“His powerful message and the way in which he delivered it—honestly, dynamically, authentically—resonated with so many of us. He has a clear and resounding love for America, respect for its institutions, and a deep passion for connecting people in real and meaningful ways. Several of my colleagues and the alumni veterans joining us commented on how much they enjoyed what Mansoor had to share. We were so grateful to have him join us and talk with our students. He’s a unifying force for good.”
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the mission
Years ago, as a Muslim American man, Mansoor Shams decided to join the U.S. Marine Corps: to fulfill his duties to both his country and his faith. What conflict of interest?
He's not the only one. Countless other Muslim men and women have served, and continue to serve, in our armed forces, willing to lay down their lives for the nation they love and call home: America. That's why we're highlighting their powerful stories here.
““It doesn’t matter what race, color, ethnicity you come from. If you live in this country you have an obligation to serve this country – it doesn’t matter if you’re Muslim, Christian, Jew, Hindu, Sikh.””
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