The Four Chaplains Ceremony

Col. Phil Heseltine, 931st Air Refueling Wing commander, speaks during The Four Chaplain Ceremony Feb. 12, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. During the speech, an image of a stamp was displayed that the U.S. Postal Service issued in 1948 in remembrance of the chaplains. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Crawley)

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The Four Chaplains Ceremony

Volunteers and members of the chapel serve food during The Four Chaplains Ceremony Feb. 12, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. In 1944, the chaplains were posthumously awarded with the Distinguished Service Cross and Purple Heart. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Crawley)

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The Four Chaplains Ceremony

The Four Chaplains were recognized for their service and sacrifice during The Four Chaplains Ceremony Feb. 12, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. In 1943, the chaplain’s transport ship was hit by a torpedo from a German submarine. Survivors witnessed the chaplains praying on the deck of the sinking ship after giving away their own life jackets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Crawley)

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The Four Chaplains Ceremony

Published Feb. 12, 2019
By U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Crawley
22nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Col. Phil Heseltine, 931st Air Refueling Wing commander, speaks during The Four Chaplain Ceremony Feb. 12, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. During the speech, an image of a stamp was displayed that the U.S. Postal Service issued in 1948 in remembrance of the chaplains. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Crawley)