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Home Front Holidays

[…]your best to make it special, but don’t think that doing more will make it better. If you are a home front spouse this year, decide what is most important to you and just do your best. 3. Determine in advance to keep a positive outlook. Many well-intentioned souls (often including our own families) become especially “sorry for you” during the holidays. It is okay to publicly acknowledge that you would rather have your deployed loved one home, but it is also okay to truly enjoy the season. Honestly tell others that while you appreciate their concern, you have decided […]

Returning Home

[…]made in their absence and be positive about their spouse’s accomplishments. Troops may return home only to discover their spouses have become more confident and independent. They’ve had to operate alone during the months apart, and have grown by the experience. Feeling Like an Outsider Some soldiers hesitate to re-enter the family system since it’s not easy to pick up where they left off. They may feel like an outsider or appear indecisive. Perhaps the best way to return is initially as an honored guest– expecting their children to turn to the remaining spouse for permission, and letting the rules […]

Service Separations

[…]from this) OCF was the place where I could unload my troubles. Since Ididn’t work outside the home, I appreciated the opportunity for adult conversation and fellowship. Kyle was born while Jerry was on a Mediterranean cruise. It was an OCF friend who drove me to the hospital and OCF people who brought me meals and did my laundry. Two other OCF families kept the two older boys until I got home again. But whether it is OCF or a similar small group, do try to get established in one, preferably before your husband leaves. Cultivate one or two especially […]

A day in the life of OCF

[…]trouble… I know you’re busy but I didn’t have anyone else I can share this burden with…” Hospitality ministry flourishes today across OCF land: small group fellowships being welcomed to the open doors of private homes; OCF’s conference centers, Maranatha Mansion at USNA, and the Fellowship House at USMA. Rita Wade now prepares for her cadet women’s Bible study, a ministry passion of hers and of others. Tom and Cheri juggle their USMA OCF baccalaureate weekend: four families lodging, making pasta salad for 500 people, hundreds of chairs set up for the spiritual commissioning ceremony, dozens of bridesmaids dressing for […]

We Honor Them

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[…]the call. They served, knowing they would see danger and they would be away from family and home, but they did it selflessly. Please pray for their families and friends back home, that God will comfort them in their sorrow, knowing that these five soldiers did their duty […]

Illinois – Scott AFB

Hospitality Home: Capt Suzanna Palmer, USAF Email: [email protected] Phone: (321) 271-0343 Additional Information: To anyone desiring a place to relax, eat a warm meal, an overnight stay (up to 6 guests) or looking for fellowship, you are welcome to stay in my home. Whether PCS-ing in/out of Scott or just a TDY, families, children, pets, and single ladies are all invited! My pet bunny and I would be glad to have you! There’s plenty of parking space, washer/dryer, keyless entry, and wifi. I enjoy cooking and can provide a meal for any type of dietary restrictions. If you would prefer […]

Washington – Darrington

Hospitality Home: Major Carson & Wendy Tavenner, USAF (Ret), Phone: (301) 367-8969, Email: [email protected] Additional Information: We can provide a meal and an overnight stay for up to 20 guests, depending on weather and comfort levels. Our home is a wilderness retreat nestled in a bowl of mountains and rivers in the North Cascades. The sleeping options include a bedroom, heated “glamping” tent, bunk tent, and hammocks. Meals are fantastic (Wendy is an expert cook) and we can accommodate a wide range of dietary requirements. The home provides opportunities for a range of physical and spiritual needs: solitude and fellowship, […]

Arizona – Tucson

[…]would love to have guests. We can provide for a meal and/or an overnight stay for up to four. Our home has two guest bedrooms, each with a queen size bed. We have two outdoor cats and no pets in our […]

North Carolina – MCAS Cherry Point

[…](858) 877-8811 Additional information: My roommate and I would love to share a meal and the home with any ladies visiting, passing through, or looking for transitional housing near MCAS Cherry Point. There are no pets in the home, but we may be able to accommodate them on a case-by-case basis. There is plenty of street parking for cars, but boats or trailers are not permitted in the neighborhood. The garage has some space available for temporary […]

Kentucky – Fort Knox

[…](212) 601-2795. Additional Information: We welcome up to 6 guests for a meal in our home. We have four children and 2 dogs. Please feel free to park on the street in front of our home or the empty lot next […]

North Carolina – Camp Lejeune

[…][email protected] Additional information: We invite singles, couples, and small families to our home for a meal and/or an overnight stay. Our home has easy access to Camp Lejeune. It has a single guestroom with a queen bed and other rooms if an air mattress meets the need. We have two dogs, a fenced yard, kayaks, and a fitness […]

Virginia – Williamsburg

Hospitality Home: Daniel Lavinder. Phone: (865) 228-2525. Email: [email protected] Additional Information: Willing to provide either a meal if you’re just passing through or overnight stay. Can accommodate 4 guests. We have 4 children, no pets. Sleeping accommodations are based on available beds, but we have the flexibility to host more if needed. TRACEN Yorktown and Fort Eustis are equidistant from our home, but I am actually stationed at USCG Base Portsmouth. Contact me for directions and more […]

Virginia – Woodbridge

Hospitality Home: Corey and Jessica Bowman Email: [email protected] Phone: (706) 973-0324 Additional Information: We are able to provide overnight accommodations for single service members and families of 4-5. Our home is suitable for all ages, including infants. Please note our household includes a small dog. We are located near Fort Belvoir, Quantico, and other government offices in northern […]

Colorado – Colorado Springs

Hospitality Home: Bruce and Karolyn Verde Email: [email protected]  Phone: (913) 375-7544 Additional Information: Can provide an overnight stay AND a meal. No pets or children at home. Parking available in the driveway and on the street. Bedrooms are in the basement and on the 2nd floor; not handicap accessible due to the […]

Virginia – Woodbridge

Hospitality Home: COL Bob & Jane Baer, USA. Email: [email protected] We can provide an overnight stay AND a meal for up to four individuals. We welcome children, but please note that ours is not a baby-safe home. Pets will need to be crated or kept in a carrier for some portions of the day. We are also OCF Bible study contacts and leaders; you’re welcome to join us. Contact us for directions and more […]

Alabama – Redstone Arsenal

Hospitality Home: LtCol Dean Driskill, USMC (Ret) Email: [email protected] Phone: (252) 626-9641 Additional Information: I can provide an overnight stay and a meal for up to two guests. My home has two guest rooms, each with a full bathroom. Located approximately 20 minutes from Redstone Arsenal and downtown […]

Texas – Huntsville

Hospitality Home: Spencer and Christy Burkhalter, Phone: (936) 400-9613, Email: [email protected] Additional Information: We are willing to provide a meal and an overnight stay. Our guest accommodations include a guest room with living area and kitchenette. The guest room can accommodate 2 adults and the living area can sleep 2 adults or 2-3 children. We have 3 teenage children and 2 dogs. Our home backs up to Sam Houston National Forest and we live near Huntsville State Park, Stubblefield Lake, and Lake […]

South Carolina – Lancaster

Hospitality Home: Col Denny and Mrs. Sharrie Danielson, USAF (Ret) Email: [email protected]  Phone: (703) 582-8929 Additional Information: Can provide an overnight stay AND a meal for 4 to 6 people. We live south of Charlotte, NC, within 65 miles of Shaw AFB and Ft. Jackson. Our home is not easily accessible for handicap requirements. If have a dog, if you have allergies. We prefer not to host animals but will consider kenneling in the garage/patio for extenuating […]

Florida – Orlando

Hospitality Home: COL Verner and Virginia Kiernan, USA (Ret) Email: [email protected] Phone: (870) 370-2086 Additional Information: We can provide a meal and overnight stays for 4 singles or a family of up to 8.  We have 3 queen beds, 2 twin beds, and a crib. Our home is only 20 minutes from popular attractions. No pets, please, as we already have two cats and a […]

Maryland – Dunkirk

Hospitality Home: CAPT Robert W. Warren, USCG (Ret) Email: [email protected] Phone: (301) 257-7512 Additional Information: We welcome you for a meal and/or an overnight stay. We have two guest rooms with queen beds and plenty of carpeted floor space for additional air mattresses. We have a friendly German Shepherd, so guests would have to be ok with dogs in the […]

Nevada – Nellis AFB

Hospitality Home: Maj. Gary & Denise Fullington, USAF (Ret) Email: [email protected] Phone: (702) 217-0391 Additional Information: We welcome guests for an overnight stay or just a meal. Our home can comfortably accommodate up to 5 guests. We have two cats; any dogs coming along will have to remain […]

Florida – Patrick SFB

Hospitality Home: Major Robert Johnston, USAFR. Email: [email protected] Phone: (518) 578-3304 Additional information: I welcome guests for a meal and/or an overnight stay. My home as two spare bedrooms (one with a queen size bed, the other a full size) and a full guest bathroom, accommodating two single men or up to two couples for an overnight stay. Please contact me 48 hours ahead of time. I am about 25 minutes from Patrick Space Force Base and 45 minutes to Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. No pets, […]

Maryland – Aberdeen Proving Ground

Hospitality Home: COL Laurence and Tracey Mixon, USA (Ret). Email: [email protected] Phone: (703) 270-8627 Additional information: We welcome guests for an overnight stay or even just a meal. Our home is 15 minutes from I-95. We can accommodate 5 comfortably and can make room for more. Pets are welcome in the […]

Arizona – Peoria

Hospitality Home: CAPT Ken and Christi Say, USPHS (Ret). Email: [email protected], Phone: (520) 665-8312 (Ken) or (520) 665-8313 (Christi). Additional Information: We welcome guests for a meal or an overnight stay. Our home can accommodate 4 in one bedroom and many more on couches. Please note that we have two […]

Texas – Sheppard AFB

Hospitality Home: Major Bonnie Lange, USAF. Email: [email protected] Phone: (719) 650-6856 Additional Information: I can accommodate up to 5 guests for a meal and/or an overnight stay. There is ample parking available on a quiet street. Please note that I have a cat in the […]

Georgia – Robins AFB

Hospitality Home: Maj Nate Cromer, USAF and Capt Bethany Cromer, USAF Reserve. Email: [email protected], Phone: (540) 974-3010. Additional Information: We welcome guests (individual or family) for a meal and/or an overnight stay. We’re a working dual-mil (AF/AF Rerserve) family with three small children and a cat. Our guest room has a queen bed, an extra twin bed and a separate full bathroom. We have a fenced back yard and are willing to host guests with a dog that is cat- and child-friendly. Our home is just 20 minutes from the Robins AFB main […]

South Carolina – Spartanburg

Hospitality Home: Pat Devine. Email: [email protected]. Phone: (910) 710-4468. Additional Information: We welcome guests for a meal and/or an overnight stay. We are empty nesters in a big nest! Our home has multiple spare bedrooms and bathrooms. Located in a gated community just north of Spartanburg, […]

Louisiana – Houma

Hospitality Home: Vince & Mariya DeTerlizzi, USCG. Phone: (785) 217-8525. Email: [email protected]. Additional Information: We welcome up to five guests for meals and/or overnight stays. Our home has two spare bedrooms, each with a queen-sized bed, and an office/den area where we can put a twin sized roll out bed. We have a golden […]

Six Generations: 2

[…]out the U.S. policy toward Vietnam, the President prepared to start bringing troops home and many back home protested the war in America’s streets. He knew that wasn’t how things were supposed to be but was being honest with Al. When Al received Jon’s letter he immediately penned a reply that mildly scolded Jon and lovingly but directly charged him with the firm responsibility of taking the fight aggressively to the enemy. Jon never received Al’s letter. But he really didn’t need it. He knew in his heart what he had to do… …Sergeant Joe Christopher left his four-man reconnaissance […]

The Heartbeat of OCF

[…]under the Find OCF Near You button on the OCF website.  If you’re not listed there call the OCF home office to get listed. Group Leader Action Checklist Encourage OCF non-members to join by giving them the Heartbeat of OCF brochure or sign up directly online at the OCF website. Collect annual feedback using the feedback form available on the OCF website. Be sure the OCF home office has your group’s current day/time meeting information. Update your own personal profile, too. […]

Time, Talent, Treasure: Retirees

[…]Silliman: With our military moves and varied church experiences, OCF was, for many years, our ‘home church’ whether we were worshipping in a community church, base chapel, or sharing with a local home group. Those OCF men and women who nurtured us in biblical truths and held us up in times of trials remain to this day our dearest friends and encouraging examples. Joe Orosz: We have seen the conference centers equip us to serve. It’s so exciting seeing second generation OCF involvement in my own family, and with other families a third generation impact. That is priceless. John Orosz: […]

Texas – San Antonio

Hospitality Home: LTC Chris & Sheila Barry, USA (Ret), Email: [email protected], Phone: (210) 556-9660. Additional Info: Can provide a meal AND an overnight stay for 2 to 4 people. We can host larger numbers if just needing a meal. Please note that we have a cat and a […]

Pennsylvania – New Castle

Hospitality Home: Maj Richard “Eric” Burkett, USMC (Ret) Phone: (760) 271-5597 Email: [email protected] Additional Information: We can accommodate 2 adults. We have a dedicated guest bedroom and bathroom with a roll-in shower and a large, fixed bench. As a double amputee, I am blessed to have a guest suite that accommodates people with similar disabilities. Please call to […]

Pennsylvania – Martinsburg

Hospitality Home: Pastor Richard Ford Phone: (814) 502-2146 Email: [email protected] Additional Information: Located 30 minutes north of White Sulphur Springs Conference Center. Free room and breakfast for OCF members and families if you need a stop over while traveling. Can sleep up to 8 in lower level bedrooms with private bath. Contact me for availability and […]

Vermont – Norwich University

Hospitality Home: Carlos and Chris Pinkham Email: [email protected] Phone: (802) 881-3226 Additional Information: We can accommodate 2 adults, children possibly. Will provide breakfast. We have a dog pen for dogs but no room in the house for them since we have two cats. There is plenty of parking space since we live in the country. Located  four miles from Norwich University. Contact for directions and more details. We kindly ask for you to contact us at least two weeks prior to your desired […]

Alabama – Montgomery

Hospitality Home: Hous & Tami Waring Email: [email protected] Phone: (334) 467-7275 Additional Information: Willing to provide either a meal if you’re just passing through or overnight stay. Our acreage has a pool, a dog run area, and parking on site. Space and bed configuration varies, so please give us a call or […]

Colorado – Monument

Hospitality Home: David and Lori Warner Email: [email protected] Phone: (719) 314-5002 Additional Information: Willing to provide a meal for those just passing through or an overnight stay if needed. We have 4 bedrooms. We have a very grouchy dog who doesn’t play well with small children and other dogs. Contact us for directions and more […]

Colorado – Colorado Springs

Hospitality Home: Ms. Karen Henderson Email: [email protected] Phone: (505) 514-8073 Additional Information: Willing to provide either a meal if you’re just passing through or overnight stay. Can accommodate 5 people. Families and Ladies welcome. No single or unaccompanied men. Garage parking. No pets. No smoking. Contact for directions and more […]

Pennsylvania – Manns Choice

Hospitality Home: Art and Paula Halvorson Email: [email protected] Phone: (410) 562-1535 Additional Information: Willing to provide an overnight stay or a meal if you’re just passing through. We have accommodations for one couple and a barn for any pets that can stay outside. No indoor pets, […]

Hawaii – Honolulu

Hospitality Home: COL Tom and Amy Matelski, USA, Email: [email protected], Phone: 808-673-1574. Additional Information: Can provide an overnight stay AND a meal. We are able to host a single family but have limited space for pets. Located in a military housing area with open […]

Mississippi – Keesler AFB

Hospitality Home: Capt Alesha Heinz, USAF. Email: [email protected] Phone: (925) 768-7903. I will happily host fellow OCFers for a meal and/or overnight stay for up to 6 people. (Please note that I have 2 cats.) You are also welcome to contact me if you are going to be moving into the area and would like information about Keesler/the area or just need a local […]

Oklahoma – Vance AFB

Hospitality Home: Maj Howard Deunk, USAF, (Ret) Email: [email protected]  Phone: (580) 234-2502 Additional Information: Can provide an overnight stay AND a meal. We have two guest rooms with a double bed in each (i.e., 2 couples) and 4 couches that can accommodate one person […]

Utah – Salt Lake City

Hospitality Home: Maj Andy & Christy Clark, USAF (Ret), Email: [email protected], Phone: (801) 573-5488. Additional Information: Can provide an overnight stay AND a meal for 2 people. SF Condo with one outside patio step. A/C, 2 guests in queen bed. Private bath, secure WiFi, laundry. Small-medium, well-trained dog OK. Seasonal pool. May provide ride from/to SLC International. Approximately 40mi. south of Hill […]

New Jersey – Picatinny Arsenal

Hospitality Home: LTC Micah and Keri Rue, USA Email: [email protected]  Phone: (719) 351-7044 Additional Information: Can provide an overnight stay AND a meal. We have two guest rooms available, each with a queen bed and attached bathroom. Additional room with two twins available if needed. We have four children. Families with children are […]

Connecticut – New London

Hospitality Home: LT Sam Alexander, USN. Email: [email protected]. Phone: (309) 944-7704. Additional Information: Can provide an overnight stay AND a meal for 3 people. Available as short-term housing for TAD personnel at USCGA or the Submarine Base. USCGA cadets may be present. Please contact for […]

New York – Latham

Hospitality Home: Lyndsay (Fredericksen) Katauskas Email: [email protected] Phone: (310) 686-4194 Additional Information: Can provide an overnight stay AND a meal for up to 6 people. I’m a USMC Veteran and the wife of a LTC at USMA. We’ve got 2 Bichon Frise’s and 2 boys. No parking limitation. Pool during the […]

Virginia – Lake Ridge

Hospitality Home: Dick and Ruth Williams, LTC, USA (Ret), Email: [email protected], Phone: (571) 562-2494. Additional Information: We are located about 20 minutes from Ft. Belvoir and about 30-45 minutes from Washington DC (the Pentagon, Joint Base Myer/Henderson Hall, Ft. McNair, Joint Base Anacostia/Bolling, and the Washington Navy Yard). We can provide an overnight stay AND a meal for up to 5 guests. We have three bedrooms available (2 queen beds and one single), plus an air mattress and couches to accommodate even more guests. Parking is available in the driveway. No pets, […]

Florida – Pace

Hospitality Home: LT Matt Cleveland, USN and ENS Carrie Cleveland, USN Email: [email protected] Phone: (301) 801-3734 We would love to welcome you in for a meal and a good night’s sleep. We have a queen mattress and a blow-up twin mattress with all the trimmings along with a baby who loves to snuggle. Reach out if you are in the […]

Texas – Austin

Hospitality Home: COL Rob & Rhonda Humphrey, USA (Ret) Email: [email protected] Phone: (512) 718-9302 Additional Information: Located just about 25 minutes east of Austin. We can provide an overnight stay (up to 4 guests) AND a meal. We have two bedrooms with queen sized beds, and space for an RV with hookups. Kids are […]

Virginia – Naval Station Norfolk

Hospitality Home: LT Michael Hanes, USN and Capt Laura Hanes, USMC Michael: (804) 310-0845, [email protected] Laura: (480) 821-4241, [email protected] Additional Information: We are willing to provide a meal and an overnight stay for up to five people. There is plenty of street parking in the cul-de-sac. Pets may be accommodated. Please contact us, and we’ll see if we can work […]

West Virginia – Union

Hospitality Home: LTC Scott Womack, USA (Ret) Email: [email protected]  Phone: (304) 992-4405 Additional Information: Can provide an overnight stay AND a meal for up to 4 people. Children and pets are welcome but will require supervision around horses, bees, chickens, our gentle giant German Shepherd, and farm equipment. Come enjoy a break from the hustle and bustle of 21st Century life in “almost heaven, West […]

Ohio – Toledo

Hospitality Home: LTC Jeff & Grace Silliman, USAF (Ret) Email: [email protected]  Phone: (567) 298-5416 Additional Information: Can provide an overnight stay AND a meal. We have 3  bed rooms and inflatable beds in a semi finished basement. Parking is available in the drive way and on the street. Fenced in back yard and Small pets may be […]

Hawaii – Ewa Beach

Hospitality Home: Rob Rendle Email:  [email protected]  Phone: (425) 289-9655 Additional Information:  My apartment is on the third floor  and  there is no elevator, only stairs.  The guestroom has a queen bed that can accommodate two adults comfortably. Guest parking can be arranged, and there is also street parking. I currently have a 2005 Toyota Camry as a spare vehicle and folks may use […]

Virginia – Clifton

Hospitality Home: Colonel Paul & Aimee Riegert, USMC (Ret) Email: [email protected] Phone: (401) 835-4158 Additional Information: We can provide meals and overnight stays for up to 6 guests (two queen beds and two twin-sized mattresses on the floor) in our small farm just outside of DC. We have plenty of space for children and parking. Please coordinate before bringing […]

Virginia – Clifton

Hospitality Home: Colonel Paul & Aimee Riegert, USMC (Ret) Email: [email protected] Phone: (401) 835-4158 Additional Information: We can provide meals and overnight stays for up to 6 guests (two queen beds and two twin-sized mattresses on the floor) in our small farm just outside of DC. We have plenty of space for children and parking. Please coordinate before bringing […]

Kentucky – Fort Knox

Hospitality Home: COL Steve Schmidt, USA Phone: (913) 680-7837 Email: [email protected] Additional Information: We welcome you as our guest for a meal or an overnight stay. We can host up to four guests between a spare bedroom upstairs and an air mattresses downstairs. We have two dogs who love all humans and can support hosting pets with some prior […]

Massachusetts – Joint Base Cape Cod

Hospitality Home: LT Peter & Lydia Reeve, USCG Email: [email protected] Phone: (757) 949-7827 Additional Information: We are happy to host anyone coming through the area for a night or two, or even just a meal and coffee. Please note, a CAC is needed for access to the military base. Pets can be considered on a case-by-case basis. Feel free to reach out, even if you just have questions about the […]

Utah – Hill AFB

Hospitality Home: Col Scotty & Joelyn Nowlin, USAF (Ret), Email: [email protected] Phone: (703) 232-3950 Additional Information: We welcome up to 6 guests for a meal and/or an overnight stay. We are just east of Hill AFB in Mountain Green, UT. Please note that we have two German Shepherd dogs and three […]

Georgia – Moody AFB

Hospitality Home: Gabe and Rachel Chase Email: [email protected] Phone: (402) 975-7046 Additional Information: We welcome guests for a meal and/or an overnight stay. We can accommodate two guests comfortably in studio-style guest house with a king-size bed. We are happy to have more guests but it may include using an air mattress, an RV, camping, etc. There is a dog on the property; trained/non-destructive pets are […]

Colorado – Colorado Springs

Hospitality Home: Cathy Wahlstrom. Email: [email protected] Phone: (719) 232-7468 Additional Information: We can provide an overnight stay AND a meal. We have three small dogs and a large, fenced yard, and can accommodate guests with one dog weighing less than 60 lbs. Smoking is permitted only outside on the […]

Pennsylvania – Central

Hospitality Home: Don & Leticia Koch, USAF (Ret). Phone: (570) 502-5015 Email: [email protected] Additional details: We welcome guests for meals and/or overnight stays. We can comfortably accommodate up to ten guests. Family environment; no alcohol, vaping, or drug use permitted. Service animals are welcome, but no pets […]

Ice Cream in Iraq

[…]wish there were no wars anywhere. If there was no war, we would all be happy and Soldiers would be home with their families. It’s too bad there are so many bad guys out there who want to have wars against the good guys. 12. Do you like it in Iraq? Honestly, I do not like it here much. The main reason is because I have to be away from my family for such a long time. There are some good things about Iraq though. The best thing is the people I have met here. They want to have a […]

It Didn’t Surprise God

[…]We had been warned of a multitude of potential complications, but Heather was protected. It hit home when a retired C-141 pilot contrasted Heather with his coworker who was in a remarkably similar situation. The only notable difference was the people who were praying for Heather. While his coworker suffered complications, Heather sailed through the treatment. I’m convinced the specific prayers of those who chose to pray alongside us made the difference. And yet this story is not complete unless I consider the alternative. God is not bound to say yes. He holds the length of Heather’s days in His […]

OCF Groups and You

[…]great resources for starting/leading groups and finding other OCF groups near you. Or contact the home office link-up program for assistance. Let the home office know if you do begin a group, and encourage others in your group to officially join OCF—not just participate in an OCF group—so they can enjoy the camaraderie and benefits of formal membership. Enjoy the unique camaraderie we have through OCF—connecting in fellowship with other military members who love Jesus, to support, equip, and encourage each other in God’s Word.   Beth Dowty served as a personnel officer in the United States Air Force from 2000-2004. […]

Staying Up Late

[…]duty at night at each tower) talked about a myriad of things. I learned that one of them was going home in a few weeks for leave. His baby was not quite a month old when he deployed. The other soldier was only nineteen years old. Man, did I start to feel my age then! Towards the end of our time together, I asked if I could say a quick prayer for them. “Sure, sir,” the guard said. “Always love it when you pray for us.” I put my arms around their shoulders and prayed for them. I asked that […]
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Three Words

[…]restraint. I encourage you to make it a goal so that when you and the men and women you lead come home from war, you come home with nothing to be ashamed of. “Jesus is Lord” will add a dimension of ministry to your life. Through chapels, OCF, and other forums, you will seek to carry out the Great Commission. All of us are called to be active parts of the Body of Christ, “speaking to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs” and always being “prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the […]
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Two Greedy Institutions

[…]making. c. Make time to do it. Discipline yourself to change your emotional focus on the way home at the end of the day to give real attention to the family. Take time with the children. (e.g., playing with them before supper; putting them to bed). Sometimes come home for supper and spend some time with the family. Then, if necessary, return to the office to finish the day’s work. Pray together. Practice little expressions of love. Recognize your need for God’s grace. Pray for his grace to lead and love your family. Some things the officer wants from his […]

Finishing Strong, in Iraq and Life

[…]are professional, dedicated, strong, and compassionate. Yes, they looked forward to getting home to their families and lives on American soil. But in Iraq last summer, morale was upbeat-considering they still had to take cover when sirens sounded “incoming rocket fire” from insurgents. My view is our soldiers knew they were finishing strong because they understand what was started and what the ending result should look like. As New Testament Christians, we are aware that God desires His children to finish strong-in our daily endeavors and all the way to our last breath on this side of eternity. I believe […]

Getting Intentional in Your Marriage

[…]or together for His purposes. In essence, this couple hosted an OCF fellowship in their home (1 Corinthians 16:19). As they opened their home and lives, the members of their small group fellowship would have likely seen in them how couples grow together spiritually and keep pace with each other for the sake of the gospel. As a spiritually smart couple in today’s military and society, what do you need to add or remove to be intentional about God’s priorities for you? Open the dialogue with your spouse and discuss what you believe is God’s purpose for your marriage. Get […]
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Speak my language

[…]to reconnecting with old friends, and was frustrated that Jocelyn seemed to want to monopolize my home time. If I had realized her Quality Time needs, I would have focused my attention on her first. Jocelyn: And then I would have been much happier for him to spend time with friends. I confess, I didn’t recognize Rob’s love language of Acts of Service either. Before we met I was fairly independent already, living on my own in Washington, D.C. But once married, I made a list of things for Rob to fix or do upon his return. My thought was, […]

Fervent Desire for Peace

[…]Georgia and Florida… Soon again with the blessing of our Heavenly Father we will be at home among friends, our swords beaten into plough shares and our spears into pruning hooks, never, I trust, to learn war again. Thank God for peace; may it be lasting and righteous, the evil cause of it being entirely blotted out. Alley’s devout hopes were common to the soldiers of his day. The fervent desire for peace has occupied the thoughts of innumerable warriors through the ages. It is true that few people hate war more than those manning its front lines. No one resting in […]

From Mid to Married to Mom

[…]given the opportunity to pursue his dream job. But I had no idea what I was in for. He would come home day after day, bruised and beaten up, utterly exhausted from the harsh training necessary for his job. The truth of his extreme occupation began to slowly sink in with me. Not only were the dangers very real, things would only get tougher.  The closer his graduation approached, the more I realized my need to prepare myself for what’s ahead. I felt God prompting me out of my fears to search through His Word for His promises of comfort […]

God, are you with me?

[…]Soldier would advance to collect the thoughts and prayers found in letters and packages sent from home—from a small town in Kansas or from the suburbs of Philadelphia. Fatigue was put aside and the seriousness of regiment was lifted for a moment. And then the last envelope was casually raised in the air. The Soldier’s name was called. His envelope was different. It was specially sealed and stamped “damaged”—an acknowledgement and an apology from the United States Postal Service. Folded awkwardly, the letter was stained with fingerprints and ink spots, but its importance was preserved in the sealed clear plastic […]

Members: Cast your vote now for OCF Council

[…]five candidates. Members who cannot/prefer not to vote online can contact Susan Wallis at the OCF home office for a hard copy ballot: (800) 424-1984 or [email protected]. Read more about each candidate below (listed in alphabetical order), or click here if you are ready to vote.   LtCol Hezekiah Barge, USMC  Education: Florida A&M, 1991, BS Computer Info Sys; Naval Postgraduate School, 2003, MS Info Sys Present assignment: Headquarters Marine Corps, The Pentagon.  Ministry involvement: OCF member since 1997, OCF Council, small group leader, West Coast POC; men’s ministry, The Navigators, National Naval Officer Assoc., Montford Point Marine Assoc.  Personal […]

Operation Iraqi Freedom

by Capt Donna Kohout, USAF “So is it good to be home?” people ask me. I’m torn, because they expect a quick, relieved, “Yes!” But instead, I hesitate. “Actually,” I say slowly, “I had a great time there.” When asked why, it’s tough not to just say, “God.” I think I have a different perspective on Operation Iraqi Freedom than most people: slightly higher from an F16 cockpit at 28,000 and slightly lower from on my knees in prayer. I’m still praising God for the opportunity to spend five months in the Middle East, both for the most publicized conflict […]
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Professional Perspectives for Senior Officers

[…]nature of the military profession. Show your family, by your concern and your actions when you are home, that they are more important than career success or promotion. Then they will have the strength to endure periodic demands that shorten your time with them. Separations hurt. If you demonstrate that your career is more important than your family, you may expect serious problems. If, however, you show them the love of Jesus Christ and His care for them, these separations can be times of growth and ministry for you, for your spouse, and for your children. By itself, your work […]
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Rescue on the High Seas

[…]of heading overseas. The long, uneventful watches were catching up with the crew. Memories of home grew rosier as the weeks dragged by. Modern-Day Jonah It was my first deployment–far different than merely venturing away from home as I’d done before. Key among the differences was the absence of a “real church,” the kind that I grew up with. A lay leader directed church services on Sundays, but it seemed like I could never attend for one reason or another. Sometimes I was on watch. But for the most part it was a willful decision from a faltering relationship with […]

Starting an OCF Small Group Fellowship

[…]First Meeting 1. Find a wingman. It may be your spouse or another couple if you are thinking of a home Bible study. Find a like-minded Christian co-worker for a workplace study. 2. Pray about starting a group, about who to invite, what to study, where to meet, time/place, etc. Let the Holy Spirit speak before launching on your own strength. 3. Invite initial participants. Face-to-face invitations work best. Using flyers, bulletin board announcements, or e-mail works better after you have an established group going. 4. Be prepared. Take a look at the many resources available on this OCF website to […]
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The Jungles of War

[…]Cuban missile crisis brought no particular strain on me personally. We did our job; we returned home. Then came an assignment in 1965 as a battalion advisor with the Vietnamese Marine Corps (VNMC). The VNMC was an element of the “fire brigade” troops for the South Vietnamese government. They were well-trained, loyal and effective combat troops. Because of these factors they were moved into all four Corps areas, wherever the enemy was active, throughout the war. As soon as things cooled down, they were moved to another hot spot. All this made for an interesting, challenging–though not very safe–tour. I […]

The Role of Faith

[…]care of our families, especially if His call requires separation.”8 Worry about the family back home is one of the greatest concerns military service members face, but many families find that sharing in letters how faith is active in their lives helps ease that concern. Finding things to thank God for helps keep attitudes positive. Remember that God is with you anywhere you go, even in the most isolated place the military may send you. When you’re away from your family, it’s easy to feel like you aren’t accountable to them; separation may offer temptations that would threaten your relationship […]
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Whose Arm Doth Reach

[…]they could be dispensed regularly even when he was out of contact…. When my dad finally did come home each year…he made us his priority—soccer games, dance classes, piano recitals—he was there…. He seemed remarkably equipped to return from long absences and reestablish immediacy in his relationships with us, to affirm us, to amuse us, to hold us accountable, and to talk us down from ledges. Perhaps his intuitive, highly verbal way of relating to us was thrust upon him, being surrounded with daughters… Whatever the source of my father’s knack for good communication, even from long distances and depths, […]

Italy – Naval Air Station Sigonella

[…]Civil Service, and Contractors; single, married and families; Navy and USAF. We meet in a home in a gated community north of NAS Sigonella. We fellowship, eat, study/discuss the Bible, and pray together. The fellowship is based around loving God and encouraging one another (and their children) to live out the Gospel in their personal and working lives. Mature teens enjoy watching the younger children, in the same home.  (Another OCF group meets close to base, at the Marinai Housing area. Take your […]

Rhode Island – Portsmouth

[…][email protected] Phone: (907) 306-5375 Day & Time: We host a military-focused family home group on Sunday afternoons from 1300 – 1430. We currently have Army, Air Force, Navy, and Coast Guard servicemembers and family attending. The home group is also affiliated with OceanPointe Christian Church in Newport, […]

Do you have a PCS sponsor—to heaven?

[…]by introducing them to command leaders and personnel, and befriending and making them feel at home. But what about the day when we transfer out of this world to that actual permanent change of station ahead on the horizon for every one of us when we die? Many are confused about the afterlife and have countless questions. Is there existence beyond the grave? Is there a heaven, hell, some other place or state of being? Or do we just cease to exist? We never think it will happen to us, but the reality is that each of us will someday […]

Heroes

[…]are heroes, too. You probably don’t consider yourself a hero, but you are to those of us back home. The mere fact that you joined the military in time of war makes you a brave person, if not a hero. So how do you become a hero—or at least a good leader? Take care of your soldiers and they will take care of you. Talk to them. Show interest in them. Take notes if you need to, but get to know your people personally. Soldiers don’t want you as a friend; they want you to be their leader. Train hard. […]

How does the Lord see you?

[…]feeling God’s pleasure in doing so: counseling a young man on a gun turret about issues at home, or ensuring a family is being cared for during a deployment. The officer’s point—feeling God’s pleasure wherever He’s called us to serve—resonated with me years ago during a conversation I had with the pastor who performed my daughter’s wedding. I loved his response to my question of when he felt the calling to go into the ministry, “I was first called to be a godly man; then I prayed for the Lord to use me for His purposes.” These stories remind me […]

How Shall We Pray?

[…]the Lord, both from inside the body and from the culture in which we live. Each day in the OCF Home Office we have devotions and a time of prayer to honor the requests from OCF members and families living and serving around the world. This is our most important work of the day and we are committed to honor each request. Because our prayer ministry is so important and foundational to what we do in OCF, I have asked myself, how should we pray? There is not an easy answer simply because so many people are stressed, attacked, wounded, […]

How Should a Christian Live?

[…]what I am doing, but I feel strangely led to do it, so here I am. I grew up in a Christian home, and went to a private Christian school from kindergarten through twelfth grade. At one point in third grade I accepted Jesus as my personal Savior and then in eighth grade I really started to try to live for Him. However, since the tenth grade I have been on quite a rocky path. I know that the normal believer struggles in the faith, but there are facets to my struggle that I am sure must not be common. […]

Interview with Chaplain Beach

[…]sent notice to the command paper of his religious group meeting. He was holding meetings in his home. The commander was furious that a cult operated on his base, and he contemplated official action. Before he took action against the sailor, however, he asked the advice of his chaplain. Here is what the chaplain did: First, he reminded the commander that, as in our larger society, a military installation is a pluralistic society and that this sailor’s affiliation with this group was legitimate. It was not an illegal activity, no matter how much the command, or the chaplain, might believe […]

Know Your Rights!

[…]with the staff. Please come visit us! It’s an absolute joy when people visit the Home Office. Give without being high-pressured by the organization. We like to use the “What Would Jesus Do?” principle. Jesus didn’t use high pressure, and neither will we. Know that the organization is well managed. The Lord has blessed OCF with a wonderful council that sets the tone for and gives oversight to OCF. Know that there is a responsible governing board and know who those board members are. Elected from the general membership, the entire OCF Council meets twice a year. Know that all […]

OCF Council Elections Now Underway

[…]cannot/prefer not to vote online may request a hard copy ballot from Susan Wallis at the OCF home office, 800-424-1984. Vote for as many as five candidates. Vote Yes or No for the proposed OCF Constitution change. At the spring council meeting in April, the Council passed the following motion to amend the Constitution: Motion: That the following amendment to the OCF Constitution be submitted to the membership for approval: “Replace the current OCF Statement of Participation with the following language (changes to current statement indicated by bold underline): ‘I am committed to the Purpose of OCF: to glorify God […]
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Preparing for Active Duty

[…]new duty station. If there is no OCF leader shown at the base to which you are being assigned, the home office can provide a list of OCF members in the area. Perhaps they can put you in contact with an ongoing study. If there is no OCF study, ask God if you should start one. A wealth of “user friendly” Bible study material is available on the OCF website.The point–stay connected with OCF. Don’t wait for someone to contact you. Be a leader who will make a Kingdom difference. Now, what can you expect from OCF at Maxwell? We […]

Re-entry Reminders

[…]don’t disappear. Take time to share expectations and concerns before your spouse returns home. Soldiers’ sleeping patterns may vary. Spouses may need space–let them have as much time as needed. Realize you will never understand all your spouse has been through. Military spouses may have nightmares. Don’t panic. If a soldier doesn’t want to talk, don’t push. Re-union is difficult! Stay calm and don’t give up!! Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble. –1 Peter 3:8 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with […]

Reality Check

[…]others, but does our agenda cloud our thinking? The desire of the children of Israel, returning home after seventy years of exile, was to see the temple rebuilt. As far as Israel was concerned, restoration of the temple was job one-a goal which the governmental heads and the spiritual leadership were willing to cooperate to achieve. Despite man’s best intentions and even focused passion, we are reminded that God has a divine perspective: not by might, nor by power, but by His power. So where do we, in our leadership zeal, draw the line when it comes to pushing our […]

The Five Myths of Mortgaged Rental Property

[…]you will also have to pay some of that back to the IRS because it now counts as income, costing a homeowner more than $10,000 in taxes after the sale of a property.  Myth #5: I can deduct the interest from my mortgage on my taxes This makes the least sense of all the myths. You can indeed deduct a portion of your interest (interest x tax rate = deduction). But you are losing $8,000 a year by essentially paying the bank $10,000 a year to avoid paying the IRS $2,000.  Investing in rental homes can be an excellent income, […]
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The Line Officer and the Chaplain

[…]be uninterested. In overseas duty stations a number of young men and women who are far from home will show up at chapel services. Military personnel are often referred to chaplains by the chain of command for counseling. Because of these facts, chaplains need godly men and women to help them reach out to military people with the good news of God’s love and holiness. Like those the Apostle Paul encountered in synagogues (Acts 9:20, 13:5) and in places of prayer (Acts 16:16), these people may be open to the loving witness you offer concerning the grace and truth that […]

Therefore We Will Not Fear

[…]be blacked out enough to allow us to light a candle and catch up on our long overdue letters to home. Two of the men were new to combat and they were especially eager to write their reactions to the thick of the fight — their first combat experience. As each of us sat there, busy with thoughts and pens, distant antiaircraft fire was heard. We became alert and listened. The new men looked at me; they had not been in an air attack yet. I answered their questioning looks by saying, “We had better get downstairs.” Quickly I blew […]

Time, Talent, Treasure: Academies

[…]with the military. And then do it.  Austin: Keep your contact information updated with the OCF home office so that we can network more easily. It really helps our new officers to link up at their next post with another officer in OCF.   Why OCF? Burt: As a midshipman, when I was asking questions about who Jesus Christ was and why He was important to my life, two OCFers thought enough of me to invite me to an OCF retreat at White Sulphur Springs. There Jim Wilson shared the good news of Jesus Christ and how I could know […]

Unity of Command

[…]together. For example the military member (let’s say he’s Air Force) belongs to a unit back home and is therefore under that unit commander, but he’s TDY to a training unit (let’s say Army) in preparation for deployment to Iraq or Afghanistan where he’ll be under the command of the deployment commander. Who is his commander–the original unit commander, the training unit commander or the deployed area commander? He’s under all three, but only one at a time when he’s under each commander’s authority. UOC in action is an awesome testimony to our country’s democracy. For example, while we participate […]

War Eagle, Iraq

by Chaplain Mark Johnston Seated in the small plywood chapel outside Baghdad, praying men and women felt compelled to thank the Lord for sparing life in the 1st Brigade Combat Team thus far while deployed in harm’s way. Members openly prayed and thanked the Lord for His sovereign grace. Intercession was voiced aloud. At the conclusion of the service, staff officers arrived and informed us that one of our soldiers had just been shot outside of Ur — the very place Abraham left in obedience to follow the living God. The soldier who was shot was on a humanitarian mission […]

Ways to Give

[…]consideration: U.S. Mail Most members use U.S. mail to send contributions directly to the Home Office in Englewood, to Spring Canyon or White Sulphur Springs, or to one of the Field Staff. Subsequently, for many members the receipt letter acts as a regular reminder for their next contribution. Military Allotment SystemAs a former Financial Management Officer in the Marine Crops, I know the advantages of this option. First, its perfectly fine under today’s regulations. Second, the money is taken out of your pay account before your paycheck is produced, so you don’t really miss it. Third, to participate there are no […]

We Know This Place Too Well

[…]breakfast with a shamelessly huge smile and wide eyes fixed in the direction of heaven, our future home. Most of us don’t, and it’s because we think we know everything. We think we deserve to be here and are entitled to every breath we breathe. We’re settled in like machines for another day, because our goal is to just get through it. Dare I say…we even think we know God. We can predict what He will do next. Surely He’s satisfied with our halfhearted glances toward holiness. We have everything mapped out-our lives, our futures, those really annoying people, our […]

What Are Parents to Do?

[…]We daily claimed the promises of Psalm 91, parts of which we have posted in two locations in our home. We drew comfort from the words of David: He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God in Whom I trust.’ Even though television reports, radio alerts, news articles, and telephone calls would often startle us, we faithfully trusted in our all-sufficient Lord Jesus. Because Darren was stationed at a small patrol base in the mountains, […]
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Why We Serve

[…]If you are married, caring for your family is a top priority. If you are single, establishing a home and preparing for a future family are probably top priorities. Serving the Lord in our military and receiving just compensation for that service is right and necessary. Paul said to Timothy: “If anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for his immediate family, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever” (I Timothy 5:8). While Paul’s instruction at that time pertained to elderly members of the family, the application to your “immediate” or future family seems […]

Will you embrace the Christ of Christmas?

by OCF Home Office “All the armies that ever marched, all the navies that were ever built; all the parliaments that ever sat and all the kings that ever reigned, put together, have not affected the life of man upon this earth as powerfully as has that one solitary life, Jesus of Nazareth.” (Dr. James Allan, ©1926)   What often comes across as merely Christmas card captions are there for the quick reading in our holiday mail: “Jesus is the reason for the season.” Or: “He came to pay a debt He didn’t owe because we owed a debt we couldn’t pay.” But […]

DC – National Capital Region, West

[…]AJ – 703.244.5931; Dana – 831.277.4395 Contact us regarding home and work fellowship groups in NCR West, including the Pentagon. Join us for a monthly Open House Military-friendly Christian Fellowship (MCF) featuring fellowship, food, song, study, and prayer. We aim for “first Fridays”, but please confirm via telephone or […]

Virginia – NRO, Chantilly

[…]weekly discussions. To get the most from the Wednesday studies, download the podcast, listen at home or during a commute, and read the associated Scripture. This group’s prayer is that this Biblical methodology will lead us into a deeper relationship with God, His Word, and one another. Day & Time: Thursdays, 0700-0755 ET, at the NRO Café Loft (staircase between Starbucks & food services). We also host quarterly lunch meetings and semi-annual […]

Alabama – Fort Novosel (formerly Fort Rucker)

[…][email protected], Cell: (334) 464-6837, Day & Time: Thursdays at 1900. Leader’s home is open to flight students, career course students, and permanent party members, along with their spouses and kids. Join us for a study in the Word, food and […]
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Florida – Pensacola

[…]on October 10, 2023. We’re excited to connect, learn, and grow with you in faith at our cozy home in Pensacola! For the first two gatherings, we’ll have PDO (Pray, Discover, Obey) sessions to dive deeper into Scripture and strengthen our relationship with God. We’ll then meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Feel free to reach out to us for any questions or […]

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