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When envisioning a Chaplain in the United States Army, more than likely what comes to mind is a man who leads Sunday services and Bible studies, and provides council for soldiers. What isn’t pictured is a man who wears a Ranger Tab, a 2nd Ranger Battalion deployment scroll, a Combat Infantryman Badge, and Combat Jump Wings. However, that is exactly what is seen when looking at Chaplain Captain John McDougall.

McDougall was born and raised just north of Seattle, Washington. After graduating high school in 1996, he attended the United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point to study Mechanical Engineering. While attending USMA, he played soccer and was in the bag pipe band. McDougall graduated in 2000 and was commissioned as an Infantry Officer.

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