Posted on Mar 24, 2014
CH (CPT) Heather Davis
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I ask this question, for many times I hear I am good Chaplain! I am huge on supporting troops, and I want to know how has a Chaplain met your needs, surpassed your expectations.
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1SG Michael Blount
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During my first Iraq tour, I remember being impressed by my chaplain. Here was a guy tooling around Fallujah with bullets flying sand everything else, who was UNNARMED visiting every firm base in the AO, knowing that if the muj caught him, he wouldn't stand a chance. That is selfless service to the max.
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CH (CPT) Heather Davis
CH (CPT) Heather Davis
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1SG(P) Blount:


Brother's keeper comes to mind! Thank you for sharing!


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CPT Aaron Kletzing
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1SG, great story.  Thanks for sharing!
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CPT Aaron Kletzing
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From what I remember, my Soldiers and I always liked seeing the Chaplain out amongst all of us -- regardless of what we were doing.  Lifting weights, just being idiots between missions in Iraq, etc.  Knowing the Chaplain was someone we could relate to when we didn't necessarily have a personal issue made it that much easier to trust the Chaplain when we needed to talk.  That trust was built long before the point of crisis.
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CH (CPT) Heather Davis
CH (CPT) Heather Davis
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CPT Kletzing:


Trust it vital, I will share with you I was a WO1 and my nephew committed suicide when I was on deployment. I am so thankful, I had a Soldier's Chaplain that I could confide in.
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CPT Aaron Kletzing
CPT Aaron Kletzing
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CPT Davis, I am sorry to hear about that situation you and your family went through, but I am comforted to know that you were able to connect with a Chaplain for some guidance.
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CH (CPT) Heather Davis
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CPT Kletzing:


While my unit was deployed, I lost my nephew to suicide, my Colonel lost her nephew to suicide a week a part. My 1SG first born died, and a Senior NCO had to fly home due to his Son was going to jail.


When I look back no one was talking, and my pain was the path for my purpose. My Chaplain was a 1SG before he became a 2LT and he retired as a LTC.


He had a heart to serve!
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CH (CPT) Heather Davis
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CPT Kletzing:


Thank you for your comforting assurance!
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1SG Michael Blount
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rill Sergeant units are a little different than most.  The Drill Sergeant Candidates are really under the gun from the time they come into the unit until they ship for Drill Sergeant School, where the heat's really on.  My Chaplain has come to understand that and focuses his attention on the Candidates, leaving us old goats alone.  I heard him tell a young Candidate "Drill School isn't forever"...so he seems to read their minds a little bit.  He's been a great help that way.
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CH (CPT) Heather Davis
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1SG(P) Blount:


Thank you for sharing, and that is awesome! Encouragement and support go along way!
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What do you need from your Chaplain?
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I've been fortunate enough to have an outstanding Chaplain reach out to just say "hello, how are things with you." Indeed, sometimes it is the little things that make a difference. : )
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CH (CPT) Heather Davis
CH (CPT) Heather Davis
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MAJ Burns:


Respectfully, thank you for your feedback and I am elated to know that you have a Chaplain that is compassionate and caring.

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SSG Matthew Thomas
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I always saw the Chaplin as a relatable seasoned element within the organization who guides us.
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CH (CPT) Heather Davis
CH (CPT) Heather Davis
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SSG Thomas:


That was eloquently said!
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I have had good relations with all my chaplains in the past.  The first thing I let them know is I'm an atheist, but not anti-religion.  Religion has it's place and it has helped many people, so I encourage any of my Soldiers who have faith to attend services if they want to.  My current chaplain and I are the same age and from a similar background, so we are pretty tight.  I even helped him with his ministerial website for our unit.  He has done benedictions for our annual dining out and has led memorial services for retired unit members who have passed away.  I would definitely go to him for help if I needed it. 
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CH (CPT) Heather Davis
CH (CPT) Heather Davis
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1LT Hughson:


Thank you for the feedback, it is vital to have a Chaplain you can trust and know that he or she is available for support.
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LTC Dr Richard Wasserman
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Hang out buddy--They are usually smart and good conversationalist
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Free blow pops. Seriously, Father Bob comes to the field with a flight bag full of blow pops. Oh, and he's a cool old cat to chew the fat with.

*my attempt to humorously say what Maj Hoffman said
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