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Deputy Chief of Chaplains of the
United States Air Force
since 9 August 2024
Formation1949
First holderCol Peter A. Dunn[1]
Websitehttps://www.airforce.com/careers/specialty-careers/chaplain

The Deputy Chief of Chaplains of the United States Air Force is the second senior-most chaplain in the United States Air Force Chaplain Corps, holding the rank of brigadier general, and acting as principal deputy to the Chief of Chaplains of the United States Air Force.[2]

Air Force Chaplains

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Official Air Force instructions task chaplains with providing "spiritual care and the opportunity for Airmen, their families, and other authorized personnel to exercise their constitutional right to the free exercise of religion."[3] This goal is accomplished through "religious observances, providing pastoral care, and advising leadership on spiritual, ethical, moral, morale, core values," in addition to additional religious accommodation issues that have already been identified or might arise in the future.[3]

Additionally, "Chaplain Corps personnel conduct needs assessment based upon the commander’s mission requirements in order to plan and execute religious programs."[4]

Armed Forces Chaplains Board

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Main article: Armed Forces Chaplains Board

As the active duty Deputy Chief of Chaplains for the Air Force, the man or woman holding this position is one of the six chaplains (Chiefs of Chaplains and active duty Deputy Chiefs of Chaplains of the Army, Navy, and Air Force) who together comprise the Armed Forces Chaplains Board, advising the Secretary of Defense and Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness on matters affecting military personnel throughout the U.S. military services.[4]

U.S. Air Force Deputy Chiefs of Chaplains

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Name Photo Term began Term ended
1. Col Peter A. Dunn July 1949 August 1950
2. Brig Gen Augustus F. Gearhard September 1950 August 1953
3. Brig Gen Terence P. Finnegan August 1953 August 1958
4. Brig Gen Robert P. Taylor August 1958 September 1962
5. Brig Gen Edwin R. Chess September 1962 July 1966
6. Brig Gen William Leon Clark August 1966 February 1969
7. Brig Gen Roy M. Terry March 1969 July 1970
8. Brig Gen John F. Albert August 1970 July 1972
9. Brig Gen Henry J. Meade August 1972 July 1974
10. Brig Gen Thomas M. Groome Jr. August 1974 July 1976
11. Brig Gen Richard Carr August 1976 July 1978
12. Brig Gen Jeremiah J. Rodell August 1978 July 1980
13. Brig Gen John A. Collins August 1980 July 1982
14. Brig Gen Stuart E. Barstad August 1982 November 1985
15. Brig Gen John P. McDonough 1985 1988
16. Brig Gen Donald J. Harlin 1988 1991
17. Brig Gen Arthur S. Thomas 1991 1995
18. Brig Gen William J. Dendinger 1995 1997
19. Brig Gen Hiram "Doc" Jones 1997 1999
20. Brig Gen Lorraine K. Potter 1999 2001
21. Brig Gen Charles C. Baldwin 2001 April 2004
22. Brig Gen Cecil Richardson April 2004 May 2008
23. Brig Gen David H. Cyr 2008 2011
24. Brig Gen Howard D. Stendahl 2008 2012
25. Brig Gen Bobby V. Page 2 August 2012 September 2015
26. Brig Gen Steven A. Schaick September 2015[5] August 2018
27. Brig Gen Ronald M. Harvell August 2018 August 2020
28. Brig Gen Randall E. Kitchens August 2020 October 2021
29. Brig Gen James D. Brantingham December 2021 January 2023[6]
30. Brig Gen Trent C. Davis 5 December 2023 9 August 2024
31. Brig Gen David W. Kelley 9 August 2024 Incumbent

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Hansen, Peter M. (May 1986). "Integration and Utilization of Distinctive Faith Group Chaplains Within the United States Air Force Chaplaincy" (PDF). Air War College, Air University. pp. 33–34. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  2. ^ U.S. Air Force Instruction 52-101, Attachment 2, retrieved 13 May 2011.
  3. ^ a b USAF Instruction 52-101, retrieved 13 May 2011.
  4. ^ a b DOD Instruction 5120.08, retrieved 13 May 2011.
  5. ^ "Chaplain (Major General) Steven A. Schaick".
  6. ^ Novelly, Thomas (9 February 2023). "Air Force's Deputy Chief of Chaplains Fired". Military.com. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
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