Category Archives: Chaplain

US Military Chaplains Sponsor Social Fitness

4 June 2012 JD

The Comprehensive Airman Fitness program is modeled after the Army’s CSF. While it makes sense that chaplains would support the spiritual resiliency portion of the program, it turns out they play a part in the social pillar as well:

The base chapel also offers a variety of groups and activities for people with a variety of beliefs and interests including Protestant programs, Catholic programs, groups for young adults, a single parents group, Mothers of Pre-schoolers, a monthly spaghetti dinner, and different retreats Read more

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Navy Chaplain Supports Spirituality, Morale in Afghanistan

1 June 2012 JD

US Navy Chaplain (Cmdr) Francis Foley is a Catholic chaplain serving the spiritual needs of members of the military in Afghanistan:

“It is such a great feeling when the chaplain comes out here to visit us,” said Marine Corps 1st Lt. Rick Chapman…Chapman said the visits not only increase morale, but also allow service members to seek spiritual guidance.

The chaplain serves as both a spiritual leader and a morale booster for the troops he serves:

Chapman said Marines go to the services to Read more

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Muslim US Chaplain Exchanges with Jordanian Imams

31 May 2012 JD

US Navy Chaplain (LtCmdr) Abuhena Saifulislam was recently part of US Central Command’s Exercise Eager Lion 12, where he was able to work with the Jordanian military and their religious leaders.

got a first-hand look at how other countries handle Read more

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US Chaplains Help South Sudanese Military

18 May 2012 JD

US Africa Command chaplains recently traveled to newly independent South Sudan to meet their counterparts in the Sudan People’s Liberation Army. They have an interesting patch:

The patch bears a large cross and reads Read more

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The Challenge of an Air Force Chaplain

17 May 2012 JD

Air Force Chaplain (Capt) Christian Lapaul Williams provides a moving first hand account of his role at Arlington National Cemetery. Worth the read.

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US Military Rabbi Ministers Across Afghanistan

16 May 2012 JD

A DoD article highlights US Army Chaplain (LtCol) Avi Weiss, a chaplain who “FOB hops” around Afghanistan as the only Jewish religious leader in the theater.

“Attempting to keep traditional Jewish laws is difficult in this environment,” said Weiss, explaining the shortage of rabbis in the military. “It’s a credit to the military that it Read more

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Chaplains Bring Easter to US Marines

14 May 2012 JD

Some people take issue with the presence of military chaplains serving within the borders of the US, but the religious ministry team of a Marine Expeditionary Unit showed that soldiers stateside sometimes need their spiritual resources brought to them, as well. The unit was in field training during Easter this year:

While training is the number one priority, seven religious services were held to allow the service members to practice their faith even Read more

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Chaplains Serving on the Front

24 April 2012 JD

Chaplains have been serving the troops for almost as long as the US military has existed, providing spiritual support and protecting free exercise wherever US servicemembers are deployed.

Khe Sanh, South Vietnam, February, 1971: Helmets are removed but placed nearby for quick retrieval as Chaplain (Capt.) Albert Hartlage Read more

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