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Author: John Brinsfield

An Historian’s Perspective on Chaplaincy Issues

On the issue of visible rank for chaplains, I need to get my head around the question of what rank represents. For some, rank in the Army generally, signifies authority or power. Higher ranking individuals make decisions that affect many others. They sit on varied boards and committees and, of

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In Memory of Chaplain John F. O’Brien

With faith in the Resurrection of Jesus, we offer our prayers for Reverend John Francis O’Brien who entered eternal life on Friday, November 29, 2024, at the age of 95. Father O’Brien was born June 26, 1929, in Oshkosh to Dr. E. J. and Margaret Ann (Hart) O’Brien. He is

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In Memory of Chaplain (COL-Ret) Paul Baker

The Rev. Dr. Paul Andrew Baker, 80, died November 3, 2024 at Cascade Creek Memory Care after a struggle with Alzheimer’s. He was born January 26, 1944 at Camp LeJeune, NC. to career marine John & Helen Baker and baptized at the base chapel. The family settled in Tucson, AZ

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In Memory of CH (COL-Ret) Peter Telencio

Archpriest Peter Telencio, CH (COL), US Army (Retired), 74, fell asleep in the Lord on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, in Columbia, SC. Born April 3, 1950, in Wilkes-Barre, PA, he was the son of the late Metro and Mary Deroski Telencio. He was married to the former Martha Swirdovich on

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In Memory of Reverend John Deken

Reverend John Cornelius Deken, eldest child of the late Cornelius John and Loretta Frances Deken, asleep in Christ Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at age 78.  Beloved brother of Joseph Deken, the late Ann Deken, James Deken (Paula), Jerome Deken (Monica), Mary Fran Pereira (Grig), Jean Marie Deken (Jim Reed), Jane

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In Memory of Mrs. Lynn Johnson

The Rev. Lynn Johnson passed away on August 29, 2024. She was the devoted spouse of Chaplain (MG) Kermit D. Johnson, the Army’s fifteenth Chief of Chaplains. Lynn was an ordained Presbyterian minister in the Presbyterian Church, USA, and served as a missionary with her husband as well as an

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In Memory of Rev. Anthony (Tony) Begay

Pastor, chaplain, and Lt. Colonel (Ret.) Anthony Begay was known for his kind and generous spirit, his quick laughter, and his deep faith. He was immensely proud of his Navajo heritage, which influenced many aspects of his life and work. Anthony, 86, died Sept. 5 in Albuquerque, N.M. A graduate

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