Army Chaplain Corps Celebrates 250 Years

Army Chaplain Corps celebrates 250 years

(The Center Square) – After the U.S. Army celebrated its 250th birthday on June 14, the Army Chaplain Corps celebrated the same milestone on July 29.

250 years of spiritual support: The legacy of the Chaplain Corps

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary next year, another significant U.S. institution hits that milestone this week. The Army Chaplains Corps formed on July 29, 1775, at the behest of the Second Continental Congress…

250 Years of Spiritual Support: The Legacy of the Chaplain Corps

Above: Baptism of World War 1 soldiers and their families at Trinity River near Camp Bowie in Fort Worth, Texas. (SBHLA Photo) This article was originally written by Brandon Elrod and published to BaptistPress.com. ALPHARETTA, Ga. –  As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary next year, another significant U.S. institution hits that milestone this week. The Army Chaplains Corps formed on July 29, 1775, at the behest of the Second …

U.S. Army’s Chaplain Corps: A Strategic Investment in Military and Economic Resilience

The U.S. Army’s recent celebration of its 250th anniversary and the enduring role of the Army Chaplain Corps offer a unique lens through which to examine the intersection of national defense, societal values, and economic implications. While the primary focus of the Army and its chaplaincy is not financial, the institution’s evolution and its impact on soldiers’ well-being and readiness have… Source

U.S. Army Chaplain Corps Celebrates 250 Years of Service

Chaplains from across the U.S. Army gathered at Arlington National Cemetery and Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall (JBM-HH) on July 25, 2025, to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Chaplain Corps. The chaplains held three events this day, including a ceremony at Chaplains Hill, a wreath-laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and a birthday celebration at the Memorial Chapel on JBM-HH.

Need for More Catholic Army Chaplains to Serve Military Flock as Great as Ever, Say Two Priests - The Good Newsroom

Need for More Catholic Army Chaplains to Serve Military Flock as Great as Ever, Say Two Priests National | 07/29/2025 By: Our Sunday Visitor On July 29, 1775, the Army Chaplain Corps was established by the Continental Congress at the request of General George Washington Father Peter Pomposello celebrates a field Mass for soldiers o…