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Defense Department slashes its religious designations list from more than 200 choices to 31

By The Washington Times June 5, 2026
The Department of Defense announced on Friday a significant reduction in the number of religious affiliations it officially recognizes.
Defense Department slashes its religious designations list from more than 200 choices to 31

Defense Department slashes its religious designations list from more than 200 choices to 31 The Department of Defense has significantly reduced the number of religious affiliations it officially recognizes. This decision, announced on Friday, has narrowed the list from over 200 options down to 31. The move impacts how religious groups are designated within the department.

  • The Department of Defense has reduced its list of recognized religious affiliations.
  • The number of recognized affiliations has been cut from over 200 to 31.
  • The announcement was made on Friday.
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