Chaplain (Maj.Gen.) Cecil Richardson, Air Force Chief of Chaplains, speaks during the380th Air Expeditionary Wing "Gospel Explosion" at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia on March 6, 2010. Members of various worship services musical groups joined together for a concert with special guest GeneralRichardson, speaking. The 380th AEW supports Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom and the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. The 380th AEW is comprised of four groups and 12 squadrons and the wing's deployed mission includes air refueling, surveillance and reconnaissance in support of overseas contingency operations in Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jenifer H. Calhoun/Released)

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Chaplain (Maj.Gen.) Cecil Richardson, Air Force Chief of Chaplains, visits 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron members, during a recent visit to an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia on March 5, 2010. (Ch.) Maj. Gen. Richardson visited various units around the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing as well as speaking at the "Gospel Explosion" musical event. The 380th AEW supports Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom and the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. The 380th AEW is comprised of four groups and 12 squadrons and the wing's deployed mission includes air refueling, surveillance and reconnaissance in support of overseas contingency operations in Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jenifer H. Calhoun/Released)

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Members of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing chapel contemporary worship service praise band, perform during the "Gospel Explosion" at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia on March 6, 2010. Members of various worship services musical groups joined together for a concert with special guest Chaplain (Maj.Gen.) Cecil Richardson, Air Force Chief of Chaplains, speaking. The 380th AEW, supports Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom and the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. The 380th AEW is comprised of four groups and 12 squadrons and the wing's deployed mission includes air refueling, surveillance and reconnaissance in support of overseas contingency operations in Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jenifer H. Calhoun/Released)

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Senior Master Sgt. Robert Martin, 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron first sergeant, plays the guitar and sings during the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing "Gospel Explosion" musical event at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia on March 6, 2010. Members of various worship services musical groups joined together for a concert with special guest Chaplain (Maj.Gen.) Cecil Richardson, Air Force Chief of Chaplains, speaking. The 380th AEW supports Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom and the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. The 380th AEW is comprised of four groups and 12 squadrons and the wing's deployed mission includes air refueling, surveillance and reconnaissance in support of overseas contingency operations in Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jenifer H. Calhoun/Released)

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Airman 1st Class Dominic Thoraton, 380th Security Forces Squadron member, sings during the "Gospel Explosion" at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia on March 6, 2010. Members of various worship services musical groups joined together for a concert with special guest Chaplain (Maj.Gen.) Cecil Richardson, Air Force Chief of Chaplains, speaking. The 380th Air Expeditionary Wing supports Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom and the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. The 380th AEW is comprised of four groups and 12 squadrons and the wing's deployed mission includes air refueling, surveillance and reconnaissance in support of overseas contingency operations in Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jenifer H. Calhoun/Released)

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Chaplain (Maj.Gen.) Cecil Richardson, Air Force Chief of Chaplains, speaks during the380th Air Expeditionary Wing "Gospel Explosion" at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia on March 6, 2010. Members of various worship services musical groups joined together for a concert with special guest GeneralRichardson, speaking. The 380th AEW supports Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom and the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. The 380th AEW is comprised of four groups and 12 squadrons and the wing's deployed mission includes air refueling, surveillance and reconnaissance in support of overseas contingency operations in Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jenifer H. Calhoun/Released)

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Air Force chief of chaplains ignites 'Gospel Explosion'

Published March 8, 2010
By Senior Airman Jenifer H. Calhoun
380th Air Expeditonary Wing Public Affairs

SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) Cecil Richardson, Air Force Chief of Chaplains, speaks during the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing "Gospel Explosion" at a non-disclosed base in Southwest Asia on March 6, 2010. Members of various worship services musical groups joined together for a concert following General Richardson's opening remarks.

The 380th AEW supports Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom and the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. The 380th AEW is comprised of four groups and 12 squadrons and the wing's deployed mission includes air refueling, surveillance and reconnaissance in support of overseas contingency operations in Southwest Asia.

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