Douglas L. Carver

Douglas Lanier Carver (born September 10, 1951) is a retired American Army officer who served as the 22nd Chief of Chaplains of the United States Army. He was appointed to this assignment on July 12, 2007, and was the first Southern Baptist chaplain to be promoted to the position of Chief of Chaplains in more than 50 years.

Douglas L. Carver
Portrait of CH (MG) Carver, 2009
Birth nameDouglas Lanier Carver
Born (1951-09-10) September 10, 1951
Rome, Georgia, U.S.
Allegiance United States
Service/branch
  • United States Army
    • Army Reserve (1979–1984)
Years of service1973–2011
RankMajor general
Commands heldU.S. Army Chaplain Corps (CCH)
Battles/wars
Awards
Alma mater
  • University of Tennessee (BA)
  • Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (MDiv)
  • U.S. Army War College (MA)
Spouse(s)
Susan Gray
(m. 1973)
Children2
Signature
ChurchSouthern Baptist Convention
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