The Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth has declared the start of Spiritual Readiness Month, as noted in a recent Facebook announcement. During this month, military personnel and their families will be encouraged to explore and reflect on their spiritual health and resilience. The post featured Vice Adm. Scott Gray, Commander of Navy Installations Command, along with CNIC Force Chaplain Capt. Kurt Michaelis, each of whom emphasized the importance of spiritual well-being in service members’ lives.
The initiative, according to Capt. Michaelis is also aimed at strengthening the Navy community’s collective resilience, where spiritual health is considered foundational for building a strong support network.
With activities and resources set to be provided throughout the entire duration of Spiritual Readiness Month, NAS JRB Fort Worth hopes to not only highlight the importance of this often-overlooked aspect of service member readiness but also open up discussions and provide a space for personnel to explore personal spiritual paths, in an atmosphere of inclusivity and mutual respect, the intent is to remind personnel that readiness is not solely about the physical and the tactical but also the intangible dimensions of strength and resilience…