Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis says he will delay implementing President Trump’s military transgender policy pending further review.
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KFUO Audio: Religious freedom in the U.S. military
Roger Drinnon, a U.S. Air Force veteran and LCMS Director of Editorial Services and Media Relations, joined Worldwide KFUO’s Kip Allen during a “Free to be Faithful” program to discuss religious freedom in the U.S. military.
Military chaplains needed now ‘more than ever’
A new video from the Synod’s armed forces ministry features LCMS chaplains explaining the requirements, rewards and unique environment of serving in today’s military.
Synod, other advocates speak for religious liberty in secularized military
U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Madrid allegedly was punished because of his religious beliefs about marriage and sexuality.
Video: If not us, then who?
Who better to deliver the Gospel to our nation’s troops on the front lines of conflict – while also caring for their families – than an LCMS chaplain? Could that chaplain be you?
Army chaplain honored for fending off machete attack to save others
LCMS Chaplain Matthew Christensen is honored March 14 with the Army’s highest noncombat medal.
BIM appoints missionaries for service
Two career missionaries will be based in the Gambia and Belize, and seven “GEO” missionaries will serve for up to two years in Eurasia, Asia and Latin America.
KFUO Audio: Interview about worship for the military
KFUO Radio host Andy Bates talks with Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod Chaplain Craig Muehler about worship for those serving in the military.
Photo gallery: Chaplain Bears Christ to U.S. Marines
Commander Charles Varsogea, a chaplain in the U.S. Navy, helps nourish the young recruits at Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego, Calif.
Schreiber to receive Silver St. Martin of Tours Medal
Chaplain Mark Schreiber of Palm Coast, Fla., will receive the highest honor given by the Synod’s Ministry to the Armed Forces.
March 1 is order deadline for ‘Armed Forces Sunday’
Resources are available to help congregations celebrate the special Sunday on May 18.
Seminary’s Gard promoted to Rear Admiral
Chaplain Rev. Dr. Daniel L. Gard, Deputy Chief of Chaplains for Reserve Matters and a professor at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind., is promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral.