A US Army news article highlights Chaplain (Capt) Edgardo Rivas, a Seventh Day Adventist chaplain currently serving in Afghanistan:

The U.S. Army chaplains corps motto is “pro deo et patria,” which translates “For God and Country,” and points to their dual role as mentioned in their mission statement…

“There was one particular Soldier that came to my service, whom was a Seventh-day Adventist before,” said Rivas. “After the service, he approached me and told me that it was time for him to come back to god.”

“Little by little god is doing his work, regardless where you are,” said Rivas.

In the 13 years of conflict in Afghanistan, service members have had the opportunity to take time to observe their beliefs, even in the most rugged, remote locations.

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