Arizona National Guard Chaplains

05/06/2025

Thank you, CH Hughes…grateful for your service at home with the Arizona National Guard and abroad with the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa.

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12/30/2024

Grateful for CH Danny Hughes and SSG Treviño of the 158th MEB…as well as CH Karen Meeker of AFRICOM taking care of our troops forward in harm’s way.

Great to see this! On December 24, 2024, a heartwarming scene unfolded in Somalia. Chaplain Col. Karen Meeker, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), and Maj. Danny…

11/05/2024

Grateful for CH (1LT) Fr. Estevan Wetzel and the spiritual space he maintains for our Arizona National Guardmen!

Father Estevan Wetzel found his calling in high school and now serves in multiple communities.

08/29/2024

If you knew Charles Perkins (Navy & Army veteran), his graveside committal will be held Tuesday at 10:30 on 3 September 2024 at the National Memorial Cemetery in North Phoenix.

And if you didn’t know him, please consider attending as a grateful nation renders Military Honors for faithful service.

(PM me for any additional details)

08/09/2024

Congratulations to CH (1LT) Fr. Estevan Wetzel and LT Arturo Gastelum of the Arizona Army National Guard!

08/03/2024

One the great to serve our Community, State, and Nation!

05/05/2024

Congratulations to our newest Master Sergeant (MSG) in the Arizona National Guard Chaplain Corps, MSG Brian Davis!
MSG Davis serves as the State Master Religious Affairs NCOIC for Arizona.

04/18/2024

Congratulations, welcome (and “re-welcome”) to our newest Arizona National Guard chaplain, CH (1LT) Benjamin Starks!

Yesterday here at the U.S. Army Institute for Religious Leadership, we promoted Benjamin and conducted the oath of office from Chaplain Candidate to Chaplain with CH Starks’s wife Sara and onlooking CHBOLC classmates.

CH Starks, thank you for answering the call to Nurture, Care, and Honor!



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04/15/2024

Last week held a momentous occasion as Chaplain (MAJ-R) Fr. Craig Friedley conducted an oath of office with Fr. Estevan Wetzel (now Chaplain (1LT) Wetzel) before the student body of the John Paul II High School in Litchfield Park!

It was a powerful reminder of the unwavering commitment to service and duty. As a valuable member of our community, Chaplain Wetzel not only offers spiritual guidance and religious support, but also exemplifies selflessness and leadership every step of the way.

His dedication is a beacon of inspiration, reminding us all of the importance of leading by example. Let us join together in congratulating Fr. Wetzel in this step and wishing him well as he heads to Ft. Jackson, SC for the Chaplain Basic Officer Leadership Course next month. 🇺🇸🙏