Hi, first time poster, here.
I am applying this year and have kind of a sensitive question regarding political views (and religious for that matter). I believe that one's political/religious beliefs are an individual's own personal business and that it is important not to prioritize one ideology/belief over another in a military setting.
So having said that, I am curious about the degree of tolerance of different views at the academy and Air Force in general.
I am liberal and not religious, though I completely respect others' rights to disagree with my views.
Will I be treated differently and/or ostracized for these different views? I am not ostentatious about them and don't get in debates or anything like that. And the primary reason I asked this is because I read a similar question on another forum and a response to the OP was "You better find an alternate profession or keep your mouth shut."
I want to serve my country, I just want to know if I would have to live in that type of environment (one that doesn't respect other opinions/views) for my entire career...
I am applying this year and have kind of a sensitive question regarding political views (and religious for that matter). I believe that one's political/religious beliefs are an individual's own personal business and that it is important not to prioritize one ideology/belief over another in a military setting.
So having said that, I am curious about the degree of tolerance of different views at the academy and Air Force in general.
I am liberal and not religious, though I completely respect others' rights to disagree with my views.
Will I be treated differently and/or ostracized for these different views? I am not ostentatious about them and don't get in debates or anything like that. And the primary reason I asked this is because I read a similar question on another forum and a response to the OP was "You better find an alternate profession or keep your mouth shut."
I want to serve my country, I just want to know if I would have to live in that type of environment (one that doesn't respect other opinions/views) for my entire career...