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🥾 Building endurance, one mile at a time! 💪BLC 26030 hit the road this morning for a 3-mile conditioning hike, putting p...
10/09/2026

🥾 Building endurance, one mile at a time! 💪

BLC 26030 hit the road this morning for a 3-mile conditioning hike, putting physical readiness and perseverance into action!
(Photos by Ch. Jamin Bailey)

👋 BLC Class 26030 is onboard! CAPT Tavis Long welcomed the newest students to the schoolhouse as they begin their journe...
09/29/2026

👋 BLC Class 26030 is onboard!

CAPT Tavis Long welcomed the newest students to the schoolhouse as they begin their journey at NCS. Their time here will build on their skills, strengthen their readiness, and prepare them to support Sailors and Marines across the Fleet.

Welcome to NCS, BLC 26030! ⚓

Join us in welcoming the newest members of the NCS community and follow along as they learn, grow, and prepare to serve with purpose.

RP Manager’s Course -  Class 26040! BZ! Continue to do great things for our Chaplains, Sailors, and Marines.
09/27/2026

RP Manager’s Course - Class 26040!
BZ! Continue to do great things for our Chaplains, Sailors, and Marines.

25 Sep 2026⭐️ Congratulations to the graduates of ALC, ILC, and RPMC 26040! Today, NCS celebrated the graduation of Sail...
09/25/2026

25 Sep 2026
⭐️ Congratulations to the graduates of ALC, ILC, and RPMC 26040!

Today, NCS celebrated the graduation of Sailors who completed advanced training designed to strengthen their knowledge, leadership, and readiness to serve across the Fleet.

Congratulations to each graduate on this accomplishment, and thank you for your dedication to the Navy Chaplain Corps, Religious Ministry Teams, and the Sailors and Marines you will support. BZ, graduates! ⚓️🇺🇸

BZ Chaplain Hardy! 👏🏻
09/23/2026

BZ Chaplain Hardy! 👏🏻

NORFOLK, Va. — More than 30 years after earning his Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist qualification aboard USS Tortuga (L*D 46), Lt. Cmdr. Duane E. Hardy returned to the same ship to complete another surface qualification milestone — this time as the ship’s command chaplain.

The Naval Chaplaincy School warmly welcomed VADM Jeffrey Czerewko, Chief of Naval Personnel, for another insightful visi...
09/23/2026

The Naval Chaplaincy School warmly welcomed VADM Jeffrey Czerewko, Chief of Naval Personnel, for another insightful visit to the schoolhouse.
Speaking to NCS Staff, Advanced Leadership Course (ALC), Intermediate Leadership Course (ILC), and Religious Program Specialist Manager’s Course students, VADM Czerewko focused on questions and perspectives of our Chaplains and RPs. His candid discussion provided valuable insight and reinforced the high value he holds in listening, learning, preparing, and retaining our Sailors.

Additionally, we are always excited to bring VADM Czerewko back into our Archives, giving him meaningful opportunity to connect the Navy’s history with the people and stories that continue to shape our service today.
(Photos by Jessica Nilsson)

Leadership, recognition, and mission. ⚓️Rear Admiral Bob Christian, Deputy Chief of Chaplains and Chaplain of the Marine...
09/22/2026

Leadership, recognition, and mission. ⚓️

Rear Admiral Bob Christian, Deputy Chief of Chaplains and Chaplain of the Marine Corps, returned to the Naval Chaplaincy School for his first visit since assuming his new positions.

During his visit, RDML Christian recognized four deserving members of the NCS team: Chaplain Edward Erwin, Chaplain Shawn Hazel, RP1 Joseph Edwards, and RP2 Nicholas MacRae.

He also addressed the RP Manager’s Course, emphasizing the vital role Religious Program Specialists play throughout the Fleet in supporting Sailors, Marines, and Chaplains.

NCS was proud to welcome RDML Christian back to the schoolhouse and grateful for his continued leadership and support of the Chaplain Corps team. ⚓️

A beautiful Newport sunset over the water, with the NCS Schoolhouse standing at the center of another day of training, s...
09/21/2026

A beautiful Newport sunset over the water, with the NCS Schoolhouse standing at the center of another day of training, service, and purpose. ⚓️🌅

09/18/2026

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