As 2025 comes to a close, we reflect on what a special year it was for the U.S. Army Chaplain Corps. We had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to celebrate our 250th birthday, honoring a legacy of sacred service through every chapter of our Nation’s history. As we look ahead to celebrating the 250th birthday of the United States, Army Chaplains step into the new year with a renewed commitment to serve those who serve, supporting the strength, resilience, and well-being of the Army Family. #newye

Chaplain (Colonel) Karen Meeker enjoys serving Soldiers and their Families in her numerous assignments around the world. She was a trailblazer in the Army as a master parachutist, and holds the distinction of being the first female chaplain to complete Pathfinder School. She is also the first female chaplain to serve in Special Operations and the first female chaplain jumpmaster. In 2020, CH Meeker was inducted into the U.S. Army Women’s Foundation Hall of Fame. #WomensHistoryMonth | #LiveTheCal

Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Pinkie Fischer, the 82nd Airborne Division Chaplain, was featured in a PBS NewsHour report by Jane Ferguson from Kabul’s airport, Aug. 23. For the full PBS NewsHour segment: https://www.pbs.org/video/the-fall-of-afghanistan-1629752028/ #ArmyChaplainCorps | #LiveTheCall | #AATW | #LGOP | U.S. Army Chaplain Corps

Join Chaplain (COL) Karen Meeker as she lifts up a prayer for our U.S. Armed Forces. God, when You needed someone to defend the country, You made a Soldier. When You needed someone to fight tyranny, You created a Marine. When You needed someone to protect the skies, You made the Airman. When You needed someone to guard the seas You made the Sailor and to patrol the shores the Coast Guard. When You needed to send someone brave and true, it has always been and will always be, the men and women of