If Chaplaincy leadership gave me window to speak to prospective Chaplains and families, I would tell them, “Look at the Fields. They are White unto the Harvest. Pray the Lord of the Harvest to send Laborers.”  I would also be honest with them, that the call, if they can avoid pitfalls of ego and careerism, will likely allow much suffering to affect their soul, both from the counseling space, and from our mission in war. But that Jesus Christ, is the Faithful Friend, familiar with grief. And as they walk out “Vocati Ad Servitium” ministry, that He will see them through.