Story by Airman 1st Class Theodore Gowdy | Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson | 02.24.2026
Every year on the anniversary of the sinking, ceremonies and prayer services are held throughout the military to honor the legacy and sacrifice of the Four Chaplains. For members of the Chaplain Corps though, their story is more than just an annual reminder....
Story by Senior Airman Trenten Walters | 81st Training Wing | 02.06.2025
Four Chaplains Day is a time to honor and reflect on the courage, unity and sacrifice of four military chaplains from different religious backgrounds who came together during one of the deadliest moments for a U.S. convoy during World War II....
Story by Michael Strasser | Fort Drum Garrison Public Affairs | 02.04.2025
The story of "The Four Chaplains" resonates among members of the U.S. Army Chaplains Corps as a lesson in spiritual leadership, fellowship, and selfless service....
Story by Staff Sgt. Timothy Leddick | 911th Airlift Wing | 02.03.2024
While the Four Chaplains and their conditions epitomized sacrifice, the Air Force and 911th Chaplain Corps continue to demonstrate the values of selflessness. Maintaining and providing confidential spiritual, emotional and mental guidance is an exhaustive effort chaplains and religious affairs airmen practice around-the-clock. Many times, the Air Force Chaplain Corps acts as an agency of......
Story by Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Keeler | Joint Force Headquarters - Pennsylvania National Guard | 02.03.2021
Every year on Feb. 3, a public observation is held known as Four Chaplains Day, honoring four Army chaplains who sacrificed their own lives to save their fellow service members during World War II. In honor of that event, today we spotlight Capt. Alexander A. Aimette, chaplain for the 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team....
Story by Master Sgt. Chris Botzum | 111th Attack Wing | 02.02.2018
Reliving history and the true depths of sacrifice, clergy from the 111th Attack Wing pay honor to the service members lost on Feb. 3, 1943 aboard the U.S.A.T. Dorchester. Among the lost, four chaplains who sacrificed themselves so four others may live....
