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Video by Chief Petty Officer Patrick Gordon

Spiritual Readiness Month - YNC Tara Spencer

Naval Air Station Patuxent River

Jan. 24, 2025 | 2:28

Patuxent RIVER, Maryland (Jan. 24, 2025) - YNC Tara Spencer discusses what spiritual readiness means to her during NAS Patuxent River's Spiritual Readiness Month. Spiritual readiness month is intended for Sailors to draw strength from their beliefs and practices, enabling them to navigate life’s challenges with resilience, honor, and purpose. While spirituality is at the core of the month’s programming, it does not mean the foundation of spiritual readiness is religious. Spiritual readiness encompasses the development of inner resources, coping mechanisms, and a sense of connectedness to something greater than oneself. In a military context, spiritual readiness is essential for facing the physical, emotional, and psychological demands of military service.