Get Wet for Jesus
CAMP BUSHMASTER, Iraq – In this dry desert world near Najaf, where the Army V Corps combat support system sprawls across miles of scabrous dust, there’s an oasis of sorts: a 500-gallon pool of pristine, cool water.
It belongs to Army chaplain Josh Llano of Houston, who sees the water shortage, which has kept thousands of filthy soldiers from bathing for weeks, as an opportunity.
“It’s simple. They want water. I have it, as long as they agree to get baptized,” he said. — Army chaplain offers baptisms, baths, Miami Herald
Read on to see his backup bribery plan for when showers are installed. (Somebody remind me: what exactly are the duties of a chaplain?)