The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs recognizes more than 30 symbols, including more than a dozen variations of the Christian cross and the atomic whirl used by atheists, but not the pentacle.

WASHINGTON (AP) - The widows of two combat veterans, including one from Nevada, sued the government Monday for not allowing Wiccan symbols on their husbands' military headstones.The U.S. Department ...

WASHINGTON, April 23 — To settle a lawsuit, the Department of Veterans Affairs has agreed to add the Wiccan pentacle to a list of approved religious symbols that it will engrave on veterans ...

Even though she is getting the symbol for her husband, Stewart said she had the plight of other families in mind when she decided to file the lawsuit. Joining her are Karen DePolito, of Utah ...

During his first campaign for president, then-Texas Gov. George W. Bush told ABC's "Good Morning America" in 1999 that he was opposed to Wiccan soldiers practicing their faith at Fort Hood, Tex.

But they criticized the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, which recognizes more than 30 symbols, but not the pentacle. VA officials have said they are rewriting rules for approving emblems.

Central NY News Wiccan symbol at Nativity scene damaged by vehicle Published: Dec. 11, 2007, 12:18 p.m. By Pedro Ramirez III In news from across New York state: ...

WASHINGTON – The widows of two combat veterans sued the government Monday for not allowing Wiccan symbols on their husbands' military headstones. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs allows ...