NEAR-R is a spiritual formation retreat ministering to cadets and midshipmen from the Northeast. This year's focus will be on establishing a real connection with Jesus while at the same time fostering real connection with fellow believers on our sphere of influence. Our speaker this year is LTC David Curlin, USA. LTC Curlin is a former infantry officer and current chaplain with 4 combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan and is presently serving as the FORSCOM Chief of Operations & Sustainment Chaplain.