Sunday service, Afghanistan
U.S. Navy Chaplain Commander George J. Mendes, right, 1st Marine Logistics Group Forward greets parishioners and hands out pamphlets prior to a Sunday service on Camp Dwyer, Helmand province, Afghanistan Sept. ... More
U.S. Navy Religious Program Specialist 2nd Class Armando
U.S. Navy Religious Program Specialist 2nd Class Armando D. Arias, 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward), prepares religious items in preparation for a Sunday service on Camp Dwyer, Helmand province, Afghanistan... More
U.S. Navy chaplain, Cmdr. George J. Mendes, right,
U.S. Navy chaplain, Cmdr. George J. Mendes, right, 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward) hands out the Eucharist during a Sunday service on Camp Dwyer, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Sept. 2, 2012. Chaplains pro... More
Marines and sailors stand at attention as the national
Marines and sailors stand at attention as the national anthem is played during the celebration of the 237th birthday of the Chaplains Corps at the Camp Leatherneck Chapel, Nov. 28, 2012. The Chaplains Corps was... More
U.S. Army Capt. Thomas Dyer, a Buddhist chaplain with
U.S. Army Capt. Thomas Dyer, a Buddhist chaplain with the 25th Signal Battalion, 160th Signal Brigade, gently strikes a bowl-shaped meditation bell to start a preliminary Zen meditation practice at Bagram Airfi... More
Air Force Maj. Gen. Edward W. Tonini, Kentucky's Adjutant
Air Force Maj. Gen. Edward W. Tonini, Kentucky's Adjutant General, along with Mrs. Gale Graetz, pins Army Brig. Gen. David. E. Graetz, assistant to the Army chief of chaplains as the National Guard liaison, dur... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. William Braswell, 455th Air
U.S. Air Force Maj. William Braswell, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing chaplain, meets with Airmen assigned to the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing during a Religious Support Team visit to Train, Advise, Assist Command... More
Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Bryan Hochhalter talks to Train,
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Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) Dondi Costin, Air Force Chief
Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) Dondi Costin, Air Force Chief of Chaplains (left), engages with Col. Scott Calder, 455th Expeditionary Medical Group commander, at the Craig Joint-Theater Hospital at Bagram Air Field, Afgh... More
Couples work together during an exercise to create
Couples work together during an exercise to create a project out of Lego pieces during the 1st Theater Sustainment Command Strong Bonds Marriage Conference Dec. 10 in Williamsburg, Virginia. The retreat was hos... More
Army Chaplain (Cpt.) David Howell, the chaplain for
Army Chaplain (Cpt.) David Howell, the chaplain for the 1st Armored Division Resolute Support Sustainment Brigade, plays a piano and sings a hymn at the beginning of a bible study class at the Enduring Faith Ch... More
The medics from the 1st Armored Division Resolute
The medics from the 1st Armored Division Resolute Sustainment Brigade conducted a combat lifesaver refresher training for soldiers from the Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina at Bagram Air Field, Af... More
Maj. Patrick Devine (left), chaplain, Train, Advice,
Maj. Patrick Devine (left), chaplain, Train, Advice, Assist Command-South and 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, officiates the re-enlistment ceremony for Staff Sgt. Marcus P. Levering, re... More
Mother, child share a moment during a relationship-enhancement trainin...
HONGCHEON, Republic of Korea - Ricel Ibarra, U.S. Army spouse, Darmstadt, Germany native, bonds with her three-year-old son, Kai, through laughter during a 2nd Infantry Division/ROK-U.S. Combined Division famil... More
HONGCHEON, Republic of Korea – Soldiers throughout
HONGCHEON, Republic of Korea – Soldiers throughout 2nd Infantry Division/ROK-U.S. Combined Division and family members pose for a group picture during a Strong Bonds family training event at Vivaldi Park Ski Wo... More
Bosnia Bob hangs on awaiting the bus to the Fort Bliss
Bosnia Bob hangs on awaiting the bus to the Fort Bliss airfield on Aug. 1 2019 beginning his sixth deployment with Chaplain Lt. Col. Douglas Ball II. Bob is the traveling companion of 1st Armored Division Chapl... More
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Carden speaks at 116th ACW Annual Awards
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Thomas M. Carden, The Adjutant General of Georgia, spoke to the men and women of Team JSTARS Feb. 7, 2020 at the Museum of Aviation at Robins Air Force Base about the importance of celebrati... More
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Carden speaks at 116th ACW Annual Awards
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Thomas M. Carden, The Adjutant General of Georgia, spoke to the men and women of Team JSTARS Feb. 7, 2020 at the Museum of Aviation at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, about the importance of... More
The embodiment of resiliency, Air National Guard
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Michael N. Frese, 122nd Fighter Wing chaplain, Indiana Air National Guard, poses for a portrait June 18, 2020, at the Indiana Air National Guard base, Fort Wayne, Indiana. The 122nd FW C... More
U.S. Navy Chaplain Commander George J. Mendes, 1st
U.S. Navy Chaplain Commander George J. Mendes, 1st Marine Logistics Group Forward greets parishioners and hands out pamphlets prior to a Sunday service on Camp Dwyer, Helmand province, Afghanistan Sept. 2, 2012... More
U.S. Navy Chaplain Commander George J. Mendes, 1st
U.S. Navy Chaplain Commander George J. Mendes, 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward) conducts religious programs for a Sunday service on Camp Dwyer, Helmand province, Afghanistan Sept. 2, 2012. Chaplains promote... More
Navy Lt. Benton Garrett delivers the invocation during
Navy Lt. Benton Garrett delivers the invocation during the celebration of the 237th birthday of the Chaplains Corps at the Camp Leatherneck Chapel, Nov. 28, 2012. Marines and sailors from throughout Camp Leathe... More
U.S. Army Capt. Thomas Dyer, a Buddhist chaplain, 25th
U.S. Army Capt. Thomas Dyer, a Buddhist chaplain, 25th Signal Battalion, 160th Signal Brigade, uses Japa beads to aid in a preliminary Zen meditation practice, April 4, 2013. Dyer is the only Buddhist chaplain ... More
Army Chief of Chaplains Maj. Gen. Donald L. Rutherford,
Army Chief of Chaplains Maj. Gen. Donald L. Rutherford, presents Army Brig. Gen. David. E. Graetz, assistant to the Army chief of chaplains as the National Guard liaison, with a stole during his promotion cerem... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. William Braswell, 455th Air
U.S. Air Force Maj. William Braswell, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing chaplain, listens to the praise and worship team prior to conducting an evening church service during a Religious Support Team visit Feb. 15, 2... More
Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Bryan Hochhalter and Tech. Sgt.
Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Bryan Hochhalter and Tech. Sgt. Sandra Alvor-Thrash talk to Train, Advise, Assist Command-Air (TAAC-Air) personnel in the “Gratitude Café” during their weekly rounds to work centers at Forwa... More
Capt. Elizabeth Anderson, 455th Expeditionary Medical
Capt. Elizabeth Anderson, 455th Expeditionary Medical Group registered nurse (left), laughs with Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) Dondi Costin, Air Force Chief of Chaplains, during an engagement at the Craig Joint-Theater ... More
Couples work together during an exercise to put a puzzle
Couples work together during an exercise to put a puzzle back together with one spouse guiding the other through instruction during the 1st Theater Sustainment Command Strong Bonds Marriage Conference Dec. 10 i... More
Army Chaplain (Cpt.) David Howell, the chaplain for
Army Chaplain (Cpt.) David Howell, the chaplain for the 1st Armored Division Resolute Support Sustainment Brigade, leads a bible study class at the Enduring Faith Chapel on Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan May 31.
Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Hennessee (left), medical
Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Hennessee (left), medical operations noncommissioned officer in charge, 1st Armored Division Resolute Sustainment Brigade, ensures a nasopharyngeal airways is inserted properly during... More
HONGCHEON, Republic of Korea – Staff Sgt. Jesus M.
HONGCHEON, Republic of Korea – Staff Sgt. Jesus M. Cazares, a native of Brownsville, Texas, master driver, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division/ROK-U.S. Combined Division, watches a pr... More
Bosnia Bob is the traveling companion of 1st Armored
Bosnia Bob is the traveling companion of 1st Armored Division Chaplain Lt. Col. Douglas Ball II. The two share a moment before their flight home to Fort Bliss from Afghanistan on June 3. Photos with Bob over th... More
Bosnia Bob helps Chaplain Lt. Col. Douglas Ball II
Bosnia Bob helps Chaplain Lt. Col. Douglas Ball II with some of his work during their Combat Training Center (CTC) rotation in Hohelfels Germany in Jan. 2003. Bob is the traveling companion of 1st Armored Divis... More
U.S. Service members and civilians attend a Sunday
U.S. Service members and civilians attend a Sunday service on Camp Dwyer, Helmand province, Afghanistan Sept. 2, 2012. Chaplains promote spiritual, religious, morale and personal well-being of Service members a... More
U.S. Navy Chaplain Commander George J. Mendes, center,
U.S. Navy Chaplain Commander George J. Mendes, center, 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward) conducts religious programs for a Sunday service on Camp Dwyer, Helmand province, Afghanistan Sept. 2, 2012. Chaplains... More
Attendees focus their attention to the television as
Attendees focus their attention to the television as Rear Adm. Margaret Grun Kibben, Chaplain of the Marine Corps, delivers a birthday message during the birthday of the Chaplains Corps celebration at the Camp ... More
U.S. Army Spc. Melanie McConathy, an information technology
U.S. Army Spc. Melanie McConathy, an information technology specialist, 25th Signal Battalion, 160th Signal Brigade, maintains a meditative posture during a preliminary Zen meditation practice, April 4, 2013. T... More
Army Staff. Sgt. David Bolton, a visual information
Army Staff. Sgt. David Bolton, a visual information specialist with the Kentucky Army National Guard, inspects Army Col. David. E. Graetz, assistant to the Army Chief of Chaplains as the National Guard liaison,... More
A U.S. Air Force Airman raises his hands during the
A U.S. Air Force Airman raises his hands during the praise and worship portion of an evening church service conducted by U.S. Air Force Maj. William Braswell, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing chaplain, Feb. 15, 201... More
Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) Dondi Costin, Air Force Chief
Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) Dondi Costin, Air Force Chief of Chaplains (center), engages with 455th Expeditionary Medical Group operating room technicians and doctors at the Craig Joint-Theater Hospital at Bagram Air ... More
Chaplain (Capt.) Joshua Ziegler, battalion chaplain,
Chaplain (Capt.) Joshua Ziegler, battalion chaplain, 1st Sustainment Command (Theater) Special Troops Battalion, left, along with his wife Jamie, right, leads a discussion during a Strong Bonds Marriage Confere... More
HONGCHEON, Republic of Korea – Staff Sgt. Ruben F.
HONGCHEON, Republic of Korea – Staff Sgt. Ruben F. Fernandez, Madill, Oklahoma native, career counselor, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division/ROK-U.S. Combined Division, and spouse Adr... More
U.S. Navy Chaplain Commander George J. Mendes, center,
U.S. Navy Chaplain Commander George J. Mendes, center, 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward) conducts religious programs for a Sunday service on Camp Dwyer, Helmand province, Afghanistan Sept. 2, 2012. Chaplains... More
Colonel Michael Frazier, Force Fires and Effects coordinator
Colonel Michael Frazier, Force Fires and Effects coordinator for Regional Command Southwest and keynote speaker, addresses the crowd during the 237th birthday of the Chaplains Corps celebration at the Camp Leat... More
Army Brig. Gen. David. E. Graetz, assistant to the
Army Brig. Gen. David. E. Graetz, assistant to the Army chief of chaplains as the National Guard liaison poses with family after awarding them flowers during his promotion ceremony at the Maj. Gen. Billy G. Wel... More
A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 438th Air
A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing bows his head in prayer during an evening church service conducted by U.S. Air Force Maj. William Braswell, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing chap... More
Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) Dondi Costin, Air Force Chief
Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) Dondi Costin, Air Force Chief of Chaplains (left), discusses the intensive care unit and their procedures with Capt. Adriana Vargas-Geminiano, 455th Expeditionary Medical Group ICU nurse, a... More
HONGCHEON, Republic of Korea – Sgt. 1st Class Dustin
HONGCHEON, Republic of Korea – Sgt. 1st Class Dustin Grissom, a native of Bedford, Indiana, electronics maintenance NCO, 2nd Infantry Division/ROK-U.S. Combined Division, receives the winning prize for the best... More
Bosnia Bob takes a break with Chaplain Lt. Col. Douglas
Bosnia Bob takes a break with Chaplain Lt. Col. Douglas Ball II by their Humvee during their deployment to Iraq in February 2006. Bob is the traveling companion of 1st Armored Division Chaplain Lt. Col. Dougla... More
U.S. Navy Chaplain Commander George J. Mendes, center,
U.S. Navy Chaplain Commander George J. Mendes, center, 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward) hands out the Eucharist during a Sunday service on Camp Dwyer, Helmand province, Afghanistan Sept. 2, 2012. Chaplains ... More
Navy Commander Ed Nash prepares to present the first
Navy Commander Ed Nash prepares to present the first piece of cake to the keynote speaker during the celebration of the 237th birthday of the Chaplains Corps at the Camp Leatherneck Chapel, Nov. 28, 2012. The t... More
Army Brig. Gen. David. E. Graetz, assistant to the
Army Brig. Gen. David. E. Graetz, assistant to the Army chief of chaplains as the National Guard liaison, speaks to the audience at his promotion ceremony at the Maj. Gen. Billy G. Wellman Armory at Boone Natio... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 438th Air
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing read along during an evening church service conducted by U.S. Air Force Maj. William Braswell, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing chaplain, Feb. 15, ... More
Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) Dondi Costin, Air Force Chief
Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) Dondi Costin, Air Force Chief of Chaplains (left), receives a salute from Tech. Sgt. Matthew Hinton, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing chaplain assistant, before departing to continue his engage... More
HONGCHEON, Republic of Korea – Guest speaker, Brig.
HONGCHEON, Republic of Korea – Guest speaker, Brig. Gen. Kim, Yong Chul, a native of Gangwon-do, deputy commanding general, Republic of Korea, 2nd Infantry Division/ROK-U.S. Combined Division, discusses the dif... More
Marines and sailors sing the Navy hymn during the
Marines and sailors sing the Navy hymn during the celebration of the 237th birthday of the Chaplains Corps at the Camp Leatherneck Chapel, Nov. 28, 2012. throughout the past 237 years, the Chaplains Corps has s... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. William Braswell, 455th Air
U.S. Air Force Maj. William Braswell, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing chaplain, speaks during an evening church service during a Religious Support Team visit Feb. 15, 2015 at Hamid Karzai International Airport in ... More
Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) Dondi Costin, Air Force Chief
Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) Dondi Costin, Air Force Chief of Chaplains (center), and his team, pose for a group photo with 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Airmen at the Craig Joint-Theater Hospital at Bagram Air Field, A... More
HONGCHEON, Republic of Korea – From left to right,
HONGCHEON, Republic of Korea – From left to right, Staff Sgt. Brett Waltz, San Antonio native, operations and ammunitions NCO, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division/ROK-U.S. Combined Di... More
Physical fitness is an important part of combat deployments.
Physical fitness is an important part of combat deployments. Bosnia Bob prepares to complete a 10x body weight deadlift in a gym in Afghanistan April 27. Bob is the traveling companion of 1st Armored Division ... More
U.S. service members sing during the praise and worship
U.S. service members sing during the praise and worship portion of an evening church service conducted by U.S. Air Force Maj. William Braswell, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing chaplain, Feb. 15, 2015 at Hamid Karz... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Aleric Hebert, 455th Air
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Aleric Hebert, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing chaplain assistant, shakes hands with an Airman assigned to the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing following an evening church service conducted b... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. William Braswell, 455th Air
U.S. Air Force Maj. William Braswell, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing chaplain, speaks with U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. James Ross, 438th Air Expeditionary Wing, during a Religious Support Team visit to Train, Advi... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Aleric Hebert, 455th Air
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Aleric Hebert, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing chaplain assistant, speaks with U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. James Ross, 438th Air Expeditionary Wing, during a Religious Support Team visit t... More