Mike Tarvin served as a chaplain in the U.S. Army for over thirty years and retired as a Colonel. Chaplain Tarvin was the senior operational chaplain in Iraq from late 2006 through early 2008. He s...view moreMike Tarvin served as a chaplain in the U.S. Army for over thirty years and retired as a Colonel. Chaplain Tarvin was the senior operational chaplain in Iraq from late 2006 through early 2008. He supervised over 500 religious support team members in combat and was part of the historic Surge Operation. Mike’s career also included limited time in Afghanistan, assignments with the 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, the 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment (both part of the 82d Airborne Division) and he was Senior Chaplain for the 2nd Infantry Division in Korea. He finished his distinguished career with two key jobs: The senior Chaplain for the Army’s largest command, United States Forces Command, and as the Medical Command Chaplain where he worked for the Army Surgeon General. Mike has earned the Army’s elite RANGER tab, is a Master Parachutist, a Jumpmaster and is Air Assault qualified. He was awarded two Bronze Stars and The Distinguished Service Medal.view less