Topeka, USA - Finding enough chaplains to minister to troops has become a difficult task.
The Kansas Air National Guard has two of its six chaplain positions unfilled, while the Kansas Army National Guard is faring worse with nine of 15 slots vacant.
Officials with the Kansas Army National Guard describe the high vacancy rate as typical of other Guard units across the country. The Kansas Army National Guard says efforts to address the shortage, including a $10,000 sign-on bonus, $4,500 in tuition assistance and extending the age limit for new enlistees, have done little to help so far.