War in Iraq

Ministry in a war zone

A shortage of military chaplains is adding an additional strain on members of the National Guard and their families. One chaplain who has served in Iraq discusses the support systems soldiers need for spiritual health.

Guests

• John Morris: Chaplain major currently serving the Minnesota Army National Guard and co-creator of "Beyond the Yellow Ribbon," a program that serves to reintegrate National Guard members into society. He is also a veteran of the Iraq war.

More from MPR

• Army "goofed" in communicating Minnesota Guard deployment extension plans
  January 17, 2007
• Minnesota National Guard mission in Iraq extended
  January 10, 2007

Resources

• Chaplain John Morris on Speaking of Faith
• Beyond the Yellow Ribbon