In terms of the role of chaplains, chaplains provide pastoral care, and it doesn't stop once you're outside the armed forces or if you're not yourself an armed forces member but you're part of an armed forces family. The chaplain or padre can play a major role, often when there's not easy access to other religious leaders when serving or when on base. I think ensuring that those chaplains are present, readily available and have the resources they need to provide that care to families more broadly is really critical.
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