Chaplains' Mess Dinner Article and photos by AB N.C. Zulu

Continuing with the theme of previous formal mess dinners that have commemorated various branches within the SA Navy family, Flag Officer Fleet (FOF), R Adm R.W. Higgs, hosted a Chaplains Mess Dinner on Friday 30 October 2009 at the Job Masego Wardroom.

FOF during his passionate address

The evening was a glamorous affair with honourary guests kitted in their formal eveningwear and religious attire. FOF (with Mrs Higgs) and Chaplain Gwazilitye were on hand to welcome the guests on arrival, with guests mingling and getting acquainted in the lobby area. After socializing, the guests were seated and Chaplain Magerman blessed the evening by saying grace.

Guest getting acquinted on arrival	Chaplain Abrahams and Mrs Abrahams being formally introduced

During the enjoyable evening Captain Mpisana took a moment to formally introduce various honoured guests with whom he had personal experiences and highlighted their significant contribution to the organisation.

Lieutenant R.B. Dulamo, Mrs Dulamo and Captain M.T. Mahloana enjoying their evening	The hard working team of stewards who prepared the meal

The splendid evening culminated with a passionate address by FOF in which he emphasised the crucial role of the Chaplains in our organisation stating, “As Warrant Officers are the custodians of discipline in the SA Navy, Chaplains are the custodians of ethics in the National Defence Force and it is their role to guard and inspire young and old members within the organisation”.