Air, Space forces revamp religious accommodations to align with Pentagon guidance
By Cristina Stassis
May 18, 2026, 02:34 PM
The Department of the Air Force updated its religious accommodation request process in an effort to align with the Pentagon’s recent policy change to religious exemptions and grooming standards.
Changes to the process for airmen and guardians are vast and include items such as the termination of the Religious Resolution Teams and changes to the application process and military chaplains’ involvement, according to a Friday Air Force release.
“This updated guidance ensures a critical balance between accommodating the sincerely held religious beliefs of our airmen and guardians and maintaining the rigorous safety and readiness standards required for operational superiority,” Richard Anderson, assistant secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, said in the release.
https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2026/05/18/air-space-forces-revamp-religious-accommodations-to-align-with-pentagon-guidance/
