Oct 14, 2012

Surrounded by family, friends and fellow chaplains, Chaplain Lt. Col. Darryl Hollowell was bestowed great spiritual responsibility as the 7th Infantry Division's chaplain's stole was placed onto his shoulders by the division's commanding general, Maj. Gen. Stephen R. Lanza, at the Assumption of Stole ceremony, Oct. 12, at the Four Chaplains Memorial Chapel on Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

Oct 11, 2012

Choosing to serve in the Army is a unique and challenging career choice that demands a lot from the soldiers and families who serve.

Oct 4, 2012

A couple stands face-to-face holding hands while gazing into each other's eyes, talking about past memories and feelings of when they first met. They stand around a table with other couples sharing their own memories.

Oct 4, 2012

U.S. Army Chief of Chaplains Maj. Gen. Donald Rutherford discusses suicide prevention and Soldier resilience.

Oct 4, 2012

U.S. Army Chief of Chaplains, Maj. Gen. Donald Rutherford discusses the Army's Strong Bonds program.

Oct 3, 2012

First Lt. David Frommer lit candles as he led a small group of service members and civilians in the chanting of the Torah. A chaplain of four years, Frommer has conducted several celebrations of the biblical holiday Sukkot (Feast of Booths, Feast of Tabernacles), but this was his first in the Middle East.

Oct 1, 2012

In 2011, 283 Soldiers took their lives. In the continuing effort to combat suicide in its ranks, our Army has mandated a Service wide Stand Down day. In support of the mandate, First Army is holding its Stand Down Day Oct. 4 on Rock Island Arsenal.

Sep 27, 2012

FORT LEE, Va. (Sept. 27, 2012) -- A prayer breakfast at the Regimental Club Monday was the first of many activities that took place here this week in connection with today's observance of Suicide Prevention Stand Down Day.

Sep 26, 2012

FORT CAMPBELL, Ky-Soldiers and their Families from 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division attend Strong Bonds Retreat, Sept. 21 to Sept. 23, 2012 as part of the brigade's Family resiliency program at Nashville, Tenn.

Sep 26, 2012

As part of a push to prevent suicides, Army chaplains want 50,000 Soldiers and additional family members to attend their "Strong Bonds" retreats over the next three months.

Sep 17, 2012

Tony Melendez, a musician born without arms, performed alongside the Toe Jam Band featuring Roland Guerrero, of El Paso, Texas, and Pat Smith, of Greely, Company, during a weekly Bible study held by Capt. Richard Dunbar, Warrior Transition Battalion chaplain, Sept. 12, 2012, at the Soldier Family Resilience Center.

Sep 17, 2012

Gen. William Sherman said that "war is hell." If that's true, then the counterbalance to such misery is the unit ministry team.

Sep 14, 2012

HEIDELBERG, Germany -- Chaplains from around U.S. Army Europe gathered this week for the Chaplaincy Annual Sustainment Training-Europe, a week-long event designed to conduct professional development training and provide relevant and ready ministry teams in support of future pastoral operations.

Sep 13, 2012

One evening in late July, military police called Sgt. 1st Class Danny Licciardi saying that a Soldier whom he knew needed help.

Sep 11, 2012

Soldiers are not just in the Army - they are the Army, and when they overcome personal hurdles, the Army is that much stronger from it. Resiliency training is just one part of the Army's holistic, multi-disciplinary approach to suicide prevention. Discussing theories and practical techniques to integrate into every day activities provides soldiers and their families essential tools for success.

Sep 10, 2012

Capt. Delana I. Small, chaplain with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 4th Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), and a native of Springfield, Miss., arrived June 28, 2012, and was assigned as the 101st Airborne Division's first female chaplain in a combat arms unit as part of the Department of Defense initiative, Women in the Service Review.

Sep 7, 2012

Almost 700 people died aboard the USS Dorchester after it was struck by a torpedo Feb. 3, 1943. Four of those killed were military chaplains, who saw there was a shortage of life-jackets and handed their own over to soldiers on board. The chaplains, now known as the "four immortal chaplains," went down with the ship praying while linked arm-in-arm.

Sep 6, 2012

Like most Americans, Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Joanne Martindale remembers where she was on Sept. 11, 2001, but she also has vivid memories of where she spent the next month and a half. Martindale, the deployment support chaplain in Bamberg, was a chaplain in the New Jersey National Guard on 9/11 and was activated that day. She said she spent Sept. 11 notifying families of the deaths of loved ones in the World Trade Center and then spent the next 45 days at the heart of the recovery and clean-up effort. Martindale said she received a phone call telling her she had been activated shortly after arriving at her job as director of chaplaincy at Ancora Psychiatric Hospital in New Jersey and hearing about the terrorist attacks.

Sep 6, 2012

Soldiers are not just in the Army -- they are the Army, and when they overcome personal hurdles, the Army is that much stronger from it. Resiliency training for Soldiers is just as essential as any other military training. Discussing theories is important, but working the techniques into practical, every day activities is where the rubber meets the road. "Soldier resiliency is a Soldier's ability to bounce back from adverse situations much wiser, stronger, and better equipped," said Capt. Vincent L. Hardy, the chaplain for 7th Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment. "Each experience shows a person a new facet about themselves and it brings out new coping mechanisms. The bottom line is that the information, if utilized, can help a person or family unit bounce back from adversity wiser and stronger." Resiliency training is just one part of the Army's holistic, multi-disciplinary approach to suicide prevention.

Sep 6, 2012

Laughing your way to a better marriage is not a typical solution to strengthen relationships, but for couples during a weekend retreat, the humorous message allowed folks to tackle serious discussions by keeping topics light-hearted.

Sep 5, 2012

U.S. Army Chaplain, Capt. David Harvey, is connected to the "Devil Dogs" of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit in more ways than one.

Sep 4, 2012

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Soldiers, forward-deployed to Ethiopia, delivered care packages to a local orphanage, Sept. 2, 2012.

Sep 4, 2012

Everyone has been there. Frustrated with that person in the office or at home because they don't see things your way or they just seem to push your buttons.

Sep 4, 2012

Three years ago, a young couple struck out to begin a life together with the hope of happiness amid all the challenges that faced them. One deployment and a permanent change of station later, their marriage is one signature away from ending.

Aug 30, 2012

Retired Col. Scott McChrystal speaks at annual breakfast, encouraging those in attendance to seek God's help when they need it.

Aug 27, 2012

During the Task Force Wings Joint Operations Aviation Exercise Aug. 19-29, many Soldiers were able to practice their faith, and to help them spiritually during this training were the chaplain and the chaplain's assistant. "That's what I am here for, to provide religious services for the Soldiers," said Chaplain (Capt.) Tim Raburn, the chaplain for Task Force Wings. "I go out and visit with all of the Soldiers to ensure their religious needs are met. We fly out to the Soldiers who are at a different locations, so they can have a religious service as well."

Aug 27, 2012

FORT HOOD, Texas -- Staff Sgt. Tracy Lostaunau is no stranger to a life of service. He is a mobilized Army Reserve Soldier who currently works as a chaplain's assistant and logistics and administrative NCO with First Army Division West's chaplain's section.

Aug 24, 2012

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Not one to turn down an invite, Army Contracting Command's Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Charles "Chip" Fields found himself fielding questions from a very inquisitive group of local children at the Grace United Methodist Church Sunday School here.

Aug 16, 2012

Glistening with sweat, soldiers ranking from private to colonel, snake their way through the sandy trails and hills of Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurt.

Aug 15, 2012

FORT HUACHCUA, Ariz. - When an audience gathered at Fort Huachuca's Main Post Chapel on Aug. 9 and 10, they temporarily became a small part of a large collective, sharing a common goal. Each person was there to hone leadership skills to become a more responsible guide or mentor in their religious or secular organization. Attendees here were joined by more than 65,000 leaders from more than 6,000 churches and organizations from across the United States and the world that came together for a two-day experience of inspiration, community and world-class skill development. They did this through a simulcast broadcast to more than 500 locations nationwide.

Aug 15, 2012

WAIMANALO, Hawaii -- Soldiers and staff from Pacific Regional Medical Command met for a day of paintball and proverbs, Aug. 8, at Bellows Air Force Station, here.

Aug 14, 2012

Through the years, U.S. Army chaplains have provided soldiers with spiritual support in the battlefield and back home. In that tradition, chaplains and chaplain's assistants assigned to U.S. Army North, based out of Fort Sam Houston, Texas, will assist Task Force-51 in the event of a chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear incident inside the continental United States. TF-51 is a collaborative effort between military and civilian agencies to assist state and federal responders in saving lives, mitigating damage and helping those in need.

Aug 14, 2012

NAVAL AIR FACILITY ATSUGI, Japan (Aug. 15, 2012) -- The weeklong "SonSurf Beach Bash" Vacation Bible School concluded here Aug. 10, drawing more than 170 children to the base for five days of outreach, learning and fun, the event's director said.

Aug 10, 2012

Recently, First Army Division East leaders and soldiers put their time and energy behind the Army's message "The strength of the U.S. Army is the Soldiers. The strength of the Soldiers is the family." During a recent Strong Bonds retreat in Gettysburg, Pa., Soldiers and their spouses learned and practiced different techniques to handle stressors and resolve conflicts in their marriages. This training is the perfect start to building 'strong bonds' in a marriage, explained Master Sgt. Michael Bair, First Army Division East Chaplain Noncommissioned Officer. "It is about strength and discipline, both in the military and at home. It's this kind of training that allows you the ability to develop discipline to develop strong bonds and long term lasting relationships. Where the Soldier and their families are given the tools they need to fix problems at home."

Aug 9, 2012

FORT SILL, Okla.-- Fort Sill Frontier Chapel hosted its annual Vacation Bible School July 30-Aug. 3. An estimated 170 military children, ages ranging from kindergarten through fifth grade, attended the free event. Local Protestant and Catholic congregations sponsored the activities for the children, and around 90 volunteers helped every day with whatever was needed.

Aug 9, 2012

Chaplain (Col.) Carl Rau, who previously served at the Pentagon for four years on both the Army G-1 staff and the Army Chief of Chaplains staff, began his tenure at Fort Meade's chaplain on July 2.

Aug 9, 2012

More than 190 children enrolled in Vacation Bible School held at Argonne Hills Chapel Center from Aug. 6 to Aug. 10. It is sponsored annually by the Religious Services Office and features Bible points that are reinforced daily through Bible stories, games, crafts and songs.

Aug 8, 2012

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- Twenty Third Army/ARCENT Families paused their every day lives July 27 to 29 and traveled to the Renaissance Asheville Hotel in Asheville, N.C. for a Strong Bonds Family retreat.

Aug 7, 2012

U.S. forces traveling to the Republic of Botswana Aug. 1-17 for Southern Accord 2012, are under the spiritual care of Army Chaplain Capt. M. Paul Weberg from Aurora, Ill., and chaplain

Aug 6, 2012

Usually Patch Elementary School is pretty quiet this time of year … the desks are empty, the public address system silent, the bulletin boards blank. Yet laughter echoed through the halls as 221 children and 110 volunteers were in constant motion during the garrison-sponsored Vacation Bible School for 5- to 11-year-olds, held July 30 to Aug. 3 at the school.

Aug 3, 2012

Homeless veterans in the local area may be just a little more comfortable thanks to the efforts of U.S. Army Reserve Command military and civilian employees.

Aug 2, 2012

FORT SILL, Okla. -- Muslims worldwide are observing Ramadan, which runs July 20 through Aug. 18, including one Fort Sill Soldier.

Jul 31, 2012

The chaplains of the 3rd US Infantry Regiment celebrated the 237th anniversary of the Chaplains Corps with a wreath laying ceremony at the Chaplain's memorial in Arlington National Cemetery followed by a luncheon.

Jul 30, 2012

FORT MCCOY, Wis. -- Personnel from Fort McCoy, the Combined Support Training Exercise (CSTX) and the local communities gathered July 18 at Chapel 1 to learn about relationships in order to share their experience across a broad spectrum of viewpoints. Garrison Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Allen Raub said he organized the seminar entitled "Solving the People Puzzle," to figuratively allow people to put together the thousands of pieces of an unsolved puzzle to help define their relationships at home, work, school and church.

Jul 30, 2012

Vacation Bible School kicked off here at the South Post Chapel, July 23. Children from U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan flocked to the chapel to attend the week-long summer program, which taught them about God through exciting songs, games, skits, videos and activities.

Jul 24, 2012

SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- It was all about the numbers for a group of Division West Soldiers attending a Strong Bonds for Single Soldiers event here last weekend. The 17 Soldiers learned the "7 Habits of Highly Effective People" from the popular self-help book which has sold more than 25 million copies in 38 languages. The philosophy of the book closely relates to the five aspects of the Army's Comprehensive Soldier Fitness program.

Jul 20, 2012

To help Armed Forces of Liberia soldiers deal with the effects of combat, two U.S. Army Africa chaplains conducted a chaplaincy professionalization engagement, focusing on combat stress.

Jul 20, 2012

1st Lt. Daniel Leiter, of the 329th Infantry Regiment of the U.S. Army Reserves is a chaplain working behind the scenes at Hawthorne Army Depot during Operation Golden Cargo.

Jul 20, 2012

Servicemembers, retirees, Vietnam War veterans and civilians gathered near the Reilly Road entrance to get a glimpse of the storied painting mounted on the wall. Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Ron Leininger was joined by Col. Brian T. Canfield, WAMC commander along with a few veterans of the Vietnam War present to witness the unveiling of the "Ministries in Vietnam" oil-on-canvas painting by artist Terry Rodgers. The painting was originally unveiled at the old Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington D.C., in 1988, but had not included in the move to the new Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md.

Jul 13, 2012

First Joint Base Lewis-McChord chaplain departs after two years of growth and learning

Jul 12, 2012

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. - Aberdeen Proving Ground's Chaplain Services is planning an all-expenses paid, three-day, two-night training conference for married couples and single Soldiers at the Vandiver Inn Bed and Breakfast in Havre de Grace Aug. 1 to 3.

Jul 12, 2012

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. - A subliminal message of serenity and calm begins at the front entrance of the Aberdeen Proving Ground main post chapel. Blue granite rocks line both sides of the walkway; seagulls and pelicans sit atop wood pylons and a lighthouse welcomes all those who are weary and in need of rest.

Jun 28, 2012

This year's Vacation Bible School motto, "awesome God, amazing power," was a common chant among third and fourth grader attending Bible school at Hunter Chapel, according to their teacher, Spc. Nancy Morales, a chaplain's assistant from 1st Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment, who guided the children through a week of learning and activities.

Jun 14, 2012

Army Chief of Chaplains Maj. Gen. Donald L. Rutherford, right, delivers invocation, as Secretary of the Army John McHugh, left, and Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, General Lloyd J. Austin III, center, bow their heads during the 237th Army Birthday Capitol Hill cake cutting ceremony in the Dirksen Senate office building, Washington, June 13, 2012.

Jun 14, 2012

The 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division Capt. Richard Hartenberg, chaplain, meets and shakes the hand of family members of Staff Sgt. Roberto Loeza following the memorial service June 13 at the 1st Armored Division Chapel here for Loeza, Spc. Kedith L. Jacobs and Pfc. Leroy Deronde III who were killed in action in Eastern Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Jun 14, 2012

Spc. Juan Hermosa, chaplain

Jun 14, 2012

International Security Assistance Force Chaplain, Capt. Antonio Ortiz Guzman with an orphan during a donation mission at an girl's orphanage in Kabul, Afghanistan, May 31. Ortiz led an ISAF volunteer community relations program which helps local population with school supplies, clothes and toys.

Jun 8, 2012

Now that the school year is over, youth from Fort Stewart are exploring various activities that Vacation Bible School has to offer during the summer. With VBS's summer theme of "Amazing Wonders," youth from pre-k to sixth grade started a five-day program at the Main Post Chapel, June 4.

Jun 6, 2012

In a ceremony Friday, the facility housing the Naval Chaplaincy School and Center was named "Stanley J. Beach Hall" in honor of a "living legend" in the Navy Chaplain Corps.

Jun 4, 2012

Praise, song and testimony filled the Super Gym on June 1, as United States Army Garrison Humphreys chaplains hosted a prayer breakfast. The National Day of Prayer is an annual event that was established by Congress in 1952.

May 25, 2012

Romance and other key factors to a healthy marriage, were part of the teachings of Mark Gungor's "Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage" discussed at the Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield's Strong Bonds Marriage Retreat, May 18-20. More than 20 Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield couples participated in the retreat which was held at the Savannah Westin Harbor Golf Resort and Spa.

May 23, 2012

U.S. Army Chaplain, Capt. Jason Smith, right, of the 311th Brigade Support Battalion, 110th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, Mo. National Guard, addresses young people at a Guatemalan Christian youth center run by American missionaries. While deployed in support of Beyond the Horizon Guatemala 2012, a U.S. Army South-led humanitarian aid mission, Capt. Smith met the missionaries at a school reconstruction site and was invited to speak to the children that the center supports. (Photograph by Spc. Anthony D. Jones)

May 21, 2012

HONOLULU - Because resiliency isn't just a 9-5 proposition, inclusive only to those who work when the sun shines, Tripler Army Medical Center's Care Provider Support Program, or CPSP, brought resiliency training to those who man the mission on what the rest of us consider "after hours" May 4, here.

May 17, 2012

Washington D.C. (May 16, 2012) - Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) Donald Rutherford, 23rd Army Chief of Chaplains, delivered the invocation for the Medal of Honor ceremony honoring Spc. 4 Leslie H. Sabo.

May 15, 2012

Recently, a two-man traveling contact team journeyed to the Defense Institute for Superior Army Training in Bujumbura, Burundi to work with 16 Burundi National Defense Force (BNDF) chaplains and psychologists with a focus on family counseling.

May 11, 2012

FORT BELVOIR, Va. (May 10) -- The Fort Belvoir community focused on how faith plays a role in building resiliency, during the annual Installation Prayer Breakfast, May 3, at the Officer's Club. Editor-in-Chief of Guideposts magazine, Edward Grinnan, spoke about how faith and resiliency helped him turn his life around. Grinnan was invited to the breakfast because of the magazine's relationship with Belvoir. Guideposts is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing hope, encouragement, and inspiration to millions across America and the world, according to Richard V. Hopple Guideposts President and Chief Executive Officer.

May 10, 2012

Fifty Army, Navy and Air Force chaplains gathered at the Armed Forces Chaplaincy Center May 1 to watch a documentary about Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a theologian and Nazi resister who is widely considered a 20th century hero of faith to many in the American Christian and Jewish religious communities.

May 10, 2012

People came together at the Headquarters Chapel on Fort Rucker for a service to celebrate their faith during the National Day of Prayer May 3.

May 10, 2012

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. - The National Day of Prayer was observed at the Presidio of Monterey Community Chapel on May 3. Keynote speaker for the event was Reverend James E. Shaw, Chaplain (Colonel), US Army, retired.

May 9, 2012

Despite years of concerted effort, the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the commandant of the Coast Guard are dissatisfied with progress made in reducing sexual assault in the military, and have released strategic direction to increase the emphasis on combating the crime.

May 9, 2012

Getting soldiers and families ready for deployment is a monumental undertaking. It is a puzzle with an untold number of moving parts. A big component of soldier readiness is spiritual guidance and counseling.

May 8, 2012

YONGSAN GARRISON, Republic of Korea -- Do you remember it? The devastating magnitude 7.0 earthquake that hit Haiti in 2010 displaced roughly three million people. Haiti needed humanitarian aid even before the incident but the earthquake made the situation far worse byincreasing the number of dead, injured and homeless.

May 8, 2012

Soldiers deployed to Forward Operating Base Salerno, Afghanistan, participated in the National Day of Prayer, a day chosen by Congress, when people are encouraged to turn to God in prayer and meditation.

May 7, 2012

The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, an organization that provides support to the Families of fallen service members, is looking for active-duty military and recent veterans in the Washington, D.C., area to volunteer as mentors to children and teens in the TAPS National Good Grief Camp over Memorial Day weekend, May 25-27.

May 3, 2012

Single Soldiers assigned to the 3rd Sustainment Brigade, Third Infantry Division, visited downtown Jacksonville, Fla., for a Strong Bonds retreat April 27-29.

May 3, 2012

FORT LEE, Va. (May 3, 2012) -- Staff Sgt. José Lozano can't explain the thought process that recently motivated him and others to perform actions that helped someone to continue on with his life.

May 2, 2012

Lieutenant colonel retires his military stole Sunday

May 2, 2012

In an environment where operations never seem to slow and everyone is on constant alert; soldiers very often begin to feel the effects of a sometimes chaotic and always demanding profession.

Apr 25, 2012

YONGSAN GARRISON, Republic of Korea -- In the midst of a year full of changes, Yongsan held a National Prayer Breakfast at the South Post Chapel, summoning Military Community members to join together in prayer for the country, its leaders, and its citizens, April 19.

Apr 21, 2012

Secretary of the Army John McHugh meets a Holocaust survivor and lights a candle at the DOD Holocaust Remembrance Day Observance.

Apr 20, 2012

Single mothers came together with their children to break bread and to share their triumphs and challenges of being both a single parent and a Soldier serving in the Army at the first XVIII Airborne Corps Single Mother Banquet at the Fort Bragg Club, April 14.

Apr 19, 2012

The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors signifies all that is good about America, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said in Washington, D.C., April 18, 2012.

Apr 18, 2012

The Army accounts for a small portion of the U.S. population, and one of the smallest group inside the Army is the female chaplain. Lt. Col. Rachel S. Coggins, United States Army Reserve Support Command Chaplain, who received her Ph.D. of ministry in women's studies from Trinity College of the Bible Theological Seminary, is a member of this small female chaplain group.

Apr 16, 2012

Returning from a second engagement, U.S. Army Africa Chaplain (Maj.) Allen Staley, and Command Chap. (Col.) Gary Brown from 21st Theater Support Command, worked with more than 20 Liberian Armed Forces chaplains during a Chaplain Professionalization Seminar in Monrovia, Liberia.

Apr 13, 2012

In an effort to foster good fellowship and boost Soldier morale, the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Third Infantry Division's Unit Ministry Team hosted an opportunity for divine dining, March 27.

Apr 13, 2012

The Watters Family Life Chaplain Training Center not only impacts the installation, but also extends beyond its physical parameters. In recognition of that work, the center recently received an award for excellence in ministry from the North Carolina Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, which was presented April 4, during a noon, community luncheon at the center.

Apr 12, 2012

YONGSAN GARRISON, Republic of Korea -- The army of Volunteers on U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan helps Servicemembers, Families and the entire Community in many ways. The Volunteer of the Year ceremony on April 20 is a reminder of the behind-the-scenes work that goes on all over the garrison every day.

Apr 12, 2012

There are only a few times each year when Soldiers and families can really celebrate faith and hope.

Apr 11, 2012

Ordinary drive to church turns into life saving venture for SMDC contractor

Apr 10, 2012

Thousands observed the annual Easter Sunrise Service hosted by the U.S. Army Military District of Washington Command Chaplain.

Apr 8, 2012

Apr 6, 2012

The next time you're faced with a delay, consider practicing mindfulness rather than losing yourself in impatience.

Apr 5, 2012

FORT DRUM, N.Y. -- One of Fort Drum's own proved his mettle and bested his competition during the U.S. Army Installation Management Command Atlantic Region's Best Warrior Competition at Fort Jackson, S.C., last month.

Apr 5, 2012

Army Chief of Chaplains (Maj. Gen.) Donald L. Rutherford spoke at at Fort Meade's National Prayer Luncheon held March 28 at Club Meade.

Apr 2, 2012

Naomi Zirkind began her book as an educational tool for her daughters. Later, she decided the book would have value for a broader audience. When a drive for perfection slowed her down, something she often heard military officers say provided the momentum she needed to push forward.

Mar 30, 2012

STUTTGART, Germany -- The U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart's Religious Support Office hosted "Compass," a resilience retreat for community youth, March 2-3 at the Patch Barracks Religious Education Center.

Mar 30, 2012

Emphasizing the importance of diversity and leadership within the U.S. Army, Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal delivered the keynote address to more than 175 cadets during the University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras' ROTC ball.

Mar 17, 2012

The First Cup is a place where visitors can find an array of items and services to fulfill their spiritual needs or relax after a day at work. It is comprised of a coffee counter, movie lounge, library, internet café, phone room, and a gaming lounge all comprised of donations from various people and organizations.

Mar 15, 2012

On March 8, Jews all over the world celebrated the feast of Purim, the most joyous holiday in the religious calendar.

Mar 10, 2012

The only U.S. military rabbi currently serving in Afghanistan travels regularly from his base at Kandahar Air Field to other military camps and uses the Internet to reach his congregation.