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6 March 2017
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Luke chaplains welcome Airmen anytime to get support, guidance
Story and photo by
Airman 1st Class
CALEB WORPEL
56th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
Every job in the Air Force plays a vital
role to ensure mission success. One job has
a behind-the-scenes role, which is crucial
for the guidance and support into the
daily lives of Airmen — both in and out of
uniform.
The 56th Fighter Wing Chapel is com-
prised of four chaplains and three chaplain
assistants who are ready, willing and able
to help Airmen 24 hours a day, seven days
a week.
“For Airmen that need guidance or have
problems, the chaplain’s of ce is the rst
step in getting the help they need,” said Maj.
David Barns, 56th FW deputy chaplain. “We
want to be a safe place for any Airmen to
come and talk.”
Airmen can utilize the services of the
chaplain of ce for religious guidance, con-
dential counseling, or simply for someone
to help guide them through daily struggles.
Chaplains want Airmen to feel comfortable
coming to them for any type of support they
might need.
“It doesn’t have to be a religious or
spiritual need to come talk to us,” Barns
said. “If they just need somebody to talk to,
that’s OK. We are here for all Airmen, no
matter what.”
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Airmen and their families receive a free meal from the 56th Fighter Wing chaplain office or even an annual trip to Grand Canyon, the
Feb. 2 at the monthly flightline feast at Luke Air Force Base. In addition to community chaplain’s of ce makes every effort possible
outreach events, chaplains are available to Airmen for religious guidance, confidential to get to know all Airmen at Luke.
counseling or someone to talk to. The next flightline feast is 5:30 p.m. April 6.
Retired U.S. Army Sgt. Ken Turner is
According to Barns, chaplains have a commanders and leadership so when they currently a volunteer at the chapel and has
witnessed rst-hand the impact of commu-
close relationship with virtually every need to talk to someone, we can channel nity outreach programs.
helping agency on base. If Airmen need to them in the right direction.” “Our chaplain’s of ce at Luke is very
unique,” Turner said. “There is no other
communicate with other agencies on base, In addition to contacting a chaplain for place like it in the country. It is amazing
what we do here and what we make avail-
chaplains can establish the connections and personal meetings, the chaplain’s of ce also able to the Airmen.”
get Airmen the services they need. hosts a wide variety of community outreach According to Turner, the amount of time
the chaplains and their staff spend getting
“We meet Airmen at the place of their programs to boost morale and bring Airmen to know the Airmen is an essential step in
building a positive relationship. The chap-
ncheaedpsla,”inBaorrnws esakidn.ow“Aitrhmeenrcsat nsetraglkeatnotsa,T:9.5” together. From monthly ightline feasts, the lain of ce is constantly looking for new, fun
dorm ministry center, vacation bible school and inviting ways to interact with Airmen
and their families.
“They don’t just preach on Sundays,”
Turner said. “They reach out to every Air-
men and make sure they are comfortable
and are taken care of. The things they do
here are absolutely phenomenal.”
Chaplains generally see an Airman with
an appointment inquiry within 24 hours
but try to get them in the same day the
request is made.
For more information or to schedule an
appointment with a chaplain, call the Luke
Air Force Base Chapel at 623-856-6211. For
after-duty hour requests, call the command
post and ask to speak to a chaplain.
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