Appreciation email

From: (Active Duty USAF Enlisted Airman’s E-mail Address Withheld)
Subject: Appreciation email
Date: June 30, 2026 at 6:29:44 AM GMT+3
To: Michael L Weinstein <[email protected]>

Mr. Weinstein and the Military Religious Freedom Foundation, have provided me with support, encouragement, empathy, and advice when i needed it most. 

I’m an (USAF enlisted rank withheld), straight out of (USAF training school name withheld) – stationed at (USAF base name withheld). I’m a (race identity withheld) and (religious denomination identity withheld), currently experiencing coordinated and sustained attacks from some people in my leadership. The wrongdoers are seeking to induce me to sabotage my career, and compromise my values and beliefs.

This is pertaining to my request for religious waivers, accommodations, and considerations. It is a dark moment in my life, and I’m not alone in experiencing this. Many airmen have committed suicide when faced with the prospect of being trapped in a military commitment, facing disciplinary action, or being denied their religious freedoms seemingly with the approval of the government. 

Airmen in my shoes, should know that there are resources and advocates available to them – unaffiliated with the military – meaning they aren’t biased, limited, or corrupt in their doings. The military religious freedom foundation and Michael “Mikey” Weinstein, are that resource. 

I’m still in the beginning stages of this ordeal, but so far he has provided me with – if nothing else – empathy, advice, and support. Please trust the process, please put god first, and value your wellbeing enough to seek out any and all means of guaranteeing your right to religious freedom.

(Active Duty USAF Enlisted Airman’s name, rank, unit and installation all withheld)