U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David H. Cyr, Deputy Chief of Chaplain, speaks to those in attendance at the 86th Airlift Wing National Prayer Luncheon on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 28, 2010. Chaplain Cyr is scheduled to speak at RAF Mildenhall's National Prayer Luncheon Feb. 12. The first United States Government prayer breakfast groups were initiated in 1942 in the Senate and House of Representatives. Since then, those groups have continued their weekly meetings to discuss individual daily spiritual needs and the dependency of our country on God.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Desiree Esposito)

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National Prayer Luncheon slated for Friday at RAFM

Published Feb. 4, 2010
By Staff Reports
100th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

RAF MILDENHALL, England -- "God Bless America" is the theme for this year's National Prayer Luncheon scheduled for 11:30 a.m., Feb. 12 at the RAF Mildenhall Chapel.

Chaplain (Brig. Gen.) David Cyr, Air Force Deputy Chief of Chaplains, will lead the luncheon as the key speaker during the annual event.

The first U.S. Government prayer breakfast groups were initiated in 1942 in the Senate and House of Representatives. In 1970, the name was changed to The National Prayer Breakfast to emphasize the purpose of the gathering rather than the individuals involved.

The annual breakfast occurs every year after Congress convenes.