Muslims in the United States military

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Muslim military personnel have served in all branches of the United States Armed Forces and in every major armed conflict to which the United States has been involved, including the War of 1812, the American Civil War, World War I, World War II, the Vietnam War, and others. According to the U.S. Department of Defense, as of 2015 there were currently 5,896 known Muslim Americans serving in the armed forces. A number of Muslim American servicemen have gained fame due to their military service, and many have received awards and decorations for distinguished service, valor, or heroism.

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