U.S. Army Chaplain Col. Chris Melvin, 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command Chaplain, delivers message Sept. 8, 2025, on Sembach Kaserne, Germany, in honor of suicide prevention month. The Army’s SPP theme for 2025 is “We Are Stronger Together. Connect to Protect.” This theme emphasizes the role that strong, positive relationships play in countering suicide risk (U.S. Army video by Staff Sgt. Yesenia Cadavid).
Becoming a Soldier was never a part of his plan, yet he raised his right hand knowing he had found his place in the world.
What started as a modest attempt for U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Carlos Moranbonilla, known as Moran, chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear noncommissioned officer with 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, to make ends meet turned into a life of service, discipline, and growth through the United States Army.
