![David Holmes | First Liberty](https://firstliberty.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/1.FLI-Insider-Dave-Holmes-Pilot-300x300-150x150.jpg)
F-4 Dogfighter to Defender of Religious Liberty: How David Holmes’ Faith Helps Him Stay On Mission
FLI’s Executive VP, COO and CFO, David Holmes shares his experience as a USAF fighter pilot and how his faith helped strengthen him when dogfighting in the Cold War.
![Herman Streitburger | First Liberty](https://firstliberty.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/2.-FLI-Insider-Herman-Streitburger-300x300-150x150.jpg)
Activists Want to Desecrate POW/MIA Remembrance Display by Removing WWII Veteran’s Bible
First Liberty Institute is fighting to stop outside activists who sued and demanded that a Bible be removed from a VA hospital display in Manchester, N.H.
![Oscar Rodriguez | First Liberty](https://firstliberty.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Fli-Insider-Oscar-300x300-150x150.jpg)
Why Did Uniformed Airmen Assault a Decorated Veteran?
In the military, service members are trained to use established rules of engagement (ROE) when operating within high-security or threat environments. Certain scenarios call for an aggressive response, up to and including the use of lethal force.
![Roger Byron](https://firstliberty.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Fli-Insider-Roger-300x300-150x150.jpg)
Roger Byron: A Journey from Navy Surface Warfare Officer to Religious Liberty Attorney
Before serving as Senior Counsel for First Liberty Institute, Roger Byron graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy and served in the Navy for six years as a Surface Warfare Officer.
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Lieutenant Colonel Allen West: Why Religious Liberty is Essential to Keep America Free
In this exclusive, one-on-one interview, we had an opportunity to talk in-depth with U.S. Army Lt. Col. Allen West (Ret.) about why religious freedom is the cornerstone freedom we have as Americans.
![First Liberty | The Day that Topped My Wedding Day](https://firstliberty.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/FLI-Insider-Berry-300x300-150x150.jpg)
The Day That Topped My Wedding Day: How Staying On Mission Helped Me Get There
As a military spouse, I know how difficult the military way of life can be. Military service takes a heavy toll on the one in uniform. But it also demands great sacrifice from his or her spouse and, of course, from their children.