Strengthening spiritual resiliency

Capt. Jonathan Ayers, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing chaplain, carries boxes of coffee to deliver to the Fire Department, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 4, 2016. The chaplain team supports 10 units on the east side of the base. Delivering coffee is a way to boost morale and get a chance to engage with unit members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)

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Staff Sgt. Chanreaksmey Sok, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, chaplain’s assistant, delivers boxes of coffee to the members of 455th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 4, 2016. As a way to boost morale and get to know the personnel better, the chaplain team often delivers donated coffee to units around the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)

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Staff Sgt. Chanreaksmey Sok, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, chaplain’s assistant, hangs up a cross in preparation for service, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 4, 2016. Chaplain’s assistants prepare and maintain religious accouterments, facilities, and equipment. Assistants are responsible for assessing support needs, prioritizing the use of available resources to support chaplain professional ministry including: worship services, liturgies, rites, and ceremonies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)

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Staff Sgt. Chanreaksmey Sok, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, chaplain’s assistant, prepares communion, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 4, 2016. In addition to their own faith, chaplain assistants are trained and have a basic understanding of the world’s major religions. They also provide support to the chaplain, provide crisis intervention and advise leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)

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Staff Sgt. Chanreaksmey Sok, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, chaplain’s assistant, loads coffee boxes, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 4, 2016. As a way to boost morale and get to know the personnel better, the chaplain team often delivers donated coffee to units around the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)

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Capt. Jonathan Ayers, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing chaplain, talks with members of the 455th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 3, 2016. The chaplain team meets with redeploying members before leaving Bagram, expressing gratitude and offering a prayer of safe return. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)

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Capt. Jonathan Ayers, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing chaplain, reads a verse form the bible, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 3, 2016. The chaplain team provides weekly bible study classes for Bagram personnel as a means to build and maintain spiritual resiliency. They support 10 units on the eastside of the base and also perform worship services and ceremonies for not only their own faith, but provides avenues to support other faiths. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)

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Capt. Jonathan Ayers, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing chaplain, prays with bible study attendees, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 3, 2016. The chaplain team helps Bagram personnel remain spiritually resilient, by providing outlets such as religious ceremonies, a listening ear and activities that boost morale. They also provide advice to leadership regarding spiritual, religious, ethical and moral concerns. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)

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Capt. Jonathan Ayers, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing chaplain and Staff Sgt. Chanreaksmey Sok, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, chaplain’s assistant, hold a bible study, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 3, 2016. The chaplain team helps Bagram personnel remain spiritually resilient, by providing outlets such as religious ceremonies, a listening ear and activities that boost morale. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)

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Strengthening spiritual resiliency

Published Aug. 6, 2016
By Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman
455th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- Capt. Jonathan Ayers, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, chaplain, carries boxes of coffee to deliver to the Fire Department, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 4, 2016. The chaplain team supports 10 units on the east side of the base. Delivering coffee is a way to boost morale and get a chance to engage with unit members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)