Overview
- Since strikes on Iran began, the Military Religious Freedom Foundation says it has received more than 110 complaints from personnel across every service branch.
- The filings reportedly span more than 40 units at at least 30 installations, with identities withheld to protect service members from retaliation.
- One NCO’s complaint describes a commander telling briefed leaders the conflict is part of “God’s divine plan,” citing Revelation, and claiming President Trump was “anointed by Jesus” to trigger Armageddon.
- The NCO said the unit is in Ready-Support status and reported on behalf of 15 troops, including 11 Christians, one Muslim, and one Jew, adding the remarks harmed morale and unit cohesion.
- MRFF’s Mikey Weinstein says his office is “inundated” with reports of commanders celebrating a “biblically-sanctioned” war, while journalists note the Pentagon had not immediately commented and cite Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s promotion of public prayer as contextual background.