Air Force Academy Transfers Toy Program

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) -- The Air Force Academy has turned over a Christmas toy program to chaplains after a critic accused commanders of religious intolerance.

Academy critic Mikey Weinstein says academy officials crossed the line by promoting a program sponsored by an evangelical Christian group that sends toys and toiletries to needy kids around the globe.

According to the Colorado Springs Gazette, the group sends a Christian message with the gifts.

Academy commandant Brig. Gen. Richard Clark apologized to Weinstein on Thursday and academy officials say chaplains can recruit support for the program.

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