Today's Military:

Military Glossary

The Work of an Army Chaplain

Army chaplains are available on base and on the battlefield to offer spiritual support to servicemembers and their families.

 

Army

Army chaplains are available on base and on the battlefield to offer spiritual support to servicemembers and their families. With rabbis, ministers, imams and priests, the Chaplain Corps can lead services and perform ceremonies for military families of any faith.

See All: Life on BaseFamilyCareersCounseling, Social Work and Human Services

Related Items: Counseling, Social Work and Human Services

Chaplain Candidates

Chaplain Candidates (02:00)

Chaplain candidates discuss why they chose a career of spiritual counseling in the Air Force Reserve.

  • Air Force
  • Working
  • Officer
A Third-Generation Pastor

A Third-Generation Pastor (03:26)

Navy Lt. David Kim is carrying on a family tradition by serving as a chaplain.

  • Navy Reserve, Navy
  • Working
  • Officer
Drawn to Service

Drawn to Service (03:39)

Lt. j.g. Asif Balbale explains why he became a Muslim chaplain in the Navy.

  • Navy Reserve, Navy
  • Working
  • Officer
Chaplains Serving in Combat

Chaplains Serving in Combat

Unit Ministry Teams (UMTs), composed of chaplains and chaplain assistants, serve Soldiers on the battlefield and at home.

  • Army
  • Working
  • Enlisted, Officer

Share your comments.

close

Submission Guidelines
  • Be as clear and concise as possible.
  • Please refrain from using profanity.
  • All submissions become the property of todaysmilitary.com