SECURITYJun 8 · 19:26 UTCCBS NEWS

Pentagon updates religious codes after criticism from Mormons

The Pentagon reduced religious affiliation codes from over 200 to 31 to streamline religious support services for military chaplains, following criticism from Mormons.

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