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Member updates based on information received from 22 February through 7 May 2011. Send corrections or items missed to [email protected]. We will post in the Fall 2011 (September) issue.

Welcome Aboard!Emerson Foundation David E. Graetz, COL ARNG / DVA, Louisville KY

The Brethren ChurchAnnual member1992; Life member 1993

Michael L. McCoy, Sr., DVA, Hampton VANational Baptist Convention USA, Inc.Annual member 1992; Life Member 2004

Lorraine K. Potter, Maj Gen USAF Ret.San Antonio TX, American Baptist ChurchesAnnual member 1978; Life member 1982

New Life Members Chaplain colleagues who choose “Life Member” status.No dues renewal. Permanent magazine subscription.

Paul P. Buck, COL USA, Alexandria VAAssemblies of GodAnnual member April 2011; Life member May 2011

Janet L. Jenkins, Capt CAP, Pittsfield Township MIChurch of God in Christ - PentecostalInitial MCA membership

James H. Pope, CAPT, CHC, USN Ret. Jacksonville, FLCooperative Baptist FellowshipAnnual member October 2006; Life member March 2011

New Annual Members Chaplain colleagues who keep membership active withannual dues. Renews yearly magazine subscription.

Samuel F. Adamson, DVA, Newton Square PAEvangelical Presbyterian Church

Kenneth M. Bolin, MAJ USA, Fort Richardson AK Convocation of Anglicans in North America

David Czartorynski, DVA, Seffner FLRoman Catholic

Ronald H. Cok, DVA, Albuquerque NMChristian Reformed Church of North America

Eddie C. Davis, DVA, Columbia SCFull Gospel Fellowship of Churches & Ministers Intl.

Kim M. Donahue, CDR USN, Baltimore MDReformed Church in America

Michael W. Hamilton, LCDR USN Ret, Glen Carbon ILChurch of Christ Scientist

Ray G. Henson, CPT ARNG, White House TNThe Episcopal Church

Milton S. Herring, Sr., LTC USA Ret / DVA, Torrance CAChaplaincy of Full Gospel Churches

Gregory C. Horn, RDML USNR, Bakersfield CAPresbyterian Church USA

Jessica K. Horn, LTJG USNR, Burbank CAPresbyterian Church USA

Marcus E. Lawrence, LCDR USN, Jacksonville NC Convocation of Anglicans in North America

James A. Lewis, DVA, Detroit MIProgressive National Baptist

Thomas A. Malek-Jones, Col USAF Ret / DVA Upper Montclair NJ, Presbyterian Church USA

Clarke L. McGriff, COL USA Ret, Columbia SCNational Baptist Convention USA, Inc.

Debra E. McGuire, CAPT CHC USN, New Orleans LASouthern Baptist Convention

Marvin L. Mills, COL USA Ret / DVA, Mallica Hill NJ National Baptist Convention USA Inc.

Mark B. Nordstrom, LTC USA, Falls Church VAConvocation of Anglicans in North America

James E. Rayburn, LTC USA Ret / DVA, Versailles KYPentecostal Church of God

Marcus L. Taylor, Lt Col CAP, Mobile ALSeventh Day Adventist

David Ward, CPT USA, Radcliff KYConvocation of Anglicans in North America

New Associate Members Chaplain colleagues and MCA friends who support ourobjectives but do not hold appointment in one of ourfive constituent federal chaplaincies.

Charles E. Bates, USA Ret, San Diego CAChurch of Christ

Rev. William M. Hardison, Wheaton ILEvangelical Church Alliance

Minister Gregory Harrison, Pearl City, HIPresbyterian

Rev. Shannon C. Maness, Henderson NCWorld Council of Independent Christian Churches

Rev. Fr. Jeffrey S. May, Valdosta GAConvocation of Anglicans in North America

Rev. Dcn. Warren B. Mueller, Diamondhead MSConvocation of Anglicans in North America

Rev. Chuck Paris, Arlington VANon-denominational Bible Church

Rev. Ronald D. Skaggs, Bennett COAssemblies of God

Mr. Theodore J. Stazak, Coraopolis PARoman Catholic


Introducing Our New MCA Officers

President Ch, Col Edward T. Brogan, USAF (Ret.) is Director of the Presbyterian Council

for Chaplains and Military Personnel. He is the immediate Past Chair of theNational Conference on Ministry to the Armed Forces. Ed joined the MCA in1998 and became a Life Member in 2001. He has served on the NationalExecutive Committee and as the Treasurer. Ed resides in Reston, VA.

Vice President CAPT Gregory G. Caiazzo, CHC, USN serves on the Navy Chief of Chaplains

Staff, recently as the Assistant for Public Affairs. Greg became a member of theMCA in 2008. He served on the National Executive Committee from 2010-2011until his election as Vice President. Greg is a Roman Catholic priest from theDiocese of Richmond and resides in Arlington, VA.

National Executive Committee

Ch, Col Robert G. Certain, USAFR (Ret.) is Rector of St. Peter and St. PaulEpiscopal Church in Marietta, GA. A combat aviator, Robert was shot down andcaptured in December 1972. He was repatriated months later after the VietnamWar ended. Robert joined the MCA in 2003. He resides in Roswell, GA.

CH (BG) Timon W. Davison, ARNG, (Ret.) served in the Army Reserved, theTennessee National Guard, and the Iowa National Guard where he completeda long tour as Joint Forces HQ State Chaplain. He also completed a full careerof service with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Tim joined the MCA in 1998.He resides in West Liberty, IA.

CDR James K. Ellis, CHC, USN (Ret.) was elected to fill out the unexpired termof Greg Caiazzo. Chaplain Ellis joined the MCA in 2001, becoming a LifeMember in 2005. Jim is currently an Assistant Professor of OrganizationalLeadership and Program Director for Continuing Education at Union University.He maintains standing with the General Association of Regular BaptistChurches and resides in Arlington, TN.

Ch, Maj Andrew G. McIntosh, USAF recently completed assignment as DeputyWing Chaplain, 36th Wing, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. He currently servesas a Master Student in the Army Family Life Chaplain Training Program, Ft.Hood, TX. Andrew is endorsed by the Southern Baptist Convention. He receivedthe MCA 2009 Distinguished Service Award.

CAPT James K. Pope, CHC, USN (Ret.) is an Associate Endorser for theCooperative Baptist Fellowship. Jim spent 26 years on active duty serving bothMarines and Sailors. This included a tour as Command Chaplain USS Nimitz(CVN 68). He joined the MCA in 2006 and became a Life Member in 2011. Jimresides in Jacksonville, FL.

Ch, Lt Col James A. Sickmeyer, CAP pastors the Worthington Baptist Temple,Worthington, MN and is soon to complete duty as the Civil Air Patrol NorthCentral Region Chaplain. Jim is an Air Force veteran of the 1991 Gulf War. Hejoined the MCA as an Annual Member in 1997. Jim received the 2009 MCADistinguished Service Award.

MCANationalLeadersPresident - 2014Edward T. Brogan, USAF Ret

Vice President - 2014Gregory G. Caiazzo, USN

Secretary - 2013Paul Swerdlow, DVA / USA Ret

Treasurer - 2013Eric S. Renne, Sr. USAF Ret

Executive Committee

Class of 2012Brian L. Bohlman, ANGDavid E. Graetz, ARNG / DVAWilliam E. Thompson, USA RetRonald L. Tottingham, CAP

Class of 2013Ethel Bamberg-Revis, DVASamuel J. T. Boone, USA RetJames K. Ellis, USN RetKenneth L. Hegtvedt, USA

Class of 2014Robert G. Certain, USAF RetAndrew G. McIntosh, USAFJames H. Pope, USN RetJames A.Sickmeyer, CAP

Trustees

Class of 2012Kenneth R. Colton, USAF Ret

Class of 2013Theodore Bowers, USN Ret

Class of 2014Timon Davison, ARNG / DVA Ret

NationalStaffExecutive DirectorGary R. Pollitt, USN Ret

Associate Executive DirectorGeorge E. Dobes, USN Ret

WebmasterDaniel G. DeBlock, USA Ret

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The John Jay Institute is the only faith-based intercollegiate organization in Americaexclusively dedicated to preparation of lead-ers for public service. The Institute is namedfor American founder John Jay (1745-1829).Eminent in early American public life, John Jayserved in the First and Second ContinentalCongresses and as first Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Dedication to the idealsof love and mercy, truth and justice guidedhis numerous labors for the public good.Among many contributions, John Jay finishedhis exceptional career as President of theAmerican Bible Society.

In 2005, the Reverend Alan R. Crippen IIfounded the John Jay Institute in order torecruit and train future leaders like John Jay.The Institute conducts two academic fellow-ships and holds Executive LeadershipSeminars. Affiliated scholars provide papersand public lectures on important topics andtimely issues related to public life in America.

The John Jay Fellowship developsleaders for positions of public influence bothin society and the church. The Fellowship isespecially suited for those seeking careers inthe fields of religion, law, public and interna-tional affairs, issue advocacy, social service,journalism, and education. The Institutebelieves that principled leaders are made, notborn. Consequently, it strives to inspire

Fellows with a Christian vision for society andequip them with the spiritual, intellectual,and professional disciplines necessary foreffective faith-informed public service.

The Fellowship begins with an intensivesemester-long academic residency at theInstitute. A semester-long "externship" fol-lows the residency with placement in anational or international governmental

agency or non-governmental organization.The Fellowship is merit-based and offers acompetitive stipend and housing benefit forthe residency and externship. College gradu-ates with academic interests in theology,society, politics, and law are invited to apply.

The Saratoga Fellowship is a post-undergraduate educational and professionalexperience for military officers designed toprepare them for principled leadership in theArmed Forces of the United States. It isnamed for the famous New York State battleand strategic turning point in America's Warfor Independence (1777). Saratoga Fellowsare equipped with the spiritual, intellectual,and professional fortitude necessary for faith-informed military and public service.

The Saratoga Fellowship is a six week intensive academic residency that is tailored for completion shortly after commissioning. It consists of interdisciplinary studies in theology, philosophy, ethics, history, politics,and jurisprudence. Saratoga Fellows reside inPhiladelphia, PA, the cradle of American libertyand "Metropolis of the American Founding."The Saratoga Fellowship is merit-based, tuitionfree, and offers a free housing benefit.

The Executive Leadership Seminar(ELS) helps business executives, civic, com-munity, and religious leaders flourish as lead-ers of principle and purpose, directing their

organizations and communi-ties toward the ideal of thegood society. Participantsreflect upon the classical andChristian virtues, cultivate adeeper understanding of thehuman condition, andbecome better equipped topursue public moral discourseon common ground.

The ELS curriculum focuseson the ideal of greatness or"magnanimity." Using magna-nimity as the criteria, this semi-nar examines the exemplarylives of George Washington

and others as case studies in virtuous leader-ship. The ELS typically lasts 4 to 5 days andinvolves a diverse group of 15-20 participants.

The MCA Executive Director attended aJohn Jay Institute ELS last March that wassponsored by the Deanery for Chaplaincy,Convocation of Anglicans in North America.Led by resident scholar, Dr. Greg Jesson, theseminar provided a benchmark engagementwith crucial matters of character and publicleadership. Our readers might be aware ofyoung citizens near graduation from collegewho are eligible to apply for a John JayInstitute Fellowship. For more information, goto www.johnjayinstitute.org or call RebekahSharpe at 215-987-3003.

Principled Public Leadership

The Institute believes that principled

leaders are made, not born.


Professor Greg Jesson describes “magnanimity” as the crowning virtue.


When a jet launches from the deck of anaircraft carrier it is logged as a “sortie”;there were nearly 9,000 of those from thedeck of the ABRAHAM LINCOLN duringher recent deployment to the Persian Gulf.Those 8,911 sorties contributed to nearly25,000 hours logged by her pilots andalmost half of that time was spent overAfghanistan in support of OperationsENDURING FREEDOM and NEW DAWN.Just fewer than 4 million meals were pre-pared for the nearly 5,000 sailors as they

sailed 60,000 miles of ocean. The ship’sFacebook page even added 25,300 fansthat made 2.2 million posts per monthover the 198 days their friends and lovedones were away. All was accomplishedwith no loss of life or serious injury fromthe carrier and air wing; there has to be amiracle or two in there somewhere.

Behind impressive numbers are impres-sive people contributing a small portion tothe greater whole. Each individual broughttheir own past circumstances, their positiveand negative realities and future expecta-tions into the mix. They left families and

friends behind; their personal belongs sat instorage but life continued to happen evenwhile serving their country on the other sideof the planet. Young marriages enduredtheir first serious tests; young sailorsmourned the deaths of family and friends aworld away; personal triumphs and disas-ters played themselves out in the midst ofcombat operations. When the stress andfatigue became too great people brokedown, reaching out for someone to listenand pray with them and we were there.

The ABRAHAM LINCOLN Strike Groupwas privileged to have a wide variety ofchaplains joining them. The Strike Groupand Ship’s Command Chaplain was CDRThomas B. Webber. LCDR Victor McInniswas the Primary Assistant, while LT BentonGarrett was the Division Officer for CVN72. Destroyer Squadron NINE started outwith LCDR Douglas Vrieland and endedwith LCDR Denis Cox meeting us inNovember 2010. Likewise, Carrier Air WingTWO changed over chaplains during thecruise, LT Sharon Reives was relieved by LT Gregory Coates. CG 71 received theirchaplain, LT Joseph Buenviaje, as aChristmas gift at the mid-point of thedeployment. These chaplains and the twodozen Lay Leaders provided over 70 servic-es weekly to nearly 8,000 personnelassigned to Commander Carrier StrikeGroup NINE as they fulfilled their missionacross three Fleets and four continents.Behind these impressive accomplish-ments are impressive people; ourteam of chaplains were honoredto minster to and serve with thefinest force in the fleet. Ourteam of chaplains was able toprovide and facilitate faith andmorale boosting services andpersonal counseling for thislarge and diverse force.

Facilitating and caring for allfaith groups is a blessing and achallenge as we seek to utilizeother departmental spaces tomeet the wide variety of reli-gious expression. The spiritual

needs of our service men and womenthough many and varied were harmo-niously accommodated and celebrated.With ever increasing demand placed onour military service members and theirfamilies we will only be able to maintainour high level of excellence if each memberhas the opportunity to replenish andstrengthen their spiritual needs. Our serv-ice members are not merely hands that dothe work and heads that solve the prob-lems but they are also spiritual personseach contributing a small portion to thegreater whole.

During the deployment we hosted twoEndorsers: Most Reverend Timothy Broglio,Archdiocese for the Military Services, andReverend Dr. John Murdoch, Regular BaptistChurches and past president of MCA.

GOD, COUNTRY, CORPS!

Submitted by CAPT (Sel) Thomas Webber

LT Garrett Benton


COMMANDER CARRIERSTRIKE GROUP NINEUSS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72)CDR Thomas Webber, General Association

of Regular Baptist ChurchesLCDR Victor McInnis, Episcopal ChurchLT Benton Garrett, Roman Catholic

CARRIER AIR WING TWOLT Greg Coates, Evangelical Covenant

Church [Jan 2011 – present]LT Sharon Reives, Progressive National

Baptist [Sep - Dec 2010]

DESRON NINEUSS Halsey (CG 23); USS Momsen (DDG 92);USS Shoup (DDG 86); USS Sterett (CG 31) LCDR Denis Cox, Assemblies of God

[Nov 2010 – present]LCDR Douglas Vrieland, Christian Reformed

Churches [Sep-Nov 2010 ]LT James Johnson, National Baptist

Convention USA, Inc. [Sep - Oct 2010]

CAPE ST. GEORGE (CG 71)LT Joseph Buenviaje, Evangelical Churches

of America [Jan 2011 – present]

Mission Accomplished

Chaplain Tom Webber baptizes CDR Jay DeBellisonboard CVN72 underwayin the Pacific Ocean



Triangle, Va. (May 13, 2011)

The Marine Corps Heritage Foundationdedicated the “Sacrifice Window” in theSemper Fidelis Memorial Chapel at theNational Museum of the Marine Corps onMay 11 to honor Chaplain VincentCapodanno. The Foundation establishedthe permanent tribute in ChaplainCapodanno’s name in recognition of hisdedicated service to Marines and the ulti-mate sacrifice he made in Vietnam, in aneffort to save a Marine’s life. The privateceremony at the Chapel rememberedChaplain Capodanno for his unwaveringsupport of Marines in combat and hisdeserved recognition as the only chaplainto receive the Medal of Honor for servicein the Marine Corps.

Chaplain Capodanno was ordained apriest after attending the MaryknollMissionary Seminary. Maryknoll, a reli-gious order that conducts overseas mis-sion work on behalf of the RomanCatholic Church in the United States, tookChaplain Capodanno to Taiwan and HongKong to educate the local people andshare his faith. In 1965, following his serv-

ice abroad, Chaplain Capodanno asked tobe reassigned to serve as a United StatesNavy Chaplain. After being commissioneda lieutenant with the Naval Reserves, hedeployed to Vietnam in 1966 with the 1stBattalion, 7th Marines, 1st MarineDivision. In December of that year, hereported as battalion chaplain to the 1stMedical Battalion, 1st Marine Division. In1967, Chaplain Capodanno was assignedto the 3d Battalion, 5th Marines, 1stMarine Division.

“The Marines who served with ChaplainCapodanno remember him as theChaplain who went wherever his Marinesneeded his comfort and guidance, no mat-ter the personal danger. From the foxholesto the frontlines, Chaplain Capodanno

Marine Corps Heritage Foundation Press Release

Marine Cpl. James S. Capodanno stands bythe “Sacrifice Window” honoring his latebrother Chaplain Vincent Capodanno in theSemper Fidelis Memorial Chapel at theNational Museum of the Marine Corps. TheMarine Corps Heritage Foundation estab-lished the permanent tribute during a May11 private dedication ceremony in recogni-tion of Capodanno’s dedicated service toMarines. Capodanno is the only chaplain toreceive the Medal of Honor for service in theMarine Corps. Photo by Migom Foto.

Chaplain Vincent Capodanno

“Sacrifice Window” in Semper Fidelis Memorial Chapel Dedicated to Devoted, Fallen Chaplain

MARINE CORPS HERITAGE FOUNDATION HONORS ONLY CHAPLAINTO RECEIVE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR MARINE CORPS SERVICE



was there,” said LtGen Ron Christmas,president and CEO of the Marine CorpsHeritage Foundation. “Chaplains serve atremendously important role in our mili-tary. They help our service men andwomen absorb the emotional toll of war. Ido not think we could dedicate the“Sacrifice Window” to anyone more fittingthan a devoted Chaplain who ultimatelygave his life in service to his fellowMarines.”

On September 4, 1967, while servingwith the 5th Marines, ChaplainCapodanno learned 2d Platoon, CompanyM was engaged in a violent battle inQuang Tin Province, resulting in many U.S.casualties. Chaplain Capodanno volun-teered to work his way through the battle-field to administer last rites and provideaid to his Marines. Fred Smith, chairman,president and CEO of FedEx Corporation,served with Chaplain Capodanno andrecounted during the ceremony how theChaplain nearly lost his hand to shrapnelas he tended to the wounded, but refusedcare so that medical supplies could go tohis injured Marines. As the battle raged,Chaplain Capodanno moved to the side ofa grievously wounded corpsman. As hesought to administer aid, he placed hisown body between the wounded man andan enemy machine gunner. Sadly, he losthis life to enemy fire.

Each window in the Semper FidelisMemorial Chapel is titled with a word thatdescribes the ethos of the Marine Corps.The Foundation dedicated the “SacrificeWindow” to forever remember the serviceof Chaplain Capodanno. In 2006, theRoman Catholic Church also provided anenduring honor to the Chaplain, declaringhim a Servant of God, the first steptowards canonization.

About the Marine CorpsHeritage Foundation:

Dedicated to the preservation andpromotion of Marine Corps history,the Marine Corps HeritageFoundation was established in 1979as a non-profit 501(c) (3) organiza-tion. The Foundation supports thehistorical programs of the MarineCorps in ways not possible throughgovernment funds, providing grantsand scholarships for research andthe renovation, restoration andcommissioning of historical MarineCorps artifacts and landmarks.Securing the necessary funding forthe complete construction of theNational Museum of the MarineCorps and Heritage Center is theFoundation’s current primary mis-sion while continuing to provideprogram support for the Corps’ his-torical, museum, and educationalactivities.

Mr. Fred Smith, Chairman, President and CEOof FedEx Corporation at the Marine CorpsHeritage Foundation’s May 11 private dedica-tion ceremony of the “Sacrifice Window” inhonor of Chaplain Vincent Capodanno in theSemper Fidelis Memorial Chapel at theNational Museum of the Marine Corps. Smithserved with Chaplain Capodanno duringVietnam and recounted how the Chaplainnearly lost his hand to shrapnel as he tendedto the wounded, but refused care so thatmedical supplies could go to his injuredMarines. Photo by Migom Foto.

Opposite page: Lt. General Ron Christmas, USMC (Ret.), President and CEO of the Marine CorpsHeritage Foundation, addresses attendees at the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation’s May 11 private dedication ceremony of the “Sacrifice Window” in the Semper Fidelis Memorial Chapel at theNational Museum of the Marine Corps. The window honors Chaplain Vincent Capodanno, the onlychaplain to receive the Medal of Honor for service in the Marine Corps. Photo by Migom Foto.

Chaplain Vincent Capodanno (far right) with Marines in Vietnam



The manner in which families memorial-ize their loved ones is inherently personal.For those Veterans who, for a variety ofreasons, choose not to be buried in anational or state-run Veterans cemetery orrequest a government grave marker, theU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs recent-ly announced the availability of an addi-tional option to highlight a deceasedVeteran’s honorable service and their sac-rifices for our country. The next of kin of adeceased Veteran, or those acting on theirbehalf, can order a bronze medallion theycan affix to an existing privately pur-chased headstone or marker to signi-fy the deceased’s status as a Veteran.

The medallion, depicting a three-dimensional folded flag surroundedby a laurel wreath with theVeteran’s branch of service displayedbeneath, will come in three dimensionsdesigned to fit on various-sized headstones,grave markers and columbarium or mau-soleum niche covers. The sizes available are5 inches, 3 inches, and 1 1/2 inches in width.

This new product will be furnished inlieu of a traditional government head-stone or marker to those Veterans whosedeath occurred on or after November 1,1990, and whose grave is marked with aprivately purchased headstone or marker.Eligible Veterans are entitled to either atraditional government-furnished head-stone, marker, or bronze niche marker, orthe new medallion, but not both.

After accepting a claim for the new ben-efit, VA will mail the medallion along witha kit that will allow the family or the staff

of a privatecemetery to

adhere the deviceto a headstone, marker or niche cover.

VA created the medallion in response toPublic Law 110-157, passed by CongressDecember 26, 2007. The law gave VAauthority to “furnish, upon request, amedallion or other device of a designdetermined by the Secretary to signify thedeceased’s status as a Veteran, to beattached to a headstone or marker fur-nished at private expense.”

VA arrived at the distinctive folded flagdesign after a long deliberation process.Employees of the National CemeteryAdministration’s Memorial ProgramsService, members of the VA AdvisoryCommittee on Cemeteries and Memorials

and the Army Institute of Heraldry partici-pated in the development of the medal-lion. After months of exchanges in meet-ings, workshops and focus groups, NCAsubmitted the current design to Secretaryof Veterans Affairs, Eric Shinseki, whoapproved it January 13, 2010.

For Veterans interested in submitting a claim for the new medallion, instructionson how to apply for a medallion will be updated on the NCA Web site atwww.cem.va.gov/hm_hm.asp. Until a newform specifically for ordering the medallionis available, applicants may use the formused for ordering government headstonesand markers, VA Form 40-1330.

Released by the U.S. Department ofVeterans Affairs

VA Introduces New Medallion Burial Benefit Option

Pages 9 thru 15 reflect major highlights from our 2-6 May joint meeting. By the endof June, we will place other materials on the MCA website, including more photos. Weare grateful to Chaplain George Dobes, MCA Associate Executive Director, along withLaurie Shaw, Lenora McKinney, Michael Lovejoy, Mario Dagulo, and Brent Williamsfrom the VA National Chaplain Center, for their labors to make this joint meeting thebest one yet. Thanks to all who attended!

Joint MCA and VA Chaplain Leadership Convocation



Harold AyersDallas VAMCJanuary 2010

Bryan BazerShreveport VAMCMarch 2009

Victor Eugene BertrandLittle Rock VAMCJanuary 2010

John Bolan (Ret)Cleveland VAMCOctober 2010

James BrooksShreveport VAMCMarch 2011

Robert BrownDayton VAMCOctober 2010

Jimmie Lee Capers (Ret)Houston VAMCFebruary 2011

Aaron ChomskyLyons VAMCJuly 2009

Ignatius CurzydloCanandaigua VAMCFebruary 2011

William J. Dougherty (Ret)Wilmington VAMCS. New Jersey VAMCFebruary 2011

Bernard GoldsmithSan Diego VAMCJuly 2009

Sidney Guthman (Ret)Long Beach VAMCOctober 2009

Wrex K. Hauth, Jr. (Ret)Memphis VAMCJuly 2009

Cecil IrwinSalem VAMCSeptember 2009

Lawrence Knott (Ret)Durham VAMCJuly 2010

Abraham KrantzBronx VAMCFebruary 2011

Marvin JustiButler VAMCFebruary 2009

Charles Moore (Ret)Chillicothe VAMCJanuary 2010

Ronald MorrellMilwaukee VAMCMarch 2010

Paul Neff (Ret)VA ConnecticutJune 2010

John NortonSheridan VAMCJuly 2009

Joseph O’ShayPortland VAMCFebruary 2011

Don OwnbeyPalo Alto VAMCSeptember 2009

Albert Plotkin (Ret)Phoenix VAMCFebruary 2010

David Rhode (Ret)Montgomery VAMCOctober 2009

Tedford Shenefelt (Ret)Bath/Baltimore VAMCsDecember 2009

John Shultz (Ret)Danville VAMCNovember 2010

Jearl Smith (Ret)Little Rock VAMCSeptember 2009

John Philip Soltvedt (Ret)Tomah VAMCOctober 2010

John SteveyDayton VAMCJanuary 2010

Joseph VuDetroit VAMCMarch 2011

Brevard Williams (Ret)Northampton VAMCJuly 2010

Ralph Zehe (Ret)Pittsburgh VAMC February 2011

Veterans Affairs Chaplains Reported as Deceased since the 2009 Chaplain Leadership Convocation Remembering

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Photo 1: George Vogel and James Lewiswaiting for the service to begin.

Photo 2: Flagbearers prepare for possiblewind gusts.

Photo 3: Ron Phelps calls to remember.Photo 4: John Prater sings the National

Anthem.Photo 5: Cemetery Director Janice Hill

welcomes the memorial gathering.

Photo 6: Will Kinnaird names theVA deceased. Gary Pollittnamed the MCA deceased.

Photo 7: Eric Renne offers theMemorial Prayer.

Photo 8: L to R - Mike McCoy; Hon. Steve L. Muro, the VA Undersecretary forMemorial Affairs; Keith Ethridge placed the Memorial Wreath.



Robert E. BarrieCOL, USA (Ret)

23 February 2010Columbus, OHMember 1982

Life Member 1983

Roger M. Baxter, Jr.Lt Col, CAP

22 August 2010W. Carrollton, OH

Member 1986Life Member 1986

Robert E. BergeronCol, USAF (Ret)

25 February 2011 Boston, MA


John O. BlomCOL, USA (Ret)

17 January 2011Troy, ID

Member 1983

George J. Clementson MAJ, USA (Ret) / VA

10 April 2009Springfield, MOMember 1971

Life Member 1982

Thomas Joseph Confroy COL, USA (Ret)

23 August 2010Morristown, NJMember 1986

Life Member 1987

John B. CopleyLt Col, CAP (Ret)

23 February 2010Eugene, OR

Member 1998

Morris CourtrightLt Col, CAP

29 May 2010Scottsdale, AZMember 2007

Alvin J. Gilliam Lt Col, USAF (Ret)

20 November 2006Henderson, KYMember 1965

Life Member 1988

Owen A. HardageCAPT, USN (Ret)

27 January 2010 N. Charleston, SC


Jerry E. Hargrove, Jr. CPT USA (Ret)7 March 2010

Washington, DCMember 1978

Life Member 1979

E. Gage HotalingLCDR, USN (Ret)

16 May 2010Springfield, MAMember 1945

Life Member 1981

Harold L. JarvisLt Col, CAPJune 2009

Indian Trail, NCMember 1972

Life Member 1980

Gerry KuhnRADM, USNR (Ret)

19 March 2010Arlington, VA

Member 1972

Leo J. LyonsCol, USAF (Ret)

18 February 2010Orlando Park, FL

Member 1968

Ira G. MossCOL, USA (Ret)

31 December 2010Hopkinsville, KY


Connell OsborneMaj, USAF (Ret)

23 January 2009Tuskegee, AL


Raymond K. SmithCDR, USN (Ret)30 March 2009


Charles F. WillsCol, USAF (Ret)

26 October 2009, Brush Prairie, WA

Member 1968

Joseph V. WattersonCOL , USA (Ret) / VA

3 April 2010Broadway, NCMember 1944

Life Member 1976

Military Chaplains Association of the USA Members Reported as Deceased since the 2010 Annual Meetingbering Chaplains

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Mr. Gary Sinise Actor andHumanitarian

The Military Chaplains Association, chartered by theCongress of the United States of America, annuallyrecognizes an eminent American whose life and workexemplify leadership in public service, courage inmoral conviction, and selfless devotion to God andCountry. We declare that Mr. Gary Sinise is such anAmerican.

We are profoundly inspired by Gary Sinise’s commit-ment to care for fellow citizens as well as those in distant lands. His service through OperationInternational Children, United Services Organizations,and the Disabled Veterans for Life Memorial are butthree from numerous examples of stellar humanitari-an spirit and efforts. The action that Gary Sinise takesto promote suicide prevention among Veterans isexceptional, reaching with his voice and sincere conviction where others could not do so. The MilitaryChaplains Association is grateful and honored to commend Gary Sinise, actor and humanitarian, withour 2011 National Citizenship Award.

Military Chaplains Association 2011 National Citizenship Award

Mr. Ezra Hill, “The SingingTuskegee Airman,” sings

the National Anthem

The Honorable Will A. Gunn,General Counsel, Department

of Veterans Affairs delivers a powerful word of

encouragement for all chaplains. Mr. Gunn

represented the Secretary ofVeterans Affairs who was

not available to join us.Also unable to attend,

Gary Sinise, sent avideo “thank you.”

Awards Banquet, VirginiaAir and Space Center,

5 May 2011



The MCA Distinguished Service Award was initiated in 1991. This yearwe are delighted to recognize the ministries of chaplains in the Air Force,Sea Services, Army, and Department of Veterans Affairs with particularfocus on outstanding programs for Warrior Care. For the Civil Air Patrol, wegratefully recognize ministry provided during the Deep Water HorizonResponse humanitarian relief mission.

Charlie Norwood VA Medical CenterThe Chaplain Service (photo 1 L to R)Keith Ethridge, VA National Chaplain Center DirectorRonald Craddock, Charlie Norwood Chief ChaplainVirginia Pittman (SES), Acting Medical Center DirectorHon. Will Gunn, Veterans Affairs General CounselMichael McCoy, MCA National President

Wounded Warrior RegimentUnited States Marine CorpsReligious Ministry Teams (photo 2 L to R) Colonel Jay Krail, WWR Executive OfficerCommander Gordon Ritchie, WWR Chaplain

779th Aeromedical Staging FacilityAndrews Air Force Base11th Wing Chaplains (photo 3 L to R)Captain Rachel David, 11th Wing ChaplainColonel Steve Schaick, [for AF Chief of Chaplains]

Warrior Transition BattalionDwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center Department of Ministry and Pastoral Care(photo 4 L to R) Lt. Colonel Mark E. Thompson, EAMC Chief ChaplainJudie Thompson [for BG W. Bryan Gamble, CO, EAMC] Captain Luis Lopez-Colon, WTB ChaplainMichael McCoy, MCA National President

Deep Water Horizon Response MinistryCivil Air Patrol Southeast Region(photo 5 L to R) Colonel James Rushing, CAP, Region CommanderLt Colonel Marcus Taylor, Florida Wing ChaplainColonel Whit Woodard, CAP Chief ChaplainMichael McCoy, MCA National President

2011 MCA Distinguished Service Awards

The Annual Director,VA Chaplain Service

Diversity Award The VA New York

Harbor Health Care System(photo 6 L to R) Keith Ethridge,

VA National Chaplain Center Director Charles Hall, New York Health Care

System Chaplain

2011 G. William DandoVolunteer Service AwardChaplain William H. Sanford(photo 7 L to R) – Lt. Colonel William Sanford, CAP Colonel James Rushing, CAP Region CommanderColonel Whit Woodard, CAP Chief ChaplainMichael McCoy, MCA National President

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Dear Ministry Colleagues,

Last February, I was invited to participate ina panel discussion on military chaplains host-ed by the Veterans History Project (VHP) of theAmerican Folklife Center at the Library ofCongress. I was honored to represent each ofyou as I shared some of the common experi-ences we have while nurturing the living, car-ing for the wounded, and honoring the dead.

I am truly grateful that the VHP paused torecognize the important, yet often over-looked, service military chaplains provide toour men and women in uniform. The VHPthoughtfully chose the month of February forthis and other chaplain-related activitiesbecause it is also the month during whichFour Chaplains Day is observed. Congressdesignated February 3rd as the day we honorthe heroic acts of four World War II militarychaplains, each of a different faith group, whosacrificed their lives to save countless othersas their ill-fated Army transport ship was sink-ing. After giving up their own life jackets,these four faithful souls were seen prayingarm-in-arm as the ship sank. Visitwww.fourchaplains.org for more information.

February 3, 2013 will mark the 70th anniver-sary of this tragic event. To pay homage to theFour Chaplains, MCA and the VA Chaplainshave launched a “213 by 2-3-13 Campaign.”

The goal is to record the memories of at least213 chaplains who served in the military andsubmit them to the VHP where they will be preserved at the Library of Congress forever.The VHP’s mission is to collect, preserve andmake accessible the wartime stories ofAmerica’s Veterans so that future generationsmay hear directly from Veterans and betterunderstand the realities of war.

Participation in this campaign is easy andfree. Simply sit down with a friend or lovedone and record a conversation about your

military chaplain experiences for 30 minutesor longer. Once recorded, keep a copy foryourself and submit the original recordingsalong with the required forms to a member ofthe 213 Committee. A committee memberwill then hand your materials over to a repre-sentative of the Library of Congress on yourbehalf. Within four to six months, your inter-view will become part of the Library’s perma-nent collections and you will be able to viewyour own web page on the VHP websitewww.loc.gov/vets.

Thank you for considering this wonderfulopportunity to advance the legacy of chap-lains. I hope that YOU will be in the number—the number 213, that is!

Chaplain Michael L. McCoy, Sr.Associate Director, VA National Chaplain Center

Chaplain Project Manager, VHP, Library of Congress

Editor’s Note. During the recent MCA NationalInstitute we conducted a training workshopfor this project. We were assisted by Dr.Douglas Day, a folklorist from the Library ofCongress. A sample interview guide is available at www.loc.gov/vets. This will be acontinuing special project of our immediatePast President. Remember, 213 by 2-3-2013!

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HealthCare has an ever-increasing empha-sis on Gold Standards of Care which aredesigned to identify the highest standard ofexcellence in a health care field. VAChaplaincy, along with every other core serv-ice in VA Healthcare, is held accountable to aprofessional standard of practice. With acommitted dedication to personal integrityand mutual accountability, chaplains upholdthe following definition of standards.

Standards are authoritative statements bywhich the [chaplaincy] profession describesthe responsibilities for which its practitionersare accountable. Consequently, standardsreflect the values and priorities of the profes-sion. Standards provide direction for profes-sional [chaplaincy] practice and a frame-work for the evaluation of practice. Writtenin measurable terms, standards also definethe [chaplaincy] profession’s accountabilityto the public and the… outcomes for which[chaplains] are responsible.1

VA Chaplaincy is developing GoldStandards of Care as a method of providingspiritual care which promotes VHA’s vision ofbeing Veteran-centric, evidence-based, andforward-looking. The Gold Standards of Carewill uphold the most effective spiritual carepractices, and will provide an expected stan-dard of care in terms of the ministry providedby VA Chaplains across the nation. Thedesired hope is that the VA Chaplain GoldStandards of Care will be incorporated intothe VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guidelines(CPGs) as the spiritual plan of care. VA/DoDClinical Practice Guidelines, along with VA

Chaplain Gold Standards of Care improve thequality and effectiveness of care provided toVA and DoD beneficiaries by identifying thebest treatment options and decreasing varia-tion in the provision of health care.

VA Chaplaincy’s Gold Standards of Careare being developed in nine different areas:Family Quiet Rooms and Family Care-Giving,Homeless Programs, Intensive Care, MentalHealth, Patient Aligned Care Teams andPrimary Care, Palliative Care and Hospice,Tele-Health for Rural Areas, Women’s Issues,and the category of“Other” which couldinclude areas like TBI,SCI, and VeteranJustice Issues. TheGold Standards of CarePrograms in these nineareas are being devel-oped by work groupscomprised of VA chap-lains from all over thecountry who are part-nering together to cre-ate the highest qualityof care programs.

The Gold Standards of Care Work Groupsare being led by: Chaplains Ted Bleck-Doran,Lisa Bohannon, James Burnett, Carol Carr,Ronald Cok, Nancy Dietsch, David Graetz,Derrel Hughes, Juliana Lesher, Nancy McCoy,John Milewski, Laurie O’Reilly, John Prater,and Paul Swerdlow. In response to the promotion of Gold Standards of Care at theVA Chaplain Leadership Convocation, 62 VAChaplain Services have committed to devel-oping Gold Standards of Care in partnershipwith other VA Chaplain Services.

As noted, a unique and important compo-nent in the development of VA Chaplain GoldStandards of Care is the emphasis on part-nerships among VA chaplains. A GoldStandard of Care Program is best created bymultiple facilities which partner together tocreate over-arching standards of care for aspecific clinical area. While a Gold Standardof Care Program is adapted to meet theneeds of each facility, it is based on a set ofprescribed, over-arching clinical standards

which a body of VA Chaplains uphold as amark of distinct excellence. VA Chaplaincy iscomprised of many talented and gifted chap-lains from many walks of life. Each chaplainhas unique gifts and abilities, some more cre-ative and others more analytical. A VAChaplain Gold Standard of Care requiresboth innovative inspiration, as well as thedetailed evidence-based statistical data forsupport. VA Chaplaincy is strengthenedwhen we collaborate with one another, shareour unique gifts, and welcome the talents of

others to complement our abilities. Byembracing the differing abilities of others, webring out the best in one another. This enthu-siastic teamwork among VA Chaplains fromall over the nation strengths the professionalclinical chaplaincy provided to our Veteransand their families.

In future editions of The Military Chaplain,VA Chaplains look forward to sharing of thespecific Gold Standards of Care Programsbeing developed. With heart-warming sto-ries and statistical data, VA Chaplains willcontinually uphold the words of GeneralColin Powell, “Excellence is not an exception, itis a prevailing attitude.”

Submitted by Chaplain Juliana Lesher

Chief of Chaplain ServiceFargo VA Health Care System

1 “Glossary of Standards of Practice for ProfessionalChaplaincy in Acute Care Settings,” Chaplaincy Today,Vol.25, No.2, [Autumn/Winter 2009], pg. 20. (Original definition of Standards for HealthCare from: Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, Silver Springs, MD:American Nurses Association, 2004, pg. 77.)

Gold Standards of Care

Chaplain Juliana Lesher speaks on GoldStandards of Care 3 May 2011 Hampton VA

Small group discussion on Gold Standards of Care during the MayVA Chaplain Leadership Convocation in Hampton, VA.


Chaplain Ronald L. Tottingham, DeputyChief of Chaplains for the Civil Air PatrolChaplain Corps and member of the MCANational Executive Committee, is alsoheavily involved in another ministryknown as the United States ServiceCommand of America (USSC).

The USSC is a non-political, non-profit,charitable organization of patrioticAmericans who want to serve their countryand actively help others during disastersand other crises. Founded by ChaplainJoseph P. Howe in 1995 and organizedsimilar to the U. S. Army, members arequalified and certified professional citizenscalled out to meet special needs, especial-ly in times of emergency. While not a partof the Department of Defense, USSC volun-teers uphold the U. S. Constitution and

consider the Flag a symbol offreedom and democracy. Theyserve and support the Department ofDefense and civil agencies without pay asthey embrace these ideals.

The USSC's mission is three-fold: 1) toprovide federal, state, and local disasterrelief agencies with a trained corps of vol-unteers who provide assistance to theagencies; 2) to provide volunteers forother select missions and functionsrequested by governmental agencies; and3) to provide a vehicle of camaraderie forcitizen volunteers who seek associationwith like persons interested in serving ourcountry. At present, the command is com-posed of four separate corps – aviation,chaplain, cyber, and medical.


BG Ron Tottingham, USSC Chief Chaplainwith CAPT Keith Barton, USN, Commander,Western Sector MEPSCOM. USSC ministryfor Military Entrance Processing Stationswas initiated in 2004.

Professional Volunteer Chaplains Meet Special Needs

Marion Oaks Community Congregational UnitedChurch of Christ is seeking a part-time pastor or twoco-pastors to lead a church of 63 members (about30% snowbirds). Marion Oaks is a subdivision ofOcala, FL in Marion County. Pastoral duties wouldinclude preaching, visiting the sick or home boundmembers, assisting with church functions, preparing

the weekly bulletin, attending monthly councilmeetings, and counseling. Contact Eddie Stockingat [email protected] or call 352-697-2386for a church profile. Contact MCA ChapterPresident Lamar Hunt at [email protected] call 352-687-1559 for a great review on hisrecent experience with this group.

Congregation Seeks New Pastor

The Society of the Third Infantry Division and attached units inwar and in peacetime will hold their 92nd annual reunion from 8-11 September 2011 at the Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel, FrenchQuarter, 739 Canal Street at Bourbon, New Orleans LA. Toll freelodging registration number is 888-696-4806 with room rates at$99 per might plus tax. Contact Trish Blanton at 360-663-0120 [email protected]

More on the Third Infantry Division Society is at www.3rdiv.org

Society of the Third Infantry Division

The MCA National Executive Committee plans to launch a monthly online news update by early Fall. Thiswill go to valid, current email addresses of members, ministry partners, and friends. Have you recentlychanged your preferred email address? If so, please send this to [email protected] and any othercontact information changes.


Countless among us grew up hearing, ifnot memorizing, words of Holy Scripture suchas these:

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.He maketh me to lie down ingreen pastures: he leadeth mebeside the still waters.He restoreth my soul: he lead-eth me in the paths of right-eousness for his name’s sake.

Likely you recognize these phrases as thefirst part of Psalm 23. You also recognize thetranslation - the King James Version.Throughout 2011 there are celebrations tohonor the 400th Anniversary of the KingJames Bible. Last April in the United KingdomDaily Mail, columnist David Starkey paid trib-ute to the anniversary and stated, “It is thegreatest book in the English Language. Itmade English, and remade England.” Whilesuch absolute claims are quite strong, thereisn’t any question about the profound influ-ence of the King James Bible over the last400 years.

Not long ago I acquired the LionsgateFilms video, KJB - The Book That Changed TheWorld. John Rhys-Davies narrates this fasci-nating treatment. The video begins withJames VI of Scotland and goes through hisupbringing from infancy as a king under thecare of various regents to the point thatElizabeth I died. Soon after her death, hebecame James I in England. The video endswith focus on the bible that goes by hisname. While by no means a comprehensivetreatment of history leading to publication ofthe King James Bible, this video is well worthpurchase.

Among other things, the video narrative setsforth the exceptional gifts and scholarship ofJames I on his own right. Due to his own tute-lage and skill, James I held deep reverence forthe Holy Scriptures along with a sharp criticaleye towards existing Bible versions as well aschurchmen on both sides of the ecclesiasticalequations in England and Scotland.

The tensions between English HighChurchmen and Puritans are ever subject tointerpretation that significantly depends onthe perspective of the examiner. During the

Hampton Court Conference of January1604, leaders of both ecclesiastical par-ties took their turns in “the King’s bar-rel.” Although a spur of the momentdecision, James I’s motive for seeing thenew translation through to completionlikely included a political necessity. Heneed to foster some form of politicalunity and working civility among vari-ous factions in England.

Although coming from Scotlandwhere Presbyterians were the estab-lished majority, James I was no fan ofthe very popular Geneva Bible. Heparticularly disliked the marginalnotes, especially those that chal-lenged “the divine right of kings.”But he made a concession to thePuritans for developing a newtranslation of the Scriptures to be“authorized” across the realm.The collaborative translation effortthat followed is worth study for itsown sake.

Those interested in further research willfind considerable help at websites fromEnglish-speaking nations. For the UnitedKingdom see www.kingjamesbibletrust.com.The Canadian Bible Society has a special section at www.biblesociety.ca. Click on“What We Do” at the top of the page andthen find the anniversary link in a menu onthe left hand side of the page. The AustralianBroadcasting Company covers the anniver-sary at www.abc.net.au on the “Religion andEthics” page. In the United States, ThomasNelson Publishers are sponsoring substantialtribute at http://kjv400celebration.com. Finda list of events and exhibits in the UnitedStates at www.storyofbible.com.

In hard print, I have acquired two interest-ing volumes that might take a while to readcover to cover. Leland Ryken, Professor ofEnglish at Wheaton College, has written TheLegacy of the King James Bible, Crossway,2011. Alistair McGrath, Professor of HistoricalTheology at Oxford University, published Inthe Beginning, Anchor Books, 2001. The sub-title reads, “This is the story of the King JamesBible and how it changed a nation, a lan-guage, and a culture.”

For those intrigued by the origin of idiomsand proverbs, David Crystal recently pub-lished Begat: The King James Bible and theEnglish Language. Honorary Professor ofLinguistics at the University of Wales, isacclaimed by many as “the world’s greatestauthority on the English language.” OxfordUniversity Press printed this volume.

One of my KJV Sunday School Bibles is stillcarefully tucked away with other mementoes.Since those days, like others I have movedthrough numerous translations, many withthe word “New” affixed to their titles. Allhave their specific virtues. These days, myfavorites to read are The New Jerusalem Biblefor comparative study and the EnglishStandard Version for daily prayer offices.

Yet old training persists - and delightfullyso. If you were initially raised with the KJV,just try to recite Psalm 23 in another version.

The Editor

400th Anniversary of the King James Bible



National PresidentChaplain Edward T. Brogan

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Associate Executive DirectorChaplain George E. Dobes

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Photo credits: Chaplains Gil Gibson, Mike McCoy, MarkNordstrom, Ron Tottingham,Tom Webber; 1AProductions Ltd, UK and Lionsgate Films; Alan Crippen,John Jay Institute; Rich Heller, Society of 3rd InfantryDivision; Michael Lovejoy, VA National Chaplain Center;Lisa Taylor, VHP, Library of Congress; United Church ofChrist Web Resources

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Front Cover: Chaplain Tom Webber and Dr. John Murdoch, General Association of RegularBaptist Churches Endorser, on deck during recent CVN 72 “Tiger Cruise.”

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Chaplains Herb Cleveland [Emerson #3] and Jeni Cook [E #123] induct new membersof the Emerson Foundation on 4 May 2011. L to R are Chaplains David Graetz [E #127],Mike McCoy [E #125], and Ed Brogan [E #124]. The other new Emerson not pictured isChaplain Lorraine Potter [E #126]. The Military Chaplains Association Trustees estab-lished the Emerson Foundation in 1991. Membership may be granted by those who con-tribute or are honored by a contribution of $1,000 or more to be reserved for long termdevelopment. The Foundation was named for the Reverend William Emerson, whobecame on Army chaplain on 16 April 1776.

New Emerson Foundation Members

David E. White Leadership AwardGlenn Miller (left) retired Navy

chaplain and National Chaplain for the Military Officer’s Association ofAmerica, presents the MOAA David E. White Leadership Award toEd Brogan during the NationalInstitute Awards Luncheon on 4 May2011. MOAA President, VADMNorbert Ryan, Jr. presented the firstaward to RADM David E. White in 2005. During the years thatChaplain White served as MCAExecutive Director (1997-2005), he faithfully represented the militarychaplaincy profession in several government and non-governmentarenas.


Platinum Donors $1000 & above

Ministry Grant fromGuideposts Military Outreach

Chaplain Gary R. BreigIn Tribute to Donald R. Breig for his threeyears in the U.S. Army (1943-1946) serving inthe European Theater in WWII

Chaplain Gregory G. Caiazzo

Chaplain George E. Dobes

Chaplain Gary R. Pollitt*

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Benefactors $500 - $999

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Patrons $200 - $499

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Life MembershipCH (CPT) Robert J. Belton, USAR

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The Rev. Michael L. McCoy Sr., DVA ★ President 2008-2011

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Ch, Lt Col Kenneth R. Colton, USAF Ret ★ Executive Committee 2008-2011

Ch, Lt Col Janet R. McCormack, USAF Ret ★ Executive Committee 2008-2011

The Rev. C. Ronald Phelps, DVA Ret ★ Executive Committee 2008-2011

CAPT (Sel) Thomas B. Webber, CHC, USN ★ Executive Committee 2008-2011

CH (BG) Douglas E. Lee, USA Ret ★ Trustee 2008-2011

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CVN 72 Chaplain Garrett Benton conducts Ash Wednesday service at sea.

USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) “Clergy Day” on 5 April 2011 in Everett,WA. Over 75 guests from the greaterPuget Sound area attended the eventorganized by Navy Northwest RegionChaplain Jim Puttler.


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