Spiritual Healing

Ramstein’s chaplains make it easy to get help when you need it. They provide a multitude of worship services, Bible studies and counseling sessions for all in the KMC.

Military chaplains face different obstacles than normal clergymen, said Chaplain (Capt.) Joel Warren, 435th Air Base Wing.

“Overall the congregation is younger and needs more focused sermons,” he said.

Not only do the 435th ABW chaplains run the chapels on Ramstein and Vogelweh, they also have responsibility for assigned units. They must establish a presence and trust with the units so they’ll know who to seek out if help is needed.

Chaplains also work a weekly rotation to meet every plane coming in with injured Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Air Force members. Chaplains don’t discriminate. When there’s someone in need, they’re there. Even if that person has a different faith, chaplains make sure help is still provided, said Chaplain Warren.

Wounded personnel at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center have chaplains available at all times.

Chaplain (Capt.) Erik Harp, 435th ABW, keeps the intensive care unit from becoming overwhelmed by providing a spiritual triage of sorts.

“Most troops just want someone who’s willing to listen,” said Chaplain Harp.
He said he supplies an open ear that’s willing to hear, absorb, reassure and empower.

“I’m honored to work with people who place freedom and liberty above their own life,” he said.