Source: United States Department of Justice (video statements)
2LT Rao Harish– Religious Liberty in the Military – December 10, 2025
Rao joined the U.S. Army in 2015. During his basic training, through the advocacy of a chaplain, Rao received religious accommodations allowing him to both serve and practice his Hindu faith. Rao is now an Army officer and pursuing studies to enter the Chaplain Corps to provide spiritual support to Hindu and other servicemembers of faith.
Learn more about the Religious Liberty Commission: https://www.justice.gov/religious-liberty-commission