GOP lawmakers protest removal of 'God' from Air Force unit's patch

Written By Jeremy Herb and Daniel Strauss

A group of Republican lawmakers is protesting the removal a reference to God in the patch logo for the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO).

The 35 lawmakers, led by Rep. Randy Forbes (R-Va.), wrote a letter to Air Force Secretary Michael Donley and Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz urging them to restore the logo with a reference to God.

Forbes warned that the action taken by the RCO could set a “dangerous precedent” when it comes to religion and the military.

"The action taken by... http://thehill.com/blogs/defcon-hill/air-force/209289-lawmakers-protest-...