The Ultimate Sacrifice “Stand by, incoming wounded soldiers!” sounded the alert over the loud speaker. The medical staff would scramble to their respective positions getting the necessary medical equipment ready…

You may remember his signature line – “Heeeere’s Johnny!! For nearly 30 years Ed McMahon was the co-host of the popular television series “The Tonight Show” with fellow World War…

Next week, 9/11 20th Ecumenical Service honoring those who gave their lives in Afghanistan and Iraq and their GOLD STAR family members. You are invited! 7PM 3210 Philadelphia Pike at…

CLAYMONT, Delaware (WPVI) — Two former military chaplains have erected a new monument that is dedicated to those who died in the Global War on Terrorism. The new Guardian of…

A letter of recognition from the President of the United States, as written: Dear Chaplain Van Alstyne, It was an honor to join you at Veterans Memorial Park to pay…

One Day in the Life of a Priest in Iraq Fallujah, Iraq 2007: We rolled into Forward Operating Base, Rivera, the center of operations for 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment in…

The Ultimate Sacrifice After some moments of private prayer, soldiers begin to gather at the ecumenical memorial service that I lead as a U.S. Army chaplain. The symbols of our…