Chaplain (Maj) Khalid Shabazz and his chaplain assistant, Sgt Jessica Covello, hosted an Islamic iftar attended by “more than 60 soldiers and family members” at Fort Hood, Texas.
“Fasting increases our awareness of God and self-restraint,” Shabazz said. “Abstaining from something so natural such as food and water allows ourselves to gain a greater respect for those who suffer on a daily basis.”
Sgt Covello even tried a little mutual support: Read more
While some people think of families and kids when talking about a chapel, Chaplain (Capt) Randy Croft of Shaw Air Force Base wants to focus on single servicemembers:
“We want to help strengthen single airmen and soldiers, and support strong resilient, spiritually fit singles so they can do their mission really well,” Croft said.
Though he is a religous leader, Chaplain Croft reiterates the military position that “spiritual” does not necessarily mean “religious:” Read more
Probably wouldn’t see that in today’s US military. Somebody might get offended.
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When talking about military religious freedom, much of the focus is naturally on chaplains. Often left unmentioned is the assistant, bodyguard, and companion of military chaplains: his chaplain’s assistant.
As noted in a recent Marine article, chaplain’s assistants not only support activities at home, but they are also the armed protectors of the unarmed chaplain when deployed:
Religion has always been important to 19-year-old Seaman Apprentice Jacob L. Brown, a religious program specialist…
When he learned that he could pursue it while serving his country, he jumped at the chance… Read more
The Old Post Chapel at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall has undergone a substantial renovation and will re-open in the coming month.
While a building renovation may seem insubstantial, the Old Post Chapel is unique: It is where funerals are held for burials at Arlington National Cemetery. As noted at the awkwardly-named Pentagram military paper: Read more
A Bagram-based Chaplain “travels the base” — including working alternating day/night weeks — to make sure every Airman is “spiritually fit.” Chaplain (Capt) Myung Cho and his Chaplain Assistant, Staff Sgt. Frank Rivas, constantly work the base and even provide nearly a dozen opportunities for worship: Read more
Wisconsin Army National Guard state command chaplain, Chaplain (Col) Douglas Fleischfresser, recently welcomed 1LT Christopher Mohr to the Guard as Wisconsin’s first (and only) Buddhist chaplain.
“I think it speaks for where we’re going in diversity and the need to have a diverse viewpoint in spirituality,” said Fleischfresser…
During his first two-weeks Read more
Even while in training, US Marines from MCAS Iwakuni were able to worship with fellow believers as their chaplain decided to “Preach on the Beach:”
Marines are alike in many ways, but not all worship in the same way, however all are welcome to attend “Preach on the Beach.”
“Catholic, Jewish, Muslim or whatever it is, Read more