FORT POLK, La. — Being a family life chaplain is not your typical pastoral role. Just ask Chap. (Maj.) David Thompson who fills that role at the Fort Polk Religious Services Office.
“I’m a religious subject matter expert, a licensed and ordained minister, I’ve pastored church districts in Ontario, Canada and the Bronx, New York, so I’ve had strong congregational focus during the years I felt God called me to the ministry,” Thompson said. “But here I am in the military, focusing on areas of prevention, resilience and restoration.”
And Thompson said that’s just fine with him.
“I really enjoy what I do,” he said. “In a nutshell, I provide support for Soldiers and their family members who are navigating issues like...
03.30.2026 | LOUISIANA, US |
Story by Chuck Cannon
In this episode of the Fort Polk Podcast, the installation’s Family Life Chaplain discusses the role of the Family Life Chaplaincy in supporting Soldiers, Families and Department of the Army civilians. The conversation highlights available counseling services, relationship resources and confidential support programs across the installation.
