To Washington DC and Back
On Wednesday, May 20, I was informed that I had been invited to Washington D.C. to interview with the Navy CARE (Chaplain Accession Retention & Evaluation) board. This is the final step in the application process for active duty Navy chaplaincy (those that are selected for chaplaincy are generally offered a final selection in the form of a commission).
The interview itself went fine (after getting over a case of the nerves on the first two questions). Not sure where the board will land regarding my application (along with four more that were interviewed). It is now in God's hands (and those of this group of distinguished senior chaplains).
Friday (5/29) addition: From my hotel mate: "He [our chaplain recruiter] told me at the airport that he felt pretty good about the both of us and that when he talked to the board after each of our interviews they seemed very pleased. His impression from them was favorable."
Blessings,
G