A local news channel interviewed interviewed US Army Chaplain (Col) Lance Kittleson as he described his role as a spiritual support for Soldiers:

As a chaplain in the army, [Kittleson is] the senior pastor and administrator of a military congregation of more than 5,000 soldiers at bases all over Iraq.

“My job is to make sure the commander is informed on religious implications of his mission as well as provide direct support to our soldiers: Catholic, Protestant, Muslim, whatever they may be,” Col. Kittleson said.

He says faith is very important during a time of war. 

“Human beings are more than just flesh and bones. they have spirit too and they really need some sort of sustaining support when they’re in life and death situations.”

Those life and death situations, Kittleson says, bring most soldiers closer to their belief in a higher power.

When not deployed, Kittleson is the pastor of a local congregation.

Read the full article at KAALtv.com.