A group of Soldiers at Fort Bliss, Texas, was busy with readiness training — but their chaplains were right there with them:

“In the Army we talk about readiness,” said Chaplain (Maj.) Doug Downs, 2/1 AD chaplain. “In all different ways, folks have to be ready. Spiritual readiness is just as important for soldiers who are getting ready to, or who will potentially go to war.”

The chaplains provided a variety of services in the field as the units were performing their evaluation.

Chaplains quoted in the article include Chaplain Downs, Chaplain (Capt) Raziel Amar, the first Jewish chaplain in the unit in 28 years, and Chaplain (Capt) “Jesus” Wallace.

Photo caption: Soldiers from 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, sing during a Sunday church service held in the field during Network Integration Evaluation 14.1 at Fort Bliss, Texas, Oct. 27. Chaplains of the brigade assure soldiers can reach spiritual readiness even while they are in the field environment.  Staff Sgt. Candice Harrison

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