**Email from MRFF's lead client bringing the Christian calendar at Wright-Patterson AFB hospital's Medicine Clinic B's check-in desk to MRFF's attention:
From: MRFF lead client
Subject: Christian Calendar on Public Display at WPAFB Base Hospital
Date: November 5, 2016 at 6:42:55 AM MDT
To: Mikey
My dearest, Mikey, greetings! It's been a while since our last communication. I hope this email finds you doing well. [...]
Just this past week, while my wife and I visited a clinic (Medicine Clinic "B") in the base hospital, I came across this rolodex-style calendar at the check-in desk [...]--on full display to the public. I flipped through different dates to confirm that it was indeed a Christian calendar. I discovered many other quotations with references to Jesus and Christianity. Whoever put it there, clearly has the intention to keep it there for the long-term.
Knowing the previous history at this base, I did not raise the issue to the SSgt at the desk, or his leadership; it would only inflame people's passions and cause a public disturbance. As far as I'm concerned, I have no obligation to let the chain of command handle this issue as wing leadership has been instructed on the proper conduct in the very recent past. And, it is apparent that there is/was no leadership follow-through to the subordinates to ensure these kinds of displays aren't sanctioned. I might be able to give them a "hall pass" if this was on someone's office desk. But even my wife, who has no previous affiliation with the military, questioned its existence there. This particular quote is ironic, as it advocates the opposite of separation of church and state.
[...] I know you're extremely busy. However, it seems to me that this new leadership needs a modicum of re-education early enough in their tenure to have a lasting difference...
For the record, I'm a (military affiliation withheld), and current (position withheld) at WPAFB. I fear that bringing this forward myself through official channels would subject me to retaliation.
Thank you in advance for your consideration. [...]
**Non-relevant information in email removed by editor.
Email from Master Sergeant xxxx confirming the removal of the Christian calendar after Mikey's phone call demand:
From: "xxxx MSgt USAF AFMC 88 MDG/SGE"
Date: November 7, 2016 at 10:26:33 AM MST
To: Mikey
Subject: RE: AFI 1-1
Good afternoon,
Here at the 88th Medical Group, we do not endorse or disapprove of, or extend preferential treatment for any faith, belief, or absence of belief. Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention and for enabling us the opportunity to address it. The calendar has been removed from the section, and is out of patient view. Please feel free to address any other concerns or questions you may have. Have a wonderful day.
V/R,
xxxx, MSgt, USAF
Executive Assistant, 88 MDG CC/CD
88th Medical Group/SGE
88 MDG/CCE
Comm: xxx-xxx-xxxx
DSN: xxx-xxxx
Email from Mikey commending Master Sergeant xxxx for the 88th Medical Group's prompt action in removing the Christian calender from Wright-Patterson AFB hospital's Medicine Clinic B's check-in desk:
From: Mikey
Subject: Re: AFI 1-1
Date: November 7, 2016 at 10:32:45 AM MST
To: xxxx MSgt USAF AFMC 88 MDG/SGE
Thank you very much for your prompt attention to fixing this matter Master Sergeant xxxx.... Mikey Weinstein
