Clinical Chaplain Carter Check has been awarded Federal Employee of the Year for his Outstanding Community Service by the Oklahoma Federal Executive Board. He serves the Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System by conducting Spiritual Care for Veterans alongside their Behavioral and Mental Health therapies. He leads a spirituality group for Veterans in Substance Use Disorder Outpatient treatment that address reconciliation of trust and moral dilemmas every week. As a member of the Executive Mental Health Council, he collaborates with stakeholders, surrounding churches, and the greater community.
Chaplain Check began his relationship with the Lord as an 18-year-old serving the US Army, and ever since that day has felt drawn to those who serve. He has gone above and beyond to assist Veterans by creating a Moral Injury and Reconciliation Clinic and curriculum, which he will present for the Nation through the VA’s Talent Management System. He shared “I am humbled by this award, because it represents my heart and gratitude for the Veterans we serve. For me, to serve is a way of life, and I am just happy to be doing what I know I am called to do. Every single day. I get to work with and serve our Nation’s heroes, our Veterans, which is a greater honor than any award I could ever receive.”
Congratulations to Chaplain Check on this momentous award!