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The move to virtual worship came after the Army closed all chapels in the United States and Europe last week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cUPDATE! EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY:\u201d the Fort Greely, Alaska, Facebook page says. \u201cAll Army Chapel Services will adhere to the Commander-In-Chief\u2019s social distancing guidance limiting gatherings to 10 or less people. This Sunday, 22 March 2020, the Traditional Protestant Service will be live streamed at 1000 on this chapel Facebook page. Please stay home and join CH Fritts, CH Crow, and SPC Bryant for the virtual worship service. \u201c<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Fort Detrick in Maryland, sermons will also be shared live, via their Facebook page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cGood morning! Praying everyone is safe and healthy!\u201d says a message on their Facebook page. \u201cThe Chaplains plan to share their sermons with you via Facebook Live\/video\/transcripts. Join us on Sunday (3\/22) at 1100. 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