Jun. 27th, 2015

Reality:

U.S. military members serving in countries that observe Ramadan are required to adhere to certain practices while outside U.S. installations.

“The commander’s policy dictates that airmen will adhere to local law, which prohibits eating, drinking or tobacco use off base in public,” said Sickles.

This is only a When In Rome situation. Fasting during Ramadan is the law in some countries, not only a religious practice, and soldiers are expected to follow the country's law when they are off base.

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