Sec. 528. SENSE OF CONGRESS RECOGNIZING THE DIVERSITY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES

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## SEC. 528 SENSE OF CONGRESS RECOGNIZING THE DIVERSITY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES ###

(a)Findings Congress finds the following: ####

(1)The United States military includes individuals with a variety of national, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds that have roots all over the world. ####

(2)In addition to diverse backgrounds, members of the Armed Forces come from numerous religious traditions, including Christian, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim, Sikh, non-denominational, non-practicing, and many more. ####

(3)Members of the Armed Forces from diverse backgrounds and religious traditions have lost their lives or been injured defending the national security of the United States. ####

(4)Diversity contributes to the strength of the Armed Forces, and service members from different backgrounds and religious traditions share the same goal of defending the United States. ####

(5)The unity of the Armed Forces reflects the strength in diversity that makes the United States a great nation. ###

(b)Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that the United States should— ####

(1)continue to recognize and promote diversity in the Armed Forces; and ####

(2)honor those from all diverse backgrounds and religious traditions who have made sacrifices in serving the United States through the Armed Forces. ## Subtitle D Military Justice, Including Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Prevention and Response