Please keep the faith and hang in there.
The military has plenty of evangelicals who can espouse their faith in just a few words, -theological soundbites- but those of us of a more liberal bent really struggle in an institution that values brevity and “just the facts, ma’am” literalism.
I often start out the dialogue with “It’s not as simple as it sometimes seems…” and can quickly tell by the look in their eyes if the conversation will go anywhere or not…
With the recent influx of more and more conservative voices in chaplaincy, it is all the more important to include voices of moderation and liberalism. So, hang in there! You are needed here.

Blessings, Bob (an old, tired, liberal, United Methodist – closet U.U.)