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Talks about the oath taken when entering the military and the non religious connection to it. Informs the reader about the history of religion in the military and the effects.

Offers a study about how deployment to combat zones increases the divorce rate. The longer and more often a military service member is deployed, the higher the risk of a divorce. Female military members are at a higher risk. Couples with children facing a lower risk of divorce.

Many members of the military have religious/ strict views. President Obama created an act to "normalize homosexual behavior" in the military, thus leading to argues about the consequences. This breaks down to whether these Christians in the military are "bible- believing" or "false teachers". The military was promoting " bible- believing" for the reason of LGBT. They claim the gays are "satanic", and fight against them.

This is a great article about the changing roles of women in the military and how the military is flexing with the new roles of women

An article going into depth on Donald trump's denial to trans in military. It kinda explains the history of troops and names people who worked hard to get the military an equalized place.

On the website it says, there is not a law that banes women from fighting on the front line of combat. From the Women's Research & Education Institute study, it gave the percentage of military jobs that are open for women.

Article describing the need to screen recruits for possible gang affiliation. The situation is growing dire as the article describes numerous incidents of gangs in the military.

This site is a memorial site for women who have served in the military and their background of what they had to go through to even get in. It has articles on the history of women in the military and other links as well.

This article shows what military spending is going into. Can be a controversial topic on whether or not you agree with what our money is going into.

This article talks about Torres, an illegal immigrant, who joined the military in hopes of a better future even though he knew it was a risk by doing so. He recently became a citizen by his case being one of a kind. He didn't have a criminal record compared to other military veterans who served and got convicted but were sent back to there country.

Going over the debate of whether women should have the equal opportunity to join the elite ranks of the Navy SEALs. This tells how some former and current members of the community support this move, and disagree with it all together.

Is burning or desecrating the American flag a right protected by the First Amendment? Or should a new constitutional amendment outlaw both acts? The issue of desecrating the flag goes back in the courts almost 100 years. Finally in 1989, the Supreme Court decided in Texas v.

I do not think that burning the American flag is really effective as it only makes others mad. I think that people should protest if they are upset about something or believe something is unfair. I do not think that people should protest violently/aggressively, though. A lot of people protest peacefully, but some do protest violently- which only puts a harsh look on the whole situation.

I understand that there is a lot wrong with this country and people have a right to be upset with our government and how the country is right now. I feel that the flag symbolizes much more than just our country. I feel like it stands for every man and woman fighting for this country in the military. The flag symbolizes the military people that have died for us. I feel like buring the flag is complete disrespect to those that have died for our country and their families. There are so many ways to protest your beliefs about the country, there is no need to burn the flag that I feel represents the honor of those that have died for our country.

Recent topic going on around the nation with our President Donald Trump and his executive order. Rebuilding or destroying our country? With or against him he is very much apart of the publics eyes and has an influence where we go politically.

This website gives statistics on what percentage of veterans come home after serving overseas with mental disorders. It also shows what the government and the VA plan to do and help out the veterans and their families.

Women serving on the front lines. Are women capable? some wonder but this article agrees the doors will open to see if they are

Many states are fighting to lower the drinking age to 18. State officials contend that if you are old enough to fight in a war you are old enough to drink. Versions of the lower drinking age bill vary from state to state, some only including military personnel, some including all citizens aged 18 and up.

Many states are fighting to lower the drinking age to 18. State officials contend that if you are old enough to fight in a war you are old enough to drink. Versions of the lower drinking age bill vary from state to state, some only including military personnel, some including all citizens aged 18 and up.

This article challenges President Trump's statement on the medical care cost of transgender troops. It compares the spending already being made on Viagra, for troops, to the potential cost of medical care for transgender troops.

On the website U.S. News, Kingsley Browne, a professor at Wayne State University, he wrote the article "Putting Women in Combat Is a Disastrous Decision". He stated that the goal of the military is to be the most effective, not to make it gender-neutral.

This website is operated by military veterans that allows those in the armed services to have a voice and to express their concerns about government policies.

Here is the integration plan that outlines the opening of training to women into the Navy SEALs. Leaders warn that this grueling training regimen may yield vary few passing results, as it already has a high attrition rate for males.