Camp Zama Chapel hosts rededication ceremony, honors Chaplain Corps’ 248th anniversary

Credit: Daisuke Sato | Date Taken: 08/03/2023
Narration: A rededication ceremony for the Camp Zama Chapel was held July 28th to recognize its 70 years of service to the community here. The event also included a celebration for the 248th anniversary of the U.S. Army Chaplain Corps. The event kicked off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony conducted by the deputy commander for U.S. Army Garrison Japan, Jenifer Peterson; U.S. Army Japan Deputy Command Chaplain Mark Olson; and USAG Japan Chaplain Damon Saxton. Interview: Chaplain (LTC) Damon Saxton, USAG Japan Chaplain Narration: During the event, Christopher Dorsey, the chaplain for the 311th Military Intelligence Battalion, spoke about the history of the Camp Zama Chapel and the Chaplain Corps. Sergeant Major Denises Veitia (DEH-NEE-SEZ VAY-TEE-YAH), the USARJ Chaplain sergeant major, then gave remarks on the history and evolution of the position of religious affairs specialist in the Army. During her remarks as guest speaker, Peterson spoke about the broad range of duties of a military chaplain, and highlighted the dedication and commitment chaplains have for their community. Interview: Jenifer Peterson, Deputy Commander, U.S. Army Garrison Japan Narration: The event concluded with a cake-cutting ceremony done by Peterson and both the youngest and oldest members of the Unit Ministry Team. Interview: Chaplain (LTC) Damon Saxton, USAG Japan Chaplain Narration: For U.S. Army Garrison Japan Public Affairs, this is XXXXXXX.