Despite being in a combat zone on the other side of the world from home, the US military facilitated servicemembers’ participation in the National Prayer Breakfast.  Retired US Army Colonel Danny McKnight was invited to speak at 12 different locations in the country.  McKnight is famous for his role in Somalia in 1993 — in what the rest of the world now knows as Blackhawk Down.

Col Danny McKnight and his Hollywood alter-ego, Tom Sizemore

National Prayer Breakfast is an annual interfaith tradition started in 1953 by members of U.S. Congress to get leaders together to pray and acknowledge their spirituality…

The Camp Phoenix National Prayer Breakfast included prayers and scripture readings from Islamic, Jewish and Christian chaplains.

A combat experienced soldier, Col McKnight provided a depth of background few can.

McKnight spoke about his Christianity and how he felt God’s plan had guided him throughout his life.