LCMS chaplains serve our Lord, His church and our nation with courage and integrity, as they provide pastoral care and support to those who defend our nation. Through efforts like Operation Barnabas, the Ministry to the Armed Forces provides training and guidance to local congregations to care for and to support to our military members, their families and veterans in our local communities.
I offer my heartfelt and most sincere thanks to these men who minister to our military men and women around the world in the toughest of situations by giving them hope, comfort, love, and assurance that Christ is with them right where they are while serving this nation with their very lives.