Air Force Officer Cleared In Inspirational E-mail Investigation

Stars and Stripes reported Wednesday that the Air Force has cleared Col. Kimberly Toney of violating Air force policy requiring religious neutrality. Toney sent an e-mail to thousands of personnel in her 501st Combat Support Wing in Europe urging them to view an inspirational video on Catholic website. (See prior posting.) In closing the investigation last Monday, an Air Force spokesman said: "After a thorough consideration of the facts, the Third Air Force has concluded Colonel Toney acted inadvertently and unintentionally and did not willfully violate Air Force policy or (Equal Employment Opportunity) guidelines." [Thanks to Christian Fighteer Pilot for the lead.]