Beaumont business sues Department of Defense

After having to discontinue their most popular item, the owner of the Beaumont business said they are fighting as if they have nothing left to lose.

BEAUMONT, Texas — A Beaumont business is fighting for its life after the Department of Defense ordered them to discontinue a line of products, killing a great deal of their business.

One of Shields of Strength’s most popular items are dog tags that have bible verses and military insignia on them. Officials with the DoD said it is against their policy for products featuring military insignia to also promote religious beliefs.

The policy that was changed in 2013 states that, “DoD marks may not be licensed for any purpose intended to promote ideological movements, sociopolitical change, religious beliefs, specific…

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