Rabbi Bonnie Koppell earned a Bachelor of Arts from Brandeis University, a master’s degree from Temple University and a master’s of strategic studies from U.S. Army War College. She also received a Doctor of Divinity degree and her rabbinical ordination from the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College. She is the associate rabbi of Temple Chai in Arizona.  She had a 40 year career in the US Army Reserves.  Bonnie discusses why she joined up as a chaplin and her experiences.  She talks with Jim Fausone about the challenges of obtaining the Jewish Welfare Board's endorsement, going into the military in the late 70s , and the spiritual counseling and support given to the troops.