Chaplain Corps

130327-N-LN833-012 CORONADO, Calif. (March 27, 2013) Cmdr. Joel Newman leads the Passover Seder aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) for Sailors, family and friends from Carl Vinson and the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Carl Vinson is pierside at Naval Air Station North Island. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Jacob G. Kaucher /Released)

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130327-N-LN833-002 CORONADO, Calif. (March 27, 2013) Sailors, family and friends of the aircraft carriers USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) and USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) participate in the Passover Seder in the wardroom aboard Carl Vinson. Carl Vinson is pierside at Naval Air Station North Island. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Jacob G. Kaucher /Released)

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130326-N-VY256-072 SAN DIEGO (March 26, 2013) Lt. Daniel McGrath, a chaplain assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during Operation Tomodachi, bows to Aki Kikuchi, a student from Kesennuma High School, during the Tomodachi in San Diego 2013 Thank You Ceremony at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot. The Japan Society of San Diego and Tijuana provided an opportunity for seven Japanese students to personally thank the Marines and Sailors who provided humanitarian aid for them during the Operation Tomodachi rescue and relief efforts in 2011. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher S. Johnson/Released)

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130325-N-DT702-148 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (March 25, 2013) Lt. Emily Rozensweig, a Rabbi, leads recruits and staff in a Passover seder dinner at Recruit Training Command, the Navy's only boot camp. (U.S. Navy Photo by Lt. Liza Swart/Released)

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130315-N-TZ605-100 CORONADO, Calif. (March 15, 2013) Rear Adm. Gregory C. Horn, deputy chief of chaplains for reserve matters and director of religious program, marine forces meets with Sailors from the religious ministries department in the ship's library aboard aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is currently pierside at Naval Air Station North Island. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy A. Hazel/Released)

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130308-N-MG658-395 ARLINGTON, Va (March 8, 2013) Capt. Gary W. Clore, chaplain of ceremony, delivers remarks during a memorial service at Arlington National Cemetery for two Sailors recovered from the ironclad USS Monitor. Monitor sank off Cape Hatteras, N.C., in 1862. The Sailors are being interred with full military honors. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Todd Frantom/Released)

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130304-N-FV743-328 ARLINGTON, Va. (March 4, 2013) Rear Adm. Margaret G. Kibben, the first female to serve as both the chaplain of the U.S. Marine Corps and the Deputy Chief of Chaplains of the U.S. Navy, enjoys a moment with the Rev. Dianna Pohlman Bell, the first female chaplain of the Department of Defense and the Navy. Pohlman Bell gave the invocation and reflection during the 40th Anniversary Of Women in the Military Chaplaincy ceremony. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Tony Rosa/Released)

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130301-N-IC111-006 PANAMA CITY, Fla. (March 1, 2013) Religious Programs Specialist 3rd Class Brett Persinger, assigned to Naval Support Activity Panama City, reads a book to students at Northside Elementary School as part of the school's

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130205-N-NL541-039 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 5, 2013) Religious Programs Specialist 3rd Class Stacey Jones trains Seaman Taylor Baird as helmsman aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19). Mesa Verde is on its way to New Orleans. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stuart Phillips/Released)

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130125-N-OY799-420 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Jan. 25, 2013) Chaplain Lt. Andrew Edwards baptizes Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuel) 3rd Class Jessica Matos aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released)

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130125-N-OY799-392 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Jan. 25, 2013) Chaplain Lt. Andrew Edwards baptizes a Sailor aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released)

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130108-N-EH921-322 CORONADO, Calif. (Jan. 8, 2013) Religious Programs Specialist 3rd Class Ashley Schumacher is interviewed by mass communication specialists in the chapel aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Schumacher's interview is part of a feature story for the anniversary of the Religious Programs Specialist rating. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Iain L. Stratton/Released)

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120408-N-XK513-044 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 8, 2012) Cpl. Michael Ferrell, assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU), cheers after being baptized by Chaplain Lt. Cmdr. Michael D. Amedick during a sunrise Easter church service on the port bridge-wing of the amphibious landing dock ship USS New York (LPD 21). Ferrell and one other service member became the first people to be baptized aboard the ship. New York is deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group with the embarked 24th MEU and will support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ian Carver/Released)

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120408-N-OY799-012 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 8, 2012) Chaplain Lt. Cmdr. Robert Wills gives the pastoral welcome during Easter Sunrise Service in hangar bay three aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is in transit to San Diego for fleet replenishment squadron carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released)

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120408-N-FH966-085 ARABIAN SEA (April 8, 2012) Sailors and Marines attend Easter Sunrise Service aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David McKee/Released)

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120408-N-FH966-052 ARABIAN SEA (April 8, 2012) Sailors and Marines attend Easter Sunrise Service aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David McKee/Released)

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