In the US, the idea of "separation of church and state" is very imprecise. The actual law is the First Amendement to the US Constitution, and the various Suprem

In the US, the idea of "separation of church and state" is very imprecise. The actual law is the First Amendement to the US Constitution, and the various Supreme Court decisions that have interpreted and applied it. Go read the text of the First Amendment, and tell me where you got the idea that the military can't provide chaplains or religious services, on an egalitarian basis, to people in the armed forces. Religion is a critical part of the lives of huge numbers of human beings. While it's not for everyone, emotionally healthy, mature atheists and non-believers generally understand and accept that religious beliefs and practices have for our neighbors. I'm an atheist. I'm also truly glad that the Air Force is providing space for worship, employing chaplains, and encouraging it's people to participate in their religious activities. Given the hardship and isolation of serving at Thule, I think the least we can do is to help them meet their religious needs.