Chaplains Training to Become Warriors

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Chaplains Training to Become Warriors
Marine Corps News | Cpl. R. Drew Hendricks | January 17, 2008

MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, Kaneohe Bay - The Marine Corps' men of God gathered at their annual senior leadership symposium, the Ministry Leadership Conference, to discuss topics and gain practical knowledge in order to stay "Engaged to win the struggle for influence."

"We are focused on building dialogue with other nations, and are discussing and learning ways to build trust," said Rear Adm. Alan T. Baker, Chaplain of the Marine Corps and Deputy Chief of Chaplains. "Who better than the religious team to help build and mold the trust we are trying to communicate to the peoples of the world?"

According to the briefs given by the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, G-5 plans and operations, 10 percent of the people in the MARFORPAC area of responsibility hate the U.S. and want it completely destroyed. Another 10 percent love the U.S. and want to have its way of life. The other 80 percent are waiting to be swayed.

"It's that 80 percent we are focusing our influence on," said Col. Russell Smith, assistant chief of staff G-5. "And we are only going to be an influence in Asia if we are out there amongst the people."

In order to ensure global security and American interests in the Asian-Pacific regions, the U.S. is striving to make a positive impact in the hearts and minds of the people, said Smith.


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uhc comment: Onward Christian soldiers? I don't get this article at all.

[midnight]

1. You got to love those Godly Men. Hopefully they keep in mind

that if you live by the sword, you will die by the sword.