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The Voice for Chaplaincy - Chartered by Congress - Serving Since 1925
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Weekly Newsgram - June 21st
, 2017
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The United States Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa is a strategic force engaged in forging relationships with partner nations in East Africa. Headquartered in Djibouti at Camp Lemonnier, we do not hear as much of its work in the news as other deployed headquarters, yet its mission is a crucial component of our overall strategy.
One of the CJTF-HOA focused tasks is to forge relationships through multilateral partnerships to strengthen ties and enhance cooperation between partners in the region. Chaplains have made significant contributions to the mission.
In the midst of all the bad news in the world regarding terrorist attacks and crumbling relationships, a bit of good news has come from CCJTF-HOA and military chaplains were part and parcel of making it happen.
On June 15, three years after a terrorist attack in downtown Djibouti prompted the need for increased liberty restrictions here, Camp Lemonnier personnel attended a religious service in downtown Djibouti. Navy Lt. Francis Okoli, a Catholic chaplain on Camp Lemonnier, and Bishop Giorgio Bertin, appointed bishop to Djibouti and an apostolic administrator for Somalia, conducted a Roman Catholic mass for Camp Lemonnier-stationed members and their Djiboutian counterparts inside the main Catholic church of Djibouti - Cathédrale Notre-Dame du Bon-Pasteur de Djibouti, known in English as Our Lady of the Good Shepherd Cathedral.
The CJTF-HOA Religious Affairs Office led by Chaplain David Rodriguez, CJTF-HOA chaplain, worked with Bishop Giorgio Bertin, to make the amalgamation of parishioners arise once again. According to Rodriguez, the bishop - who is also a contractor for the installation and occasionally conducts Catholic services here - sees the Roman Catholic members of Camp Lemonnier as part of his flock. "The hope is that we will build up the relationships we already have with the Djioutians," said Okoli.
The chaplains of CJTF-HOA and those from the African Command have been lead agents in forging bonds with local religious leaders and facilitating communication across divides. We applaud chaplains and those who support them as they seek to bring people together in a very divided world.
Lyman Smith
Executive Director
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Rest In Peace
CAPT, CHC, USN, Retired
Liberal Catholic Church
Joined MCA 2003
Deceased June 12, 2017
New Orleans, LA
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MCA Life Member and Bennettsville native inducted in the Fort Jackson Hall of Fame
Chaplain (Colonel - Retired) Samuel J T. Boone was recently inducted into the Fort Jackson Hall of Fame during ceremonies as part of the Fort Jackson Centennial Celebration.
Boone started his military career after completing his Basic Training at Fort Jackson on July 12, 1972. He served 38 + years in the Army retiring as Commandant of the US Army Chaplain Center and School on July 1, 2010. He now serves as the Director of Quality Assurance, Safety and Environmental Compliance at the Chaplain School.
Awardees are nominated for the Hall of Fame based on their service to the Army and the greater Fort Jackson Community. Chaplain Boone coordinates and conducts final honors at the Fort Jackson National Cemetery when active duty Chaplains are not available. He serves as the Chaplain for the Columbia Chapter of the Military Officers Association of American (MOAA) and is also the SC State Chaplain for MOAA. He is the Secretary - Treasurer of the SC Chapter of the Military Chaplains Association of America (MCA) and has served on the National MCA Executive Committee. Additionally, he is Chaplain for the Palmetto Chapter of the Association of the United Sates Army (AUSA).
Boone is married to the former Teresa Allen of Macon, Georgia. They make their home in Elgin, SC and will celebrate 42 years of marriage in July.
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Seeking Pastor
First Presbyterian Church
Fort Lauderdale, FL
FPC founded in 1912 is situated in a rich historical, but growing neighborhood. FPC is looking for a pastor with skills in preaching to the young and elderly.
Especially needed is a Bible-believing, people-person with strong organizational and leadership skills.
Fort Lauderdale is nicknamed the "Venice of America." No sea duty is required in this opportunity, but a facet of the membership is very nautical-friendly and a significant percentage of the local economy depends on nautical activity.
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MCA Loses a Friend
JUDITH LYNN MILLER o
f Potomac, MD passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer.
Judy has been the MCA Landlord since Chaplain David White retired from service as Executive Director. She made space in her office available to us and assisted through the support she provided at our location in Arlington.
"Judy" was born on January 13, 1952, in Washington, DC, to the late Thomas Vincent Miller and Esther Clifton Miller. She graduated from Surrattsville High School in 1970 and the University of Maryland in 1974. Judy worked in the family business during her teens, travelled the world, then formed her business, Group Trips Unlimited, that she successfully ran up until her passing.
Judy is survived by her loving son, Jesse Clark; brothers, Thomas V. "Mike" Miller Jr. (Patti), Jonathan Miller, David Miller (Maureen) and Mark Miller; sisters, Susan Miller (Ed), Cynthia Miller (Mike), Nancy Miller (Brad) and Kimberly Miller.
May the Lord have mercy on you Judy. And thank you for your support.
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Annual MCA Awards and
National Executive Committee Members
Please make your nominations now for our Annual Awards and NEC.
Each year we present three awards to deserving individuals who represent the values and principles we embrace and advance as an organization. The three are:
The National Citizenship Award - presented to an individual or individuals
who make a significant contribution in public service and who support the values and needs of our nation's military members and their families.
The G, William Dando Volunteer Service Award - Our award for volunteer service is named for Chaplain Dando and honors one of our members who exemplifies a life long commitment to sacrificial service.
The David E. White Leadership Award - Presented by the Military Officers Association of America to a chaplain wit a
lifetime commitment and
vision for Joint service, inter-agency collaboration, and overall ministry professionalism.
We also elect
four new members to our NEC each year seeking to have all segments of our membership represented on our governing board.
Please send your nominations and supporting reasons to
[email protected]. Nominations will be received through June 30. Thank you.
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Religion and Spirituality:
The Impact on Chaplains
MCA National Institute 2017
October 23 - 26, 2017
Newport News, Virginia
or call
866-329-1758
ask for Military Chaplains
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If you missed the June 14th
edition of the Newsgram
click here
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SUPPORTING CHAPLAINCY IN AND OUT OF UNIFORM: Active, Retired and Former Chaplains of the
United States Army,
United States Navy,
United States Air Force, Department of
Veterans Affairs, and
Civil Air Patrol
AND THOSE THEY SERVE: military members, veterans, and their families
at home and around the world
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The Military Chaplains Association of the USA
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