Story by Tech. Sgt. Armando A. Schwier-Morales | Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs | 01.18.2019
In a room full of family, friends, and mentors history was made with the affirmation of the words “So help me God.” U.S. Air Force Chaplain Candidate Saleha Jabeen was commissioned to the rank of second lieutenant in Chicago at the Catholic Theological Union by the Air Force chief of chaplains Dec. 18, 2019, becoming the first female Muslim chaplain in the Department of the Defense....
Story by Sean Kimmons | Defense Media Activity - Army Productions | 10.02.2018
Shortly after converting to Islam, then-Sgt. Khallid Shabazz struggled to find his way while his devout Lutheran family and fellow Soldiers questioned his move....
Story by Master Sgt. Paul Gorman | Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa | 02.07.2017
U.S. Navy Commander Abuhena Saifulislam returned to Ramstein Air Base, Germany Feb. 7, following a week-long temporary duty assignment to Djibouti, Africa as a participant in U.S. Africa Command’s Cutlass Express 2017 exercise....
Story by James Brooks | George C. Marshall Center for Security Studies | 12.10.2015
Former Islamic extremist shares his story and helps international cyber experts at the George C. Marshall Center understand how terrorists use the internet and the importance of countering the extremist narrative....
Story by Lisa Ferdinando | Defense Media Activity - Proper | 07.02.2015
Pentagon celebrates Iftar meal and honors service of Muslims.
Story by William Addison and Mikia Muhammad | Defense Logistics Agency | 03.19.2015
America’s Jewish military members deployed around the world during Passover can still participate in a traditional Seder meal and observe Kosher for the week, thanks to the work of Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support logisticians....
Courtesy Story | Marine Corps Base Quantico | 10.14.2014
The horror of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks was still fresh on the minds of most Americans when Navy Chaplain Abuhena M. Saifulislam found himself at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, standing face to face with what he views as some of the worst humanity had to offer....
Story by Sgt. Jessica Ostroska | Regional Command Southwest | 07.28.2014
Coalition service members and civilian contractors came together during an Eid al-Fitr ceremony held aboard Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, July 28, 2014....
