May 30 2008
Breakfast with the CENTCOM Chaplain
Funny how things evolve. Just two days ago I started to develop a training program for the Navy Chaplains in the Al Anbar province when next thing I know I am having breakfast with the top Chaplain in the entire CENTCOM theater. Captain James Danner is the CENTCOM command Chaplain personally recommended by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Mike Mullen.
A few hours later I was able to spend even more time with Father Danner. We talked about collecting information on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and working together to develop reports to bring more visibility to the issue.
PTSD can have such wide reaching effects so as to affect their personal and professional relationships. PTSD is still being understood and with more understanding for families, co-workers, and Marines those with PTSD should be able to more quickly adapt and overcome.
Father Danner is genuinely concerned about PTSD and with the ear of Admiral Mullen we should expect more help for the troops and families in the future.
If you know of any Marines or other military members who are suffering from PTSD or suspect they are please be sure to stay in contact.
Semper Fi,
GySgt Jenkins
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I’m actually addicted to the topic of PTSD in the Military. In fact I’m working on going to school for Psych so I can find a way to help those dealing with this. I almost joined the military to get a step in but knowing that they try to hide PTSD made me rethink my decision. I’d love to help in anyway I can.