Originally posted by poeluv: It is a pretty basic question I suppose, what is the Military's stance on Freemasonry and what is the reference?
I am retired, but I can give a general answer. In reply, at the time of my service, in 1976-1996, only one ring can be worn inaddition to the wedding band, so, it is either a college ring or West Point class ring, or instead a Masoninc ring. Also, no Masonic pins can be worn on a military uniform. Was this the answer you were looking for? If not, let us know. Fraternally yours, /s/ Terry, PM Freemason Hot Topics Moderator
I wonder if the question is angled towards the permission to be a member while serving on active duty? There is no policy against being a Freemason while on active duty. I am one.
I have not been in uniform for thirty years. I have lived the last four years on military bases in Iraq and Afghanistan.
There is no "policy" as such concerning active duty military men belonging to Masonic lodges.
There are four (4) lodges operating on Camp LeJeune North Carolina. There are lodges operating on military bases all over the USA and overseas.
George Washington, the founding general of the US Army, was a Mason, and lodges have operated on military camps since Valley Forge.
I am at Forward Operating Base Orgun-E, Afghanistan, and there is no lodge here, but there are several masons.
I live about 12 miles from the Pentagon, in Arlington VA. Most of the general officers, and senior NCOs there are masons. You can't heave a dead cat in the "E" ring, without hitting a mason.
