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Phone: 202-656-MAAF (6223) Fax: 614-283-5000 online: www.militaryatheists.org

Military Association of Atheists & Freethinkers 1380 Monroe St NW PMB 505 Washington, DC 20010

“FIGHTING FOR THE FREEDOMS

WE DEFEND”

A community by and for humanists, atheists, and other nontheists in the

military

MAAF President Jason Torpy speaking on the Mall in Washington D.C.

M A A F n e e d s y o u r s u p p o r t Our efforts do not come without cost. We cannot make a difference without your support. Take a moment today to help out an atheist in a foxhole. Donate securely online at:

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W e a r e a t h e i s t s , a g n o s t i c s , h u m a n i s t s , f r e e t h i n k e r s — a c t i v e d u t y a n d v e t e r a n s — a g l o b a l n o n t h e i s t c o m m u n i t y

Military Association of Atheists & Freethinkers

Throughout the world and throughout history, humanist, atheist, and other nontheist service members have de-fended this country with distinction. Drawing on scientific naturalism and human-based, rational values, we face

the dangers of combat without hope of reward after death.

MAAF provides a unique service in building communi-ty for these heroes. As they move from base to base, from

port to port, and from ship to ship, and out of service — MAAF is there to pro-vide like-minded friends and caregiv-ing. Secular service members need never feel they are alone. We deserve not just tolerance but support and respect from our leaders and squad-mates. Nontheists get this support through MAAF.

Rank structure, combat situations, strict discipline, and concern about career suc-cess make it difficult for service members to advocate for themselves. We provide outreach to chaplains and leaders whose actions promote religion or are disre-spectful to nontheists.

From the Air Force Academy to Kanda-har, Afghanistan, leaders are changing behavior as a result of the intervention of MAAF. We also work closely with allies, connecting members with legal support and advice where necessary.

A d v o c a t i n g f o r M e m b e r s

T h e I m p a c t o f M A A F

MAAF encourages active duty personnel to begin an on-post chapter of the MAAF Network. At major installations, ships, and the acade-mies, local organizations are growing around the world. Certified humanist lay leaders work with chaplains to secure resources, advertising, and materials for members. MAAF also part-ners with national and local secular organiza-tions to develop a cohesive nontheist communi-ty. MAAF also maintains an online presence on Facebook, Twitter, Military.com, Atheist Nexus, LinkedIn and elsewhere.

We are not simply an organization of active du-ty service members, we need veterans and civil-ians to help as well. Our members are predomi-nantly young service members who have little financial support for themselves and little abil-ity to advocate for themselves. Active duty members and leaders look to prominent mem-bers of the civilian community and veterans to provide the benefit of their experiences in sup-port of reform in the military.

We need civilians and veterans to support those still on active duty

B u i l d i n g C o m m u n i t y

MAAF educates military leaders about the nontheistic worldview, ensuring MAAF members have the support of their chain of command without fear of dis-crimination for lack of religious belief.

This has come through direct collabora-tion with leaders, including at the US Air Force Academy 2010 Respect Conference:

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