USARAF chaplains conduct training for deploying Zambian counterparts

Chaplain (Col.) David Lile (front row, center), the U.S. Army Africa command chaplain, poses for a group photo with Zambian army and air force chaplains at the Nanking army battle training center near Lusaka, Zambia, March 15, 2017. Lile and Sgt. 1st Class George Butler, also assigned the USARAF chaplain section based in Vicenza, Italy, discussed deployment cycle support and spiritual leadership and development components with the Zambian chaplains, who were preparing to deploy to Central African Republic and South Sudan to support service members on extended peacekeeping missions.. (Courtesy photo)



By Meredith March U.S. Army Africa VICENZA, Italy Apr 11, 2017
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