AETC symposium prepares religious support teams for future fight

The 2026 Senior Religious Support Team (RST) Symposium convened under the auspices of Air Education and Training Command (AETC) Chaplain Corps leadership. The primary objective of this meeting was to execute service-directed chaplaincy reforms, a key initiative outlined by senior command officials. Participants focused on optimizing deployment pairing strategies for religious support teams across various operational environments. Furthermore, discussions centered around bolstering spiritual readiness within the Air Force and its families, ensuring comprehensive support during deployments. This symposium represents a critical step in adapting chaplain services to meet evolving mission demands and prioritizing the well-being of Airmen.