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 first Muslim chaplain in military
In 1993, Imam Abdul-Rasheed Muhammad became the Army's first Muslim chaplain. His appointment was a response to an expanding number of Muslims enlisting in the military or converting to the religion in the ranks. (Beau Whittington/U.S. Army)
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