Tag Archives: Civil-Military Relations

Limits on Religious Identities in U.S. Military

Posted on June 6, 2026 by briansandberg

A new Pentagon policy issued by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth places sharp limits on the religious identities of U.S. military personnel and prioritizes Christian denominations for support by military chaplains. “The Defense Department will no longer allow military service … Continue reading →

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Firing of Military Chair Disrupts Civil-Military Relations

Posted on February 22, 2025 by briansandberg

In a Friday night purge, President Trump has fired the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the top military general in the United States, along with five other generals and military lawyers. “President Trump fired the country’s senior military … Continue reading →

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Militarizing Immigration Policy Enforcement

Posted on February 21, 2025 by briansandberg

The Trump administration is seeking to militarize immigration policy enforcement and undermine civil-military relations in the United States. “The Trump administration is ramping up plans to detain undocumented immigrants at military sites across the United States, a significant expansion of … Continue reading →

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