The US Army has officially appointed its first Hindu religious teacher (Chaplain) – Capt Pratima Dharm.
Chaplains in the US Army are of commissioned rank unlike the Indian Army where they are JCOs. There are currently about 1000 hindus serving the US Army.
More can be read about the development by clicking here.
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Wednesday, June 15, 2011
US Army officially appoints its first Indian religious teacher
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