Destroyers did not have chaplains because they were too small.
Quotes about chaplains (10 Quotes)
Chaplains will remain an integral part of military service.
We're getting reports of how some religion-based 'aid' groups are trying to fly evangelists into the stricken areas and how U. S. Army chaplains are carrying bibles -- not food or water -- to 'comfort' people,
He's been there for 13 months, and he's kept this schedule up, ... There's no chaplains to talk to, nobody to go to for guidance, leadership.
The Reserve is at 80 percent staff and National Guard is at 56 percent. There is a great need for chaplains, and the ability to serve families is limited.
A chaplain's biggest gift is to be present and just listen.
One of the best things that the chaplains are doing right now is when married soldiers return home they go to a 'Strong Bonds' workshop. At the workshop, they are taught how to communicate stress and rebuild the relationships. Sometimes at the end of the training they perform a recommitment of their vows.
Patient care volunteers work with the team, of doctors, nurses, social workers, chaplains and other disciplines. There are 24 hours of training required and medical and background checks because they go into the homes to provide practical and emotional support for the patients and families.
I don't know about that specific report that you reference. We believe it's important to value the contributions of our military chaplains that they provide to our men and women in uniform. Our men and women in uniform ought to be able to express their religion freely. And that's what our view is.
(Chaplains will) hold Bible studies and worship services (if they are a Christian chaplains). They have a responsibility of making sure every person has an opportunity to exercise their faith.