Story by Master Sgt. Salli Sablan | California National Guard Primary | 08.08.2022
The Army Chaplain Corps was the second military specialty occupation, established only after the infantry and nearly a year before the birth of our nation in 1776. This year the Corps turns 247 years old. Chaplain (Cpt.) Shaul Danyiel knows a bit about longevity. He comes from a long lineage of military service, tracing back to a family member who served as a field artilleryman during the......
Story by Master Sgt. Salli Sablan | California National Guard Primary | 08.05.2022
“The Army Chaplain Corps has a great lineage of bringing light to Soldiers and families in some of their darkest moments. As I reflect on the lineage and impact that chaplain’s past and present have had it is my honor to continue to serve as an Army Chaplain,” said U.S. Army Chaplain (1Lt.) Desmond Robbins, from California Army National Guard’s 579th Engineer Battalion. The Corps......
Story by Master Sgt. Salli Sablan | California National Guard Primary | 08.05.2022
“Chaplaincy was the second military occupation specialty in the Army and in some ways, symbolizes the fact that the Army cares about the whole person,” said Chaplain (MAJ) Dana Durham, a 14-year veteran Cal Guardsman. When asked what the observance of the Army Chaplain Corps Anniversary means to her, Durham said the role of a Chaplain is to nurture the living, care for the dying and......
