayObserver.com - Donations sought for stained-glass tribute to troops

FayObserver.com – Donations sought for stained-glass tribute to troopshttp://www.fayobserver.com/articles/2011/12/25/1144928?sac=MilThe final push is under way to raise money for a stained-glass window for the 82nd Airborne Division Chapel honoring the service of paratroopers in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Former soldier convicted on two murder charges

By 22 December 2011. Filed in Chaplain Assistants, News & Commentary.

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Former soldier convicted on two murder charges - Crime & Courts - TheState.com

Former soldier convicted on two murder charges – Crime & Courts – TheState.comhttp://www.thestate.com/2011/12/22/2087837/former-soldier-convicted-on-two.htmlA former soldier has been found guilty on two counts of murder for shooting two Hispanic men in their yard in July 2010.

A Richland County jury deliberated the case for more than two days after a week-long trial.

Read more here: http://www.thestate.com/2011/12/22/2087837/former-soldier-convicted-on-two.html#storylink=cpy

Running for the challenge

By 22 December 2011. Filed in News & Commentary.

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DVIDS - News - Running for the challenge

DVIDS – News – Running for the challengehttp://www.dvidshub.net/news/81663/running-challenge#.TvOCImMr2nABAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan — Service members wear the same thing while they run, but they don’t run for the same reasons. Shortly after arriving, U.S. Army Chaplain (Maj.) Stanton Trotter, of La Palma, Calif., threw down the 82nd Challenge—running the perimeter of the airfield 82 times during the deployment.

Measuring roughly 7.5 miles, at first glance it doesn’t seem too extreme, especially to the avid runner. With a total test of 600 miles, the T-shirt payoff may seem insignificant.

Strong bonds: Fort Bragg couples get more than a weekend getaway

By 9 December 2011. Filed in News & Commentary.

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Strong bonds: Fort Bragg couples get more than a weekend getaway | Article | The United States Army

Strong bonds: Fort Bragg couples get more than a weekend getaway | Article | The United States Armyhttp://www.army.mil/article/70601/Strong_bonds__Fort_Bragg_couples_get_more_than_a_weekend_getaway/FORT BRAGG, N.C. – The key to a strong, healthy relationship may not be what you always thought it was, which is exactly what Soldiers and spouses found out during the Strong Bonds retreat at Great Wolf Lodge in Concord, N.C., Dec. 2 to 4.

Just as Soldiers learn the important skill sets of functioning as a team on the battlefield, it is equally important for them to effectively connect and communicate in a relationship with their spouse or significant other.

Army Approves Atheism-Themed Concert at Fort Bragg

By 8 August 2011. Filed in News & Commentary.

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Army Approves Atheism-Themed Concert at Fort Bragg | CNSnews.com

Army Approves Atheism-Themed Concert at Fort Bragg | CNSnews.comhttp://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/army-approves-atheism-themed-concert-forThe Army has approved an atheism-themed concert event at Fort Bragg after months of disagreement about the show.

Sgt. Justin Griffith, a Bragg soldier and military director of American Atheists, says the event could be a turning point for military personnel who don’t belong to any religious tradition.

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