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U.S. Navy Lt. James Brock, chaplain for Combat Logistics Battalion 13, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group and a native of Englewood, Tennessee, holds the distinction of being the oldest non-Catholic chaplain to have commission in the U.S. on July 1, 2022, at the age of 57. As the chaplain for Koa Moana 24, Brock has exercised his 36 years of ministry experience, being the guiding light for the Marines and Sailors and the catalyst behind the mission’s success. In the challenging and fast-paced forward-deployed environment, he emphasizes the importance of spiritual fitness as a crucial component of overall well-being. By nurturing their spiritual health, Marines and Sailors are better equipped to enhance their mental, moral, and physical resilience. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Daniel Childs and Lance Cpl. Hannah Hollerud)

Chaplains and religious program specialists from 1st Marine Division patrol through a Military Operations on Urban Terrain range during Religious Ministry Team (RMT) Training on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct 06, 2020. The annual training helps RMT's become more effective when operating in tactical environments. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Frank B. Webb)

U.S. Naval Deputy Group Chaplain Corey Thornton instructs the first stage of iRelate training, How to Succeed at Intimate Relationships, at Camp Pendleton, California on April 21, 2020. Stage one iRelate training is mandated for single first-term Marines and Sailors, as well as single officers (O1-O2) per Peak Performance Order (GruO 1500.11). (U.S. Marine Corps video by CDR Corey Thornton)

U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Joshua Sherwin, a Jewish chaplain, provides recommendations to Marines, Sailors and families on how to maintain mental and spiritual wellness amid COVID-19 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 2, 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Tyler Harrison and Lance Cpl. Ian Simmons, Music by Lance Cpl. Ian Simmons)

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Navy Lt. Cmdr. James Myers, chaplain for the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit slated to deploy later this year, shares his personal thoughts on the most important aspect of his job after 36 years of service to God, Corps and country. Story and video by Lance Cpl. Jacob Pruitt MARINE AIR-GROUND TASK FORCE TRAINING CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. – Service members pledge their lives to the service of others; while some serve their country for a few years proudly and then move on as civilians, some devote their entire lives, others pay in blood and go home physically or emotionally wounded, while some give their lives. Chaplains are service members who work to take care of those who are called to serve, it’s their job to reinforce the spiritual mettle of those who spend long months away from home and deal with the daily stress that comes with holding a spot with the world’s crisis response force. Lt. Cmdr. James Myers, a Pennsville, N. J., native, devoted his life to the service of God, Corps and his country, and has always worked toward supporting and taking care of others. Throughout his 36 years of service, Myers never stopped being a leader to his congregation or to the Marines under his guidance. He’s currently serving as the chaplain of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and continues to lead and teach those around him. “When I was a cadet at the Citadel, I got to see the different branches of service,” said Myers. “My father was in the Navy and my uncle was a pilot, but I didn’t know which branch of service I wanted to be a part of until I met with all the different branches.” Myers could have followed the example set by his father and joined the Navy, or let his love of aviation move him toward the Air force, but unexpectedly Myers felt compelled to join the United States Marine Corps. “I noticed something different about the Marines,” said Myers. “Marines are a different breed, and I was really impressed with the way the officers and staff non-commissioned officers cared for those under them; actually taking the time to understand them, getting to know them personally, and with that, building the bond that separated them from the others.” Myers set his mind on being a pilot after deciding on joining the Marines. Myers graduated and became a Marine aviator after getting the opportunity to go to flight school. “I loved every minute of my time being a pilot,” said Myers. “Sometimes it was hard to believe I was being paid to do the things I was doing.” During his time as a pilot from 1981 until 1987, Myers was passionate about taking care of Marines. After leaving the Marine Corps, he remained passionate about taking care of others and felt called to serve in a different manner. This time from behind a pulpit, he worked as a pastor for 12 years influencing and bettering the lives of those around him. “In 2008, my wife introduced me to a Navy article about the need for chaplains,” said Myers. “I prayed about it, and thought it through and ended up calling the recruiter. He said there was a place for a guy like me. So in 2008, I came back into the service with the Chaplain Corps.” Myers got a chance to see the world and experience a whole new side of the military while working on multiple deployment rotations. “I always loved getting to be a part of something like this,” said Myers. “The MEU is as good a snapshot of the military as you can ask for. It allows Marines and Sailors to see almost all of our core components working together in unison, and it can be a real learning and growing experience for all those involved. I couldn’t be happier being a part of it.” Myers always goes above and beyond his call of service. With men and women like him watching over the Marines and Sailors with the 15th MEU, our service members will not only be physically and mentally ready for the upcoming deployment, but spiritually ready and resilient to take on any and all challenges they may face.

Marines with Company K, 3rd battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, provide indirect fire support during an integrated training exercise aboard Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Aug. 14, 2016. The Marines of Company K can set up and fire the M777 Howitzer within minutes of arriving at a location, providing quick and accurate fire support to Marines on the ground.

U.S. Navy Commander Samuel Ravelo visits U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Service Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, during realistic urban training aboard Camp Roberts, Calif., Dec. 12, 2014. Ravelo is the chaplain of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The purpose of RUT is to provide the MEU the opportunity to conduct training in unfamiliar environments in preparation for their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Anna Albrecht/ Released)

Rear Admiral Margaret Kibben, Chaplain of the Marine Corps, shares a message for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Available in high definition.

Navy Chaplain Commander Mike Williams talks to a Kodiak...

Lance Cpl. Adam Henderson, from Clark, S.D., talks to a...

Lt. David Kim, from Mineola, N.Y., talks to a Mineola...

Petty Officer 2nd Class (RP2) Armando D. Arias, from San...

Navy Capt. Guy Lee, I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward) chaplain, and his wife, Carol, participate in an interview at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 27. Together, they share their daughter, Lauren, and son, Andrew. Available in high definition.

Lt. Cmdr. David D. Dinkins from Arlington, Texas, talks...

Reflections on September 11, 2001 interview with Dauod Parwani - Cultural Advisor, Hometown: Elk Grove, Calif., Marine Staff Sgt. Quintina Pearson - Female Engagement Team SNCOIC, Hometown: Lansing, Mich., Marine Lt. Col. Thomas Freel - Effects Officer, Hometown: Grosse Ile, Mich., Marines Sgt. Maj. Ernest Hoopii - Regimental Sergeant Major, Hometown: Moui, Hawaii., Navy Cmdr. Mark Winward - Chaplain, Hometown:East Hartford, Conn., Marine 1st Lt. Kyle Pubols - Intelligence Collections OIC, Hometown: Placerville, Calif., and Col. Roger Turner. Produced by Lance Cpl. Ammon Carter. Also available in High Definition.

Reflections on September 11, 2001 interview with Navy Cmdr. Mark Winward - Chaplain, Hometown:East Hartford, Conn. Produced by Lance Cpl. Ammon Carter. Also available in High Definition.