That calls into question the Air Force's contention that the decision to make it no longer optional was out of their hands, and that the Air Force was only "following the law".
Are the other branches breaking the law by making it optional? Doesn't seem likely that the Air Force has a leg to stand on here if this article is correct:
A few questions need to be addressed:
Is the current law in violation of the Constitution?
Does the President or DOD have the authority to wave the requirement of “...so help me God”
If the President via signing authority or executive order, changes that part of the oath, what other parts can he change?