JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Maryland –
Priests from around the country toured Joint Base Andrews Oct. 7, 2015, as part of an organized visit by the Archdiocese for the Military Services.
The visit is part of a familiarization tour for priests that are thinking about becoming military chaplains.
"Being a chaplain is not just about conducting a religious service, but really about being a part of the life of the units that you serve and being alongside them every day," said Ch. Capt. Greg DuBow, 11th Wing Chapel Corps chaplain.
This portion of the tour familiarized the priests to the mission and way of life of being in the Air Force.
The tour included visiting the 1st Helicopter Squadron, 811th Operation Support Squadron and 11th Security Support Squadron military working dog flight.
The priests also visited other military installations in the area, meeting service members of all branches.
"It was very exciting to be here and see all the helicopters, military working dogs and especially meeting base personnel," said Father Duong Nguyen, Catholic Priest of the Diocese of Venice, Florida.