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  • January Chaplain's Reflection

    "But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed."                                      --The

  • Commander's Holiday Message

    Fellow Swamp Fox, as we approach the Holiday Season, I want to take the opportunity to 'Thank You' for your sacrifice in service to this state and nation.  I also ask you pass on my heartfelt gratitude to each of your families for their sacrifices as you serve.2014 has been one of the busiest years

  • December Chaplain's Reflection

    "Gaining Strength in the Holiday Season""National strength lies only in the hearts and spirits of men."  -General George C. MarshallI remember reading the quote above from General Marshall in the manual the Chaplain Corps uses for Spiritual Resiliency and Relationships Course.  As I reflected on

  • November Chaplain's Reflection

    In my civilian ministry work I often find myself helping people who are seeking healing for deep life hurts and challenges. In working with them as they sort through problems that can range from addictions to the wounds of past abuse or rejection, I've found that helping people come to a place of

  • October Chief's Concerns

    Everything just keeps coming at you. Get that report done, finish those EPR's, order those supplies, take the kids to soccer or dance practice, stop at the market, pick up groceries... The daily grind keeps going and going. Sometimes the stress can be overwhelming. Talk to someone.  Get help.

  • September Chaplain's Reflection

    Broken Planes and Broken People: A Reflection on Spiritual Maintenance"It is a fact that in the right formation, the lifting power of many wings can achieve twice the distance of any bird flying above." -Author UnknownIf you've ever been to the wing commander's morning "standup" meeting, you are

  • August Chaplain's Reflection

    "Stress makes me a mess: What to do with it before it does something to you."Last month I attended a course at the Air Force Chaplain Corps College on Spiritual Care for Wounded Warriors. One block of time was spent on the awareness and danger signs of stress. What I found most fascinating was the

  • July Chaplain's Reflection

    Moral Injury & Forgiveness-a Path to WholenessIn my last article I discussed the importance of knowing what one believes about morality and why they hold those beliefs because having one's moral beliefs more thoroughly processed can help one better navigate through the tough spots. However, the

  • May Commander's Column

    I appreciate the opportunity to tell you about a few things going on in the Joint Forces Headquarters and want to thank you for the tremendous hard work you do for the state and nation. Strategic initiatives - F 16 Modernization and F 35While we continue to plan and prepare for the fielding of F-35s

  • Worship service schedule changes in June - The Ministry of Presence

    "The Ministry of Presence" Military chaplains and chaplain assistants have walked alongside service members in times of joy and pain since the days of the Revolutionary War. We refer to this as the "ministry of presence." Ministry of presence best happens when a Religious Support Team (RST), which