Bee-dubya-ell asked why the military and American religiosity are combined. Having brown up in a military environment, perhaps I can help.

A. The majority of military careerists have always come from    conservative rural areas. The bases themselves tend to be in rural or semi-rural areas where progressives and liberals would be unwelcome. They also tend to get into the kind of trouble that shortens their military careers.

B. Many military careerists come from families with a history of military service.

C. In many ways, overt and covert, the military encourages religiosity. Example: When I was in boot camp, one either went to church or did extra duty. Extra church attendence was encouraged by being permitted.

D. In my experience, commanding officers often allow special access and priviliges to local clergy.

Twenty years in such an environment can make anybody into a religious conservative.