army chaplain

Troops' spiritual leader

An army chaplain is a member of the clergy who serves in a military unit, providing religious services, spiritual guidance, and pastoral care to soldiers.

Chaplains hold military rank but are noncombatants, often identifiable by distinctive insignia.

They minister to personnel of all faiths or none, offering counsel during deployment, combat, and personal crises: The army chaplain led a memorial service for fallen soldiers.

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