Civil Air Patrol Chaplain Corps Newsletter
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Wanted: Chaplains and Character Development Instructors |
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You have an opportunity to participate in our longest running mission. Meet and support the members of our Virtual Incident Command Post. They requested our support and repeatedly report about the importance of our spiritual support. You will also have an opportunity to experience the special nature of this team and CAP’s work. Support the mission now ! ! ! Be sure you are signed in with your hc.cap.gov email address or request on at [email protected]. 👉 Sign up here |
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| “We are one Chaplain Corps, with one purpose, to be ready.” Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) Trent C. Davis, USAF Chief of Chaplains vision for the Chaplain Corps at the Air Force Chaplains Summit on August 12, 2025. A vision that our CAP Chaplain Corps can share too. |
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| Around the Chaplain Corps |
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Learning from the Example of Chaplain David Knight |
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By Ch. (Col.) John F. Reutemann III, 22nd Chief of Chaplains |
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On Monday the 16th of June, Rocky Mountain Region lost its spiritual shepherd, Ch. David Knight, after a long battle with cancer. His story is worth telling and his example is worth emulating. Read the Full Article Here |
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| Chaplain (Col.) John Reutemann, Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Mike Morison and Lt. Col. Dave Snyder attended Chaplain (Capt.) Dave Knights Memorial Service |
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| Civil Air Patrol’s Cadet Officer School Marks 55 Years of Excellence. |
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Civil Air Patrol’s Cadet Officer School (COS) welcomed 120 of the nation’s top cadets at Air University, Maxwell AFB, July 18–27, celebrating its 55th year of premier leadership training. This is the third year that our Chaplain Corps has supported this program due to the advocacy of Chaplain (Major) Dovid Grossman. This National Cadet Special Activity program emphasizes the transformational shift from tactical to strategic leadership, preparing cadets for higher levels of responsibility. Ch Maj Dovid Grossman was responsible for the development and delivery of the ethical leadership curriculum, equipping cadets to apply moral values in complex leadership challenges. Distinguished guest speakers included Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) Steven Schaick, USAF Chief of Chaplains (retired), and Dr. Scott Englund of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, underscoring the school’s focus on the transformational shift from tactical to strategic leadership. |
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Dr. Scott Englund, Office of the Director of National Intelligence, Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) Steven Schaick, USAF Chief of Chaplains (retired), and Ch, Major Dovid Grossman. Photo courtesy of Cadet Officers School. |
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The Prestigious Military Chaplains Association Award presented to Chaplain, Major Ronald Martin |
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The Military Chaplains Association recognizes a distinguished chaplain of the year from each branch of the military services and the Civil Air Patrol. The Chief Chaplain from each branch presents the award to their recipients. Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Van Don Williams, CAP Deputy Chief of Chaplains represented Chaplain (Col.) John Reutemann for this year’s presentation. Chaplain (Capt.) Ronald Martin received the Military Chaplains Association’s recognition as the CAP distinguished chaplain of the year. He was presented with their Distinguished Service Award on August 2, 2025, at their annual banquet. Chaplain Martin has served as an exemplary chaplain over the years at the squadron level and assisting with a variety of cadet and special activities. From 2021- 2024 he served on an Air Force Assigned Mission at Edwards AFB, CA. He was an embedded chaplain at Plant 42 providing a ministry of presence three days every month supporting military and civilian Airmen. Out congratulations to Chaplain Martin on receiving this prestigious award. |
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| The gift and talent pool in the Chaplain Corps is deeper than the information available on e-services. The breath and depth of education, training, and experience provides an invaluable resource for our corps. Help us understand the breadth and depth of our team by completing this short online survey. The results will allow us to tap our resources and leverage them for the benefit of all our members and those we assist. This survey is for Chaplain Corps members only and requires an hc.cap.gov email address. Please contact [email protected] if you need one. Please Complete the Talent and Gifts Survey here.
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| Build a Barrier or Build a Bridge: A Character Development Perspective for Civil Air Patrol |
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by Captain Stephen D Beal CDI MAR-NC-057 |
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Every day in Civil Air Patrol, we make countless small choices that either bring us together or push us apart. Read the full article here. |
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When Chaplains prepare for worship services or Character Development Specialists prepare to assist with some special activity outside of CAP, there is a conscious effort to present oneself by appropriately dressing for the occasion. Clean and neatly dressed, our dress makes a statement and the importance of the occasion. When putting on any variation of our CAP uniform, the same standard applies. Why? Because it speaks of the pride we have for who we are and in our organization. The ability to wear our uniform is a privilege and not a right; how it is worn sends a message, not only to members, but also to the public that we interact with. As the summer ends and our squadrons reform, the Chaplain Corps can lead from the front by modeling the proper wear (cleaned, pressed, shoes shined) of the uniform to cadets and adult members. By modeling proper uniform wear, we can inspire pride in self and our organization. Please review the latest CAPR 39-1 (rev. 16 April 2025). |
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For Chaplains and Character Development Instructors Retiring From Civil Air Patrol |
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Are you retiring? For chaplains and CDIs with twenty years of service or more there is a Chaplain Corps regulation guiding the recognition of their ministry to CAP. It is a separate process from retiring as a member of CAP. Use this link to the guide. |
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| Being Mindful of Important Dates |
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Being mindful of important dates provides an opportunity to build rapport; trust is essential to deeper engagement in our ministry of presence. Our invocation and/or other involvement can call everyone to important historical events that define who we are. Upcoming September Dates: September 11 - Patriot Day September 18 – Birthday of the U.S. Air Force and the Air National Guard September 19 - POW/MIA Day September 29 – Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) |
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Servant Leader Opportunities |
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| Join HCX as the Editor and Co-Editor for the Transmitter. A monthly publication of the Chaplain Corps to inform, inspire, and update the corps. We will support you with technical support. For more information about this rewarding service, please contact [email protected]. |
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Contributing to the Transmitter
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All Chaplains and CDIs are encouraged to share a photo caption of a special activity or event, a personal best practice used at meetings or special activities, sharing a contribution to something we need to know, or a back-to-basics reminder. Please submit your contribution to [email protected] |
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| Chaplain Corps Education and Training Opportunities |
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| Where does one go for information? |
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The Chaplain Corps has four divisions where one can go for assistance. You may contact the appropriate division for assistance. Education, for all questions related to Chaplain Corps courses. [email protected] Personnel, for all questions related to personnel concerns. [email protected] Technical, for all questions related to software and IT concerns. [email protected] Plans & Programs, for all questions related to operational concerns. [email protected] |
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Find information you need on the Chaplain Corps Website |
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| The Dispatch is a newsletter published monthly by Health Services, Safety and Chaplain Corps. |
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| The Transmitter is published monthly by the Civil Air Patrol Chaplain Corps Please send inquires to [email protected] August 2025 |
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