Sector Key West - Command Chaplain

Guardians of the Keys

Lieutenant Douglas A. Grace, CHC, USN

LT Douglas Grace was born in East Point, GA and lived there until his enlistment on active duty, February 2004, in the United States Navy. Upon graduation at Recruit Training Command in April 2004, he reported to NTTC Meridian for Religious Programs Specialist “A” School. Chaplain Grace reported in June 2004 to his first duty station, the United States Naval Academy Chaplain Center, where he served active duty enlisted for over three years. Chaplain Grace earned his Bachelor of Science in Youth Ministry graduating in December 2003 from Lee University. He then graduated with a Master of Divinity and a MA in Military Chaplaincy from Beacon University in December 2006.

Chaplain Grace was selected for direct accession into the Chaplain Corps in May 2007. Once he was commissioned and completed the Naval Chaplain Basic Course in Newport RI, he reported to 1st Marine Division, Camp Pendleton and assigned to 5th Battalion, 11th Marines in August 2007. Serving as Battalion Chaplain, he prepared three artillery batteries for various combat deployments and supervised the Las Pulgas Chapel.

In April 2008, Chaplain Grace was laterally moved to 2d Battalion, 1st Marines. He attended professional knowledge training in October 2008 focusing on Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk: Core Competencies for Mental Health Professionals. Chaplain Grace was assigned as the Task Force Chaplain deploying January 2009 - August 2009 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom 09-01. On October 26th 2009, Chaplain Grace reported to USCG Sector Key West to be the first chaplain detailed to Sector Key West.

Chaplain Grace’s personal awards are Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (with 2 gold stars) and Good Conduct Medal.

Contact Chaplain Grace

District 7 Chaplain

USCG Chaplain

USCG SECTOR KEY WEST
100 TRUMBO ROAD
KEY WEST, FL  33040
(305) 292-8779