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Marines Convert To Norse Paganism, Demand Horns And Wings On Helmets

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Marines Convert To Norse Paganism, Demand Horns And Wings On Helmets

Mike B
Jan 30, 2014
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Marines Convert To Norse Paganism, Demand Horns And Wings On Helmets

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CAMP LEJEUNE, NC — An entire rifle squad which has converted to Asatru, or Northern European Heathenry, has expressed disappointment in new Pentagon dress code requirements, claiming religious exemptions to military uniform standards are not inclusive enough.

The Asatru devotees complain they are not allowed to wear their religious clothing in uniform unlike Sikh, Muslim, and Jewish members. Focused on historical Norse paganism, the Marines want to affix horns and wings on their helmets in order to accommodate individual expression of their beliefs.

"It's the only way Valkyrie can identify the Kindred if we fall righteously in battle," said Sgt. Bram Gunbjorn, who serves as both squad leader and gothi (priest) of his squad of housescarls, otherwise known as 3rd Squad, Second Platoon, Charlie Company.

The squad believes upon their worthy death in combat, the Valkyrie will lead them to Valhalla, the mythological hall presided over by Odin, the Allfather.

"I think these clowns have been read…

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