Chaplains train to serve soldiers of every faith
At Fort Jackson Chaplain Center and School trainees prepare to aid troops facing combat stress through field exercises. Maj Ira Houck leads shotgun services while Lt Stacie Kervin delivers a Matthew 5:13 sermon about being salt of the earth. The 13 week course ends with a three day field drill teaching comfort and care for the wounded and traumatized.
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Fort Jackson trains recruits for modern war on terror
Fort Jackson commander Brig. Gen. Abraham Turner says the Army's nine week basic training now emphasizes countering roadside bombs grenades launchers and anti tank weapons to prepare soldiers for Iraq Afghanistan and the global war on terror. He notes daily world briefing helps recruits stay aware of theater conditions and that the new approach marks a giant leap forward.
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