Listen to “The U.S. Army Chaplain Corps Celebrates 247 Years in July*** BUILDING INNER RESILIENCE: CHAPLAINS NURTURE THE SOUL OF THE ARMY RESERVE” on Spreaker.
The Army’s most important mission is taking care of its people. To meet that mission, the U.S. Army’s Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) System aims to improve Soldier performance and readiness by connecting physical, mental, and spiritual training with an emphasis on total wellness. Spiritual readiness is key to holistic health because when your spiritual life is in check, you are motivated to make better choices in other areas of your life.
Since 1775, the Army Chaplain Corps has nurtured the soul of the Army Reserve by providing support, motivation, and emotional guidance to Soldiers and their families. Chaplains help families build resilience as they deal with unique challenges while also supporting Army Reserve leaders as they manage difficult decisions that ensure the safety and future of our country.
Army Reserve Chaplains help Soldiers develop a personal spiritual practice – whatever that may look like for them – and provide them with tools for support in times of stress and hardship. A holistically healthy Soldier is better able to use their unique skills and talents to make a real difference in people’s lives.
Some of the ways Chaplains make a difference include:
Providing marriage and family counseling
Serving as a staff chaplain at a medical facility
Becoming an instructor at one of several Officer service schools
Tending to the spiritual needs of every Soldier both at home and while on deployment
Chaplain (CPT) Paul Schlador, Officer in Charge of the 116th Chaplain Detachment in Ft. Lewis, WA to discuss the role of Chaplains in the Army Reserve, the impact they have on Soldiers and their families, and how the Corps has grown over the last 247 years.
Interview is courtesy: U.S. Army Reserve
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