Fr. Daniel Sparks, Senior Editor
Traditional Anglican priest and U.S. Army chaplain.

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Boots on the Ground: Riding the Rhino

29 September 2006 at 1000 MDT » Comments (0)

A nation at war, an Army at war

28 September 2006 at 2044 MDT » Comments (1)

I am constantly amazed by people who seem surprised that those who join the military are deployed to engage in war. After all, that’s why armies exist.
Sure, there are arguments of just and unjust wars, but there are no logical definitions of military armies and non-military armies. An army is, by definition, military. [...]


Army chaplaincy recruiting information

24 September 2006 at 2220 MDT » Comments (0)

From the Army Chief of Chaplains September newsletter:
What’s required to be a US Army Chaplain?
1. An ecclesiastical endorsement from a recognized faith group. This endorsement should certify that the applicant is:
a. A clergy person.
b. Qualified spiritually, morally, intellectually and emotionally to serve as a Chaplain in the Army.
c. Sensitive to religious pluralism and able to [...]


Boots on the Ground: Sergeant Major’s security team

22 September 2006 at 1000 MDT » Comments (0)

Boots on the Ground: September 11 Remembrance

15 September 2006 at 1000 MDT » Comments (0)