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Army Staff Sgt. Christopher T. Stout

31 August 2010 at 1027 UTC » Comments (0)

Christopher Stout had a beautiful singing voice and could belt out the tunes in a church choir or a more casual karaoke setting. “I believe he could have made it professionally,” said his uncle, James Stout. “But he thought of others rather than thinking of himself.” That’s why he joined the Army. He was a [...]


New Albany WWII vet receives overdue military medals

20 April 2010 at 2258 UTC » Comments (0)

A New Albany veteran is receiving honors for his service during World War II. Family and friends of Rubin Sher were present Monday as Congressman Baron Hill presented him with the Good Conduct medal, the Presidential Unit Citation for the European/African/Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 1 Silver Service Star, the World War II Victory Medal, and [...]


Special Troops Battalion Chaplain’s Assistant Awarded at Prayer Lunch

13 April 2010 at 0749 UTC » Comments (0)

The 1-1 Special Troops Battalion of (Ready First) 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division out of Fort Bliss, Texas, held a prayer luncheon at the Forward Operating Base Warrior, Iraq. Col. Patricia Sellers, the 1-1 STB commander, declared the prayer luncheon an opportunity to give thanks for all the relationships between 1-1 STB and [...]


Think the Gate River Run is tough? Try running it in a bullet-proof vest

3 March 2010 at 0135 UTC » Comments (0)

Many people say the Gate River Run, a 15-kilometer foot race that spans the intimidating Isaiah David Hart Bridge in downtown Jacksonville, is a formidable run. Lake Ray IV, an Army Airborne chaplain assistant, is planning to do it in combat gear. Yup, he’s weighting himself down. READ MORE from The Florida Times-Union


Chaplain’s Assistant gives religious support in Afghanistan

26 February 2010 at 0851 UTC » Comments (0)

100 Years of Army Chaplain Assistants

18 December 2009 at 1813 UTC » Comments (0)

Before December 1909, volunteers served as chaplain assistants. The Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) was established on December 28, 2009 by general orders no. 253, paragraph 1, which read “One enlisted man will be detailed on special duty, by the commanding officer of any organization to which a chaplain is assigned for duty, for the purpose [...]


Chaplain Assistant Trains With PSD

29 November 2009 at 2341 UTC » Comments (0)

BAGHDAD, Iraq – Following the command “Dismount!” a group of Soldiers jumped off the ramp of a Stryker and scanned the area for potential threats. Surrounded by Soldiers whose main job it is to protect the commander, Spc. Jacob Barbe, a chaplain assistant, trains with the personal security detachment in order to learn how to [...]


Chief of Chaplains, Service Members Celebrate 100 Years Chaplain Assistants

28 November 2009 at 0003 UTC » Comments (0)

On Dec. 28, 1909, General Order No. 253 was published, establishing the official military occupational specialty of the chaplain assistant, stating that one enlisted man will serve to assist the chaplain in the performance of his official duties. One hundred years later, Chief of Chaplains Chap. (Maj. Gen.) Douglas L. Carver and Chief of Chaplains [...]