Have you ever heard the term moral injury? Did you know PTS and PTSD are two different conditions? At ASM, we have been taking a look at mental health conditions common to the Military; the…

He was a decorated senior Army officer, and I was friends with him and his wife.  I was also his chaplain.  He was nearing retirement, and pondering the future.  He shared with me how he…

When Service members return home and are dismissed by their commanding officer for the last time to end their tour of duty, there is a figurative sigh of relief for the Warriors and their families. …

Service Members are trained not to complain out loud when things get tough. That is considered sniveling and is strongly discouraged. Regardless, when going through tough times, it can be very tempting for anyone to…

Thanks to you, Hero Squad has a been a hit within your Military community.  Because of your support and endorsement, more than 3300 families and 7100 children have received age-specific Bibles, age and gender-specific devotionals…

When Service members and their families are separated during deployment, there is an obvious physical vacancy left in the home of course, but also an emotional and spiritual void that can be left behind as…

The military father.  It is a challenging role, and a daunting responsibility.  These great Americans struggle to balance the calling of their country with the calling of their families.  They rise before dawn to join…

There are few moments in life more joyful than when our Servicemen and women finish their tour of duty and come home to their families and friends. Knowing they are home safe and in their…

Just as we all experience different phases or chapters in our lives, Chaplains too are constantly facing different seasons in their Military ministry. Servicemen and women regularly experience changing times of war and peace, and…

It was optimistically called the War To End All Wars.  The destruction and carnage of the First World War was virtually unimaginable.  More than 100,000 Americans who answered the call of their country gave their…