Andrew Verdi, 377th Air Base Wing executive director, poses with the Kirtland Chaplain Corps, Sept. 24, on Kirtland Air Force Base. The Chaplain Corps held Clergy Readiness Day to brief religious leaders from the public on what the Chaplain Corps does to support service members. Photo by Airman 1st Class Donnell Schroeter/KAFB

Public religious leaders pose with the Kirtland Chaplain Corps, Sept. 24, on Kirtland Air Force Base. Photo by Airman 1st Class Donnell Schroeter/KAFB

By Airman 1st Class Donnell Schroeter
377th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

Kirtland Air Force Base hosted Clergy Readiness Day Sept. 24, 2024, led by the Chaplain Corps. The event focused on addressing key issues affecting service members, including moral injury, postvention, trauma and resiliency.

Discussions on moral injury highlighted the emotional and spiritual wounds that can result from actions conflicting with deeply held beliefs. Postvention strategies emphasized the importance of providing support after crises or losses, while sessions on trauma and resiliency explored ways to strengthen emotional recovery.

The event showcased the Chaplain Corps’ dedication to fostering the well-being and readiness of the Kirtland community.