Military chaplains at work

[Wachmistrz]

I will post some pictures of military chaplains which i found on my hard disc (probably my thread is the first in history of MPhotos to this subject p-))

Members of polish Home Army (or another guerilla group) tooking part in Holy Mass
http://images2.fotosik.pl/182/3043ce1a767eb251.gif


another ww2 picture (American army)
http://images2.fotosik.pl/182/82596ece589466f6.jpg

Vietnam War:

http://images1.fotosik.pl/191/d0e845f027a99081.jpg

http://images3.fotosik.pl/182/575e25c2cab7bde0.jpg

http://images4.fotosik.pl/146/ccd1bee95bc6fabe.jpg

and today:

US Navy
http://images2.fotosik.pl/182/0db2556504cd1247.jpg

[larryzou]

nice pic thanks man

[jerka71_1]

http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/9568/vinterbal19891bls2.jpg

[Wachmistrz]

http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/9568/vinterbal19891bls2.jpg

what army, what confession :-)
some commentary to this photo, please...

[BadKarma26]

I always thought it was kinda lame when the chaplains would come out with us. especially to the field. Hed come by Sunday morning for services and NOBODY WOULD GO! because as we all know:
ALL INFANTRYMEN ARE GOIN TO HELL ANYWAYS woot

[kaspur_eh]

http://www.poyi.org/62/npoy/photos_loomis/story1/62-NPOY-LoomR-A-07.jpg

http://www.mca-marines.org/Leatherneck/Galleries/OIFG1/images/17.jpg

http://www.baptiststandard.com/postnuke/pics/5_30_05/overthere_chaplain.jpg

http://www.ocregister.com/features/iraq/dispatches/specialreport/photos/17.jpg

http://content.gannettonline.com/gns/iraq/photostory4/ps5.jpg

http://www.floridabaptistwitness.com/1158.preparation.jpg.image

[jerka71_1]

what army, what confession :-)
some commentary to this photo, please...

Hans Åkerhielm 1908-2003. Swedish armed forces (mainly army) from 1937 until his death. He served as chaplain for the Swedish volontuers during both winters in Finland. He has served at the officers academy Karlberg for 61 years of his life. He also served the Swedish Royal family.

[~~~~]

I knew I will find some polish stuff here... lol

[Wachmistrz]

"another brick in the waaaaalllll..." ....ups.... another pics in the thread :-)

Polish Military Contingent in Iraq:

(from Holy Mass after John Paul II death/funeral)

http://wojsko-polskie.pl/wortal/gallery/d/5768-2/050409-A-1566H-064-002.JPG

and from 22 Feb 2004 (my computer calendar told me it was of course at sunday)
http://wojsko-polskie.pl/wortal/gallery/d/5045-1/msza+swieta.JPG

[Bombtrack]

http://www.rhli.ca/images/foote.jpg
http://home.istar.ca/%7Elyster/diepperaid/foote2.jpg

John Weir Foote was born in Madoc, Ontario, on the 5th of May 1904. He was educated at the University of Western Ontario, London; at Queen's University, Kingston; and at McGill University, Montréal . He then entered the Presbyterian Ministry, serving congregations in Fort-Coulonge, Québec and Port Hope, Ontario. In December 1939, he enlisted in the Canadian Chaplin Services and was posted to the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry. Following the action described in the citation, Major Foote was taken prisoner and was not released until the 5th of May 1945. He did not accept demobilization until 1948, remaining with the Canadian Chaplain Services until that time. Then he entered the political arena and represented Durham County in the Legislature of the Province of Ontario. He had for some time filled the post of Minister of Reform Institutions for Ontario. Major Foote is the only member of the Canadian Chaplain Services ever to be awarded the Victoria Cross. Prior to his death, he donated his medals to the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry. He made his home with his wife in Cobourg, Ontario, until his death on the 2nd of May 1988. He is buried in Union Cemetery, Cobourg.

Citation

'At Dieppe on 19th August 1942, Honourary Captain Foote, Canadian Chaplain Services, was Regimental Chaplain with the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry.

Upon landing on the beach under heavy fire he attached himself to the Regimental Aid Post which had been set up in a slight depression on the beach, but which was only sufficient to give cover to men lying down. During the subsequent period of approximately eight hours, while the action continued, this officer not only assisted the Regimental Medical Officer in ministering to the wounded in the Regimental Aid Post, but time and again left this shelter to inject morphine, give first-aid and carry wounded personnel from the open beach to the Regimental Aid Post. On these occasions, with utter disregard for his personal safety, Honourary Captain Foote exposed himself to an inferno of fire and saved many lives by his gallant efforts. During the action, as the tide went out, the Regimental Aid Post was moved to the shelter of a stranded landing craft. Honourary Captain Foote continued tirelessly and courageously to carry wounded men from the exposed beach to the cover of the landing craft. He also removed wounded from inside the landing craft when ammunition had been set on fire by enemy shells. When landing craft appeared he carried wounded from the Regimental Aid Post to the landing craft through heavy fire. On several occasions this officer had the opportunity to embark but returned to the beach as his chief concern was the care and evacuation of the wounded. He refused a final opportunity to leave the shore, choosing to suffer the fate of the men he had ministered to for over three years.

Honourary Captain Foote personally saved many lives by his efforts and his example inspired all around him. Those who observed him state that the calmness of this heroic officer as he walked about, collecting the wounded on the fire-swept beach will never be forgotten."

The London Gazette, 14th February 1946

[BenUSMC]

One Brave Chaplain right there. To remain on the beach knowing full well he would not return to england with the survivors of Dieppe goes to show just how dedicated he was to his men. Outstanding and deserving of the VC indeed.

[usa320]

In the air force and Navy there is a practice of "blessing planes"... where prior to takeoff a Chaplain splashes the plane with holy water and says a short prayer for safety...

I know its still practiced, ive seen recent pictures of it, i just cant find em tho.

[Pook2]

Our Chaplain here at VMI is an incredibly nice guy. A West Point grad, Ranger tabbed.

[szr]

A few featured previously in Today's Pics threads


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v101/He219/Todays%20Pix/03464296.jpg
Chaplains Maj. David McLeod, left, and Capt. Marc Torchinsky dedicate a monument on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2006, to the nine Canadians including diplomat Glyn Berry who have died in Afghanistan. The monument was moved to Kandahar from the former Canadian camp in Kabul. (AP Photo/CP, Les Perreaux)


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v101/He219/dailypix/30809039.jpg

A C-130 is shown as chaplains of 82nd Airborne Division jump in honor of the 231st anniversary of the chaplain corps, Monday, July 31, 2006, at Fort Bragg, N.C. (AP Photo/The Fayetteville Observer, Stephanie Bruce)http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v101/He219/dailypix/30809025.jpg
Chaplain Mark Fairbrother, 18th Airborne Corps Chaplain's Office at Fort Bragg, N.C., watches a group of Fort Bragg soldiers jump Monday, July 31, 2006, at Sicily Drop Zone. Fairbrother, a Major, who has been stationed at Fort Bragg for only two weeks, will be jumping there for the first time. Fort Bragg chaplains celebrated the 231st anniversary of the chaplain corps by participating in the annual Saint Michael's Jump. (AP Photo/The Fayetteville Observer, Stephanie Bruce)

[Sloppy Joe2]

I myself am not religous at all and still it is nice to have are chaplain where we go, nice guy and can always make you feel a little better even after 96 hour OPS.

[Sloppy Joe2]

I always thought it was kinda lame when the chaplains would come out with us. especially to the field. Hed come by Sunday morning for services and NOBODY WOULD GO! because as we all know:
ALL INFANTRYMEN ARE GOIN TO HELL ANYWAYS woot

haha :D

Marching past, straight through to hell,
The infantry are seen,
Accompanied by the Engineers,
Artillery and Marine,
For none but the shades of Cavalrymen
Dismount at Fiddlers' Green.

[Bombtrack]

I myself am not religous at all and still it is nice to have are chaplain where we go, nice guy and can always make you feel a little better even after 96 hour OPS.


Padre time is always the best time

[BadKarma26]

haha :D

Marching past, straight through to hell,
The infantry are seen,
Accompanied by the Engineers,
Artillery and Marine,
For none but the shades of Cavalrymen
Dismount at Fiddlers' Green.

Semper Hooah p-)

[Wachmistrz]

a new pics:
http://cache.*****images.com/xc/53339400.jpg?v=1&c=MS_GINS&k=2&d=1E6F42FA721B756D0920B3FE7F8FA110
(By: LIU JIN)
look at camouflage at his stole :)



http://cache.*****images.com/xc/56539011.jpg?v=1&c=MS_GINS&k=2&d=17A4AD9FDB9CF1939847EC77F5F8D1CE39EEFE5466200B1A
(By: Joshua Roberts)

[Sierra_Tango69]

Could someone explain to me how Chaplains differ from regular infantry men?

Do they get weapon training? Do they carry a weapon? please explain :)?

Thanks!

[Luno]

Some pictures from Sweden the ceremony is called soldaterinran and al Swedish soldier have done it
http://www.lss.mil.se/images/local/fanans_inforande_485x730.jpg

http://www.lss.mil.se/images/local/korum_730.jpg

http://www.ing2.mil.se/images/local/soldaterin_06_regpastor.jpg



http://www.f17.mil.se/images/local/k35.jpg

[Wachmistrz]

Could someone explain to me how Chaplains differ from regular infantry men?

Do they get weapon training? Do they carry a weapon? please explain :)?

Thanks!

in polish army all chaplains as officers could carry small weapons but i know that they don't do that,
in the abroad missions too.

[RNoAF]

Norwegian

http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/1447/dsc1362sj5.jpg
http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/3447/dsc6696vx3.jpg