Jan. 14, 2022 A Chapel Team’s Warrior Ethos To some, an Air Force chaplain is a smiling face, a warm cup of coffee, or caretakers of a venue where one can relax. To others they are a shoulder to cry on, someone to help relieve them of burdens, teachers, and spiritual directors or examples as they search for their own spiritual meaning.
Oct. 8, 2017 Faithful First: Chaplain air advisor launches dialogue, exchange supporting growing Afghan Air Force Assigned to Train, Advise, Assist Command-Air, Chaplain (Maj.) Chris Conklin is the first air advisor charged with assisting the Afghan military’s religious and cultural affairs program with the mission of effective religious care and spiritual readiness for those who defend their nation.
Sept. 15, 2017 380 AEW Chapel effort donates 2 tons of necessities to local community Care packages sent by well-meaning loved ones and strangers sometimes contain items that the recipient will not use. That’s where the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing Chapel steps in.
July 28, 2017 Chaplains go into harm’s way, provide spiritual support for all Thousands of feet above Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, two Airmen, riding in a helicopter, wearing more than 75 pounds of gear, hover around the city before landing. These Airmen are not pararescuemen or a tactical air control party—they’re a chaplain and chaplain assistant.
Nov. 11, 2016 380th AEW gathers with Coalition partners to remember, honor veterans Approximately 300 deployed service members from four coalition nations gathered for a joint Veterans Day and Remembrance Day ceremony in remembrance of past and present veterans at the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, Nov. 11.