Spiritually Prepared for Combat: 3rd MLG Chaplains visit ‘Hacksaw Ridge’

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sydni Jessee
U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sydni Jessee

Spiritually Prepared for Combat: 3rd MLG Chaplains visit ‘Hacksaw Ridge’

by Lance Cpl. Sydni Jessee
3rd Marine Logistics Group
February 7, 2023

U.S. Navy chaplains and religious program specialists with 3rd Marine Logistics Group pose for a photo during a Professional Military Education class at Maeda Escarpment, also known as 'Hacksaw Ridge', Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 2, 2023. The class discussed the heritage and history of chaplains and provided insight on spiritual preparation for combat.

 

 

 

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