Military chaplains prepare for return of troops
by Jessica Mador, Minnesota Public Radio
March 12, 2012
St. Paul, Minn. — Military chaplains attended a special training to prepare for the return of thousands of soldiers from the Middle East later this spring.
Minnesota National Guard officials are preparing for the May return of 2,700 Minnesota National Guard members from Kuwait, where they have been assisting with the U.S. withdrawal from Iraq.
The training at the Northeast Minneapolis Armory aimed to educate chaplains about the challenges faced by returning troops, such as reuniting with family, beginning college and looking for civilian employment. The training also alerted chaplains to the warning signs of suicide.
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