Story by Airman 1st Class Owen Davies | Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson | 04.17.2025
Military chaplaincy was established in 1775 by the Continental Congress, instating the first U.S. Army chaplain. Later, the National Security Act made the U.S. Air Force a separate branch and thus created the U.S. Air Force Chaplain Corps. The Chaplain Corps is focused on providing religious support and spiritual aid to service members both in home-front and down-range scenarios....
Story by Senior Airman Thomas Karol | 86th Airlift Wing | 11.30.2023
The 86th Airlift Wing Chaplain Office is a team that is here for all. Chaplains themselves are often seen around the base engaging and embedding with teams to assist with the welfare of service members and to gauge the overall morale of units. While they are out in the community, the unsung heroes of their office are working behind the scenes to ensure their mission goes forward unhindered.......
Story by Maj. John Stamm | 908th Flying Training Wing | 08.02.2023
If you enjoy servant leadership and caring for others, then you might enjoy serving a vital role in the spiritual care of Airmen and the Air Force mission. Previously known as Chaplain Assistants, Religious Affairs Airmen, Air Force specialty code 5R0X1, are experts in the principles of religious accommodation, religious diversity, major faith group requirements, privileged communication......
Story by Tech. Sgt. Sarah McClanahan | Air National Guard | 05.18.2023
Air National Guard chaplains and religious affairs Airmen from around the nation converged in the national capital region for the ANG Chaplain Corps Senior Religious Support Team Symposium in Arlington, Va., May 16-18. Held for the first time in more than a decade, this annual event brought together religious leaders and support personnel from each of the 90 wings located among the United......
Story by Senior Airman Thomas Johns | 509th Bomb Wing | 07.14.2020
Religious Affairs Airmen serve in a variety of roles that support their assigned Chaplains, the base chapel, and base populous. The little known career field does everything from maintaining the chapel facilities, managing the financial books, running chapel events, and providing for religious practices during services....
