Chaplain Corps Summit reinforces spiritual readiness, unveils new vision

Published Aug. 15, 2025
By Staff Sgt. Emmeline James
Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) -- The Air Force Chaplain Corps wrapped up its annual summit, Aug. 14, bringing together Religious Support Teams from across the Total Force to focus on spiritual readiness and alignment under the Chaplain Corps’ new motto: HC Ready!

The summit, held Aug. 12 to 14, marked the official rollout of the Chaplain Corps updated vision and strategic priorities, which center around three key lines of effort: fortifying the warfighter spirit, developing Chaplain Corps leaders and capabilities, and generating Religious Support Team readiness.

Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) Trent Davis, Air Force and Space Force chief of chaplains, gives a keynote speech at the annual Air Force Chaplain Corps Summit in Arlington, Va., Aug. 11, 2025. Davis announced the Chaplain Corps' new motto, 'HC Ready!', that focuses on fortifying the warfighter spirit, developing Chaplain Corps leaders and capabilities, and generating Religious Support Team readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Emmeline James)

“As our Airmen and Guardians deliver air and space power advantage to the Joint Force, the Chaplain Corps at home and abroad ensures that warfighters are spiritually fit and ready to thrive across the spectrum of military operations—from competition before the fight, during the fight, after the fight and beyond their time in uniform,” said Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) Trent Davis, Air Force and Space Force chief of chaplains.

The summit highlighted the Corps’ role in fostering spiritual fitness as a cornerstone of resilience, connection and mission effectiveness. Leaders highlighted that supporting the spiritual well-being of Airmen and Guardians is crucial for preparing the force to meet the demands of modern conflict.

Participants were provided updates on revised Air Force Instructions and introduced to new tools designed to enhance spiritual fitness, supporting the decentralized execution of the Corps’ mission across active-duty, Reserve and Guard components.

Davis also stressed the importance of unity and integration, aligning the Chaplain Corps’ “One Chaplain Corps” message with Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David Allvin’s “One Air Force” concept.

The event highlighted the Chaplain Corps’ unwavering commitment to supporting warfighters wherever they serve, ensuring they remain spiritually fit and ready in every domain, phase and condition of the fight.