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Calling inspires lasting legacy of service in Air Force for chaplain at 149th Fighter Wing
May 27, 2021 — "Sometimes, when you volunteer, it's not about the pay; it's about what drives you from the soul." That statement pretty much sums up retired U.S. Air Force chaplain Col. Paula Payne's life mantra. Yes, she is retired. No, she is not done serving her country. Payne's life of service began in 1981 at St. Croix in the Virgin Islands, where she was working as a secondary and adult education teacher... MORE

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Four Chaplains Day Remembrance 2021: To care for Airmen more than anyone thinks possible
February 3, 2021 — Four Chaplains – U.S. Army chaplains, Lt. George Fox, a Methodist minister; Lt. Alexander Goode, a Jewish rabbi; Lt. John Washington, a Roman Catholic priest; and Lt. Clark Poling, a Dutch Reformed minister – gave their lives as their final act reinforcing today’s vision of the Air Force Chaplains Corps: “To care for Airmen more than anyone thinks possible.”... MORE

Shown are the official photos of the U.S. Army chaplains, Lt. George Fox, a Methodist minister; Lt. Alexander Goode, a Jewish rabbi; Lt. John Washington, a Roman Catholic priest; and Lt. Clark Poling, a Dutch Reformed minister. All four perished with the sinking of the SS Dorchester (SC-290583) after being struck by a German torpedo, Feb. 3, 1943. In 1988, Congress honored them by establishing Feb. 3 as Four Chaplains Day. (Courtesy photo)

JBSA Suicide Prevention Taskforce coordinates resources
October 1, 2020 — Saving lives is the mission of the Joint Base San Antonio Suicide Prevention Task Force. ... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio's Suicide Prevention Task Force

Are you being called to be an Army chaplain?
December 27, 2019 — As the chaplain for the 502nd Force Support Group at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston prepares to retire, Army Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Cloyd L. Colby felt prompted to send a message inviting prospective chaplain candidates to consider military ministry... MORE

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Holiday blues can lead to a season that doesn’t bring good cheer
November 22, 2019 — Christmas standards that flood the airwaves, shopping malls and supermarkets typically paint a joyous, uplifting portrait of the holiday season, but for many people, it’s not the most wonderful time of the year... MORE

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Alamo Wing pauses for resiliency
November 6, 2019 — The 433rd Airlift Wing participated in a “Resilience Tactical Pause” at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Nov. 3... MORE

Chaplain (Capt.) Matthew A. Hanzelka, 433rd Airlift Wing chaplain, crawls across an obstacle during a team-building exercise at the 433rd AW Resilience Tactical Pause at the Air Force Basic Military Training’s Basic Expeditionary Airman Skills Training site at the Medina Annex, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas Nov. 3, 2019.

Love of America inspires calling to Army chaplaincy
August 6, 2019 — “It was 14 years of really dedicated work to prepare, and so that’s why I’m really passionate about the chaplaincy,” stated Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Cloyd L. Colby, chaplain for the 502nd Force Support Group and Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Sgt. 1st Class Brian Jones (left), chaplain noncommissioned officer in charge, 502nd Force Support Group, serves with Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Cloyd Colby, chaplain, 502nd FSG and Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, at the 502nd FSG headquarters building Aug. 2.

JBSA Senior Chaplain participates in National Day of Prayer
May 4, 2018 — Chaplain (Col.) Leslie Janovec, the Joint Base San Antonio senior chaplain leads a prayer during the National Day of Prayer observance at the steps of the San Antonio City Hall May 3. Congress established the National Day of Prayer as an annual event by a joint resolution of Congress, signed into law by President Truman, in 1952. President Reagan, in 1988, designated the NDP to be the first Thursday of every May... MORE

JBSA Senior Chaplain participates during National Day of Prayer

Airman Resilience Teams keep Silent Warriors ready to fight, ready for life
April 14, 2017 — Whether active-duty Air Force, civilian or contractor, life happens, and you can’t always be prepared for it. An important part of making daily Air Force missions happen is ensuring Airmen are ready for what life hands them. ... MORE

Chaplain (Maj.) Jim Bridgham, wing chaplain, 363rd Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing, Joint Base Langley- Eustis, discusses resilience during a podcast.