Religious preference in the military


	Religious preference in the military

wiccantexan

11-13-2009 9:59 PM

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religion, military

wiccantexan says:

A breakdown by services.

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11-14-2009 7:10 AM

biophiliac

Excellent clip! Long list of specific denominations at site.

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