 As your Army Chief of Chaplains, I send my best wishes for you to enjoy the traditional holiday season. The Chaplain Corps will be leading and providing many opportunities for faith observances and services. Whatever your faith tradition, I hope you take this time for significant observance this season. Those of you deployed, away from home station and family, know that you are in our prayers for a safe holiday season with your battle buddies. Chaplain and Chaplain assistants stand ready to help you as you celebrate the important holidays for your faith. Then how busy this season becomes, I encourage you to take the time for your personal observance of your faith tradition. Join the holidays and others in your community to celebrate with friends as we cherish one of our foundational privileges as Americans. Happy holidays and Army strong.