It's a minor Air Force office; the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO). But it's who requested the removal of the Latin word for "God" from its logo that makes this move ridiculous.

Huffington Post:

Dozens of members of Congress are upset that the Air Force has removed the Latin word for "God" from the logo of an Air Force acquisitions office.

Led by Rep. J. Randy Forbes, co-chairman of the Congressional Prayer Caucus, 36 lawmakers Monday (Feb. 6) sent a letter to Air Force Secretary Michael Donley and Air Force Chief of Staff General Norton Schwartz objecting to the removal of "God" from the logo of the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO).

The logo was recently removed, according to Forbes, after objections by the Military Association of Atheists and Freethinkers.

Jason Torpy, president of the association, said the word "God" had no place in the logo because not all members of the military are religious. "We just hope (the Air Force) can provide more equal opportunities for atheists and humanists in the military."

"The action taken by the RCO suggests that all references to God, regardless of their context, must be removed from the military," the congressional letter states. "We ask that you reverse this perplexing decision."

The "Military Association of Atheists and Freethinkers?" What? All 5 of them? I had to double check this story to make sure it didn't originate on The Onion.

If the atheists don't like it, let them sue. Caving in to a tiny group of malcontents is nonsense. A tiny minority should not be allowed to dictate to the clear majority.

If you ask me, there is nothing "freethinking" about their request. In fact, it is closed minded, anti-religious bigotry.