The Air Force released its new service-wide guidelines on religious tolerance Monday, after a task force concluded in a June report that a perception of bias exists on the campus of the U.S. Air Force Academy. The new guidelines, developed under the guidance of Secretary of the Air Force appointee Rabbi Arnold Resnicoff, discourage public prayer and urge commanders to be sensitive on matters of personal religious expression, but do not ban discussions between commanders and subordinates about religion. The guidelines emphasize that “abuse or disrespect” of airmen based on their religious beliefs is unacceptable.
Back from a Thanksgiving week recess, the push to pass the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act hit another snag Nov. 29, as the Senate voted against ending debate on its version of the bill. At the same time, Congress is staring down a Dec. 3 expiration date for its continuing…