Brig. Gen. Alphonse Stephenson, National Guard director

Brig. Gen. Alphonse Stephenson, National Guard director of joint chaplaincy, meets with members of the 114th Fighter Wing chaplains office staff while visiting Joe Foss Field, S.D. June 17, 2014. Gen Stephenson gave advice and assistance during his visit which is a part of his travels around the country visiting with units and encouraging member of the civilian religious community to considered guard service. Also pictured left to right: Staff Sgt. Alexandra Hellwig, 114th Fighter Wing chaplains assistant, Lt. Col. William Tesch, 114th Fighter Wing Chaplain, and Col. Harrison Lippert, HQ South Dakota Air National Guard plans and logistics officer. (National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Stewart / Released)