Chaplain Corps Story Archive
Navy Chaplain Commemorates American Indian Heritage (24 December 2009)
As part of DoD's initiative commemorating America Indian/Alaska Native American Month, Lt. Cmdr. Roy Hoffman, a chaplain, represented the Navy and Chaplain Corps at the 2009 Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Native American Heritage observance Nov. 18 in Washington.
Navy Chaplains Attend Endorser's Conference (22 January 2010)
The annual Armed Forces Chaplains Board (AFCB) endorsers conference took place Jan. 14 at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center in Alexandria, Va.
Former Chief of Chaplains Honored (3 March 2010)
Four retired U.S. Navy Chaplain Corps flag officers gathered with three current Chaplain Corps admirals Feb. 26 at the Old Post Chapel on Joint Base Myer – Henderson Hall to pay their respects to a former Navy chief of chaplains.
Navy Chaplain Corps Holds Change of Office Ceremony (30 August 2010)
The U.S. Navy Chaplain Corps held a change of office ceremony Aug. 27 at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, D.C.
An era in the training history of religious program specialists (RPs) in the U.S. Navy passed Oct. 8 with the final mobile-classroom-based "F" school for the 31-year-old Navy rating.
Office of the Chief of Naval Operations Announces its 2010 Junior Sailor of the Year (7 February 2011)
A religious program specialist (RP) was named the fiscal year 2010 Junior Sailor of the Year for the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OpNav) during a ceremony, Jan. 26.
Chaplain Corps Commemorates Impact of 9/11 (17 September 2012)
Deputy Chief of Chaplains delivered a reflection on the anniversary of 9/11 to members of the Navy Chaplain Corps attending the Professional Development Training Course Validation conference (PDTC) aboard the Washington Navy Yard, Sept. 11.
Navy Celebrates 237th Birthday with a Worship Service at USNA Chapel (15 October 2012)
An inaugural worship service to celebrate the 237th birthday of the U.S. Navy was held Oct. 10, in conjunction with the birthday festivities at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.
Navy Chaplain Participates in Veterans Day Service at Historic Christ Church (16 November 2012)
Two worship services were held Nov. 11 in Alexandria, Va. at historic Christ Church, in conjunction with the Veterans Day holiday.
Navy Chaplain Corps Celebrates 237th Anniversary (16 November 2012)
Chaplains located within the National Capital Region gathered together aboard Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling's Officer's Club to celebrate the 237th anniversary of the Navy Chaplain Corps Nov. 14, focusing on spiritual fitness for the 21st century.
Religious Program Specialists Celebrate 34 Years of Service to the Navy (22 January 2013)
More than 60 religious program specialists (RPs) and guests from across the national capital region gathered Jan. 19 at the Chesty Puller VFW Post 1503 in Dale City, Va., to celebrate the 34th anniversary of the establishment of the RP rating.
Navy chaplains gathered with family and friends to pay tribute to the life and legacy of the 21st Chief of Navy Chaplains at a memorial service at the Fort Myer Chapel aboard Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Arlington, Va., Jan. 25.
Navy Chaplain Pays Tribute to the 70th Anniversary of Four Chaplains Day (6 February 2013)
A Navy chaplain served as guest speaker for an inaugural service commemorating the 70th anniversary of Four Chaplains Day hosted by the Halifax County Veterans Association at the Living Word of Christ Fellowship Church in Halifax, Va., Feb. 3.
Navy Chaplain Celebrates 100th Birthday (15 February 2013)
Retired Capt. Sidney Herbert Shears, who served in the Navy Chaplain Corps from 1942-1963, celebrated his 100th birthday Feb. 14 alongside friends and family in Lompoc, Calif.
Rear Adm. Gregory C. Horn, deputy chief of Chaplains for Reserve Matters, took part in a ceremony celebrating the 98th anniversary of the Navy Reserve at the Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C., March 1.