Sacred Speech in Future Armed Conflict

As warfare evolves with AI, drones, and disinformation, the chaplain's role must adapt. The Conversational Model emphasizes sacred speech as essential to the human domain, offering resilience, meaning, and spiritual care in future decentralized, chaotic combat environments.

A formation of small autonomous drones flies against the backdrop of an unknown city skyline and the setting sun.

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Creativity, Theology, and Posttraumatic Growth

Chaplain Soojin Chang reviews Dustin Risser's book exploring posttraumatic growth through creativity, examining how individual expression, community support, and theological perspectives can help trauma survivors find meaning and healing by creating something transformative out of chaotic experiences.

Reviewed by Chaplain (Major) Soojin Chang

A small group of U.S. Army chaplains seated in a grassy area and conversing with one another

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A Discussion with the U.S. Army Institute for Religious Leadership (USA-IRL)

U.S. Army Institute for Religious Leadership (USA-IRL) supports over 6,000 Army Chaplain Corps personnel through training, education, operational support, and talent management, ensuring unified religious leadership across the Total Force.

Regimental Sergeant Major Meaghan B. Simmons

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From the Regimental Sergeant Major

Sergeant Major Meaghan B. Simmons highlights the contributions of NCOs, particularly Master Sergeant Eric Tysinger and Sergeant Major Daniel Roberts, to army religious support operations. She emphasizes the critical insights provided by religious affairs specialists in understanding the morale and readiness of Soldiers and families. Simmons encourages all members of the Corps to participate in ongoing developmental conversations to strengthen the profession and enhance spiritual readiness.

By Sergeant Major Meaghan B. Simmons

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Combat Trauma: Imaginaries of War and Citizenship in post-9/11 America

This review of Combat Trauma: Imaginaries of War and Citizenship in post-9/11 America by Nadia Abu El-Haj examines how the U.S. military and society understand combat trauma. It critiques the evolution of PTSD discourse, moral injury, and the interplay between veteran care, war politics, and national identity.

Reviewed by Dr. Joshua Morris